Reed’s Inc Hires Senior Vice President of Sales to Oversee National Accounts
Reed’s, Inc. (OTCBB:REED) announced today the hiring of Neal Cohane, formerly a Senior National Accounts Manager for PepsiCo, as Senior Vice President of Sales, reporting directly to the Founder and CEO, Chris Reed. Mr. Cohane brings over 20 years of senior-level sales and managerial experience within the beverage industry to Reed’s. As Senior VP of Sales, Mr. Cohane will be responsible for managing and directing national accounts which includes developing the national accounts distribution strategy, servicing existing national accounts, developing new business relationships within this channel and directing the national accounts sales team.
Chris Reed, Founder and CEO, stated, “We are excited to announce the appointment of Neal as Senior Vice President of Sales. We remain focused on expanding our sales force in order to establish the necessary infrastructure to meet the growing demand for Reed’s portfolio of products. Our sales force continues to gain traction within the “New Age” beverage category as evidenced by our expanding distribution network. I am confident that Neal’s significant senior-level sales experience with several leading beverage companies will be a valuable resource as we further the expansion of the Reed’s brand within the mainstream marketplace.”
From March 2001 until August 2007, Mr. Cohane served in various senior-level sales and executive positions for PepsiCo, most recently as Senior National Accounts Manager, Eastern Division. In this capacity, Mr. Cohane was responsible for all business development and sales activities within the Eastern Division. From March 2001 until November 2002, Mr. Cohane served as Business Development Manager, Non-Carbonated Division within PepsiCo where he was responsible for leading the non-carbonated category build-out across the Northeast Territory. From 1998 to March 2001, Mr. Cohane spent three years at South Beach Beverage Company, most recently as Vice President of Sales, Eastern Region. During his tenure as Vice President of Sales, Eastern Region, Mr. Cohane managed a team of approximately 35 employees and an independent network of approximately 100 distributors to drive increased category sales volume and market share. From 1986 to 1998, Mr. Cohane spent approximately twelve years at Coca-Cola of New York where he held various senior-level sales and managerial positions, most recently as General Manager New York. Mr. Cohane holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts.
About Reed’s, Inc.
Reed’s, Inc. develops, manufactures, markets and sells innovative, all natural, non-alcoholic beverages, candies and ice creams. Its non-alcoholic Ginger Brews are unique in the beverage industry being brewed from fresh ginger, spices and fruits. Award-winning gourmet product lines include: Reed’s Ginger Brews, Reed’s Ginger Juice Brews, Reed’s Ginger Candies and Reed’s Ginger Ice Creams. Additionally, the Company has acquired Virgil’s Root Beer and China Cola product lines. Reed’s products are sold through specialty gourmet and natural food stores, supermarket chains, retail stores and restaurants nationwide and in Canada. For more information about Reed’s, please visit the company’s website at: www.reedsgingerbrew.com or call (800) 99-REEDS.
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