Alumni Career Snapshots

Nora Ziegenhagen  
 

Employer Name  

PeaceWorks Inc.

Job Title  

Regional Sales Manager

Major and Class BA-Business Administration-2004

Briefly describe what you do   

I increase and maintain business with new and established food distributors and retailers (natural, specialty and supermarket) with the assistance of an extensive team of brokers.

What other jobs have you had?

Manager, Yours Truly Restaurants

What are the key skills, abilities, and personal qualities necessary to succeed in this type of work?

Organization, persistence, teamwork, internally motivated, outwardly passionate

What do you enjoy most about your current position?  

I thrive off the energy at trade shows and the rush of making a sale worth my college tuition. On a day to day basis our social mission keeps me dedicated and on point.

Most important/valuable lesson or activity in college that impacted your career  

Theater, AKPsi.

What advice for someone entering this field?

Under-promise and over-deliver.

Questions?
 

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