Piedad Mejias
Senior National Account Manager
Professional Overview
Piedad Mejias is a seasoned sales and account management professional with over 15 years of experience in the food and consumer goods industry. As the Senior National Account Manager at Palacios Alimentación, she is responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships with key national accounts, driving revenue growth, and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Senior National Account Manager at Palacios Alimentación, Piedad is instrumental in securing and expanding business with the company's largest retail and foodservice partners. She leverages her deep industry knowledge and consultative approach to identify customer needs, develop tailored solutions, and deliver measurable results. Under her leadership, Piedad has successfully grown sales by 18% year-over-year and received numerous commendations from key clients for her outstanding service and strategic partnership.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Piedad held several progressive sales and account management positions within the industry. She served as the Head of Sales at Bemuse Limited, where she led the UK sales team to achieve 12% year-over-year revenue growth. Before that, she held the role of Head of Sales (UK + International) at Georganics, where she was instrumental in expanding the company's global footprint and securing new business opportunities in both domestic and international markets.
Piedad's earlier career included positions as the UK & EU Sales Manager and International Sales Manager at Grupo Aceitunas Cazorla, where she demonstrated her ability to drive sales, build strong customer relationships, and contribute to the company's overall success.
Academic Background
Piedad holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics, with minors in Mathematics and English, from the University of Granada. Her academic achievements and diverse educational background have provided her with a well-rounded foundation and an analytical mindset, which she seamlessly applies to her professional responsibilities.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic account management
- Relationship building and customer service
- Sales and revenue growth
- Market expansion and international business development
- Category management and product positioning
- Negotiation and contract management
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Piedad has been recognized for her ability to deliver exceptional results and drive positive change. She has led successful initiatives to introduce new product lines, optimize distribution channels, and enhance operational efficiencies, all while maintaining strong, long-term relationships with key customers.
Conclusion
Piedad Mejias is a highly accomplished sales and account management professional with a proven track record of driving growth, fostering customer loyalty, and delivering measurable results. Her deep industry expertise, strategic mindset, and commitment to excellence make her a valuable asset to the Palacios Alimentación team as they continue to expand their market presence and strengthen their position as a leading food and consumer goods provider.
