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Carnivore Meat Company Welcomes New Account Specialist

She will be responsible for Vital Essentials and Vital Cat brand education, event support and execution of promotional events.

Published

4 years ago

August 14, 2020

PETS+ Staff

Leslie Durocher

(PRESS RELEASE) GREEN BAY, WI — Raw freeze-dried and frozen pet food manufacturer Carnivore Meat Company welcomes Leslie Durocher as account specialist for the Northeast region. She will manage the sales and distribution of Carnivore Meat Company brands – Vital Essentials and Vital Cat – for Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.

“Leslie is a sales pro and has been working with the small business community around the country her entire career,” says Joey Weichmann, national sales manager for Carnivore Meat Company. “Her tenacity and exceptional follow-up and follow-through will help her build strong relationships with our retail and distribution partners throughout the Northeast region.”

Durocher has a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Davenport. Her past employment experience includes small business ownership, advertising sales and small business equipment leasing and financing.

As the account specialist for the Northeast region, Durocher will be responsible for Vital Essentials and Vital Cat brand education, event support and execution of promotional events. She will also be responsible for building strategic relationships with distributors and sales representatives.

“I’m excited to be a part of the Carnivore Meat Company team,” Durocher says. “I love the mission and culture and it’s a fun atmosphere with great people.”

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