Martin Hall

Responsible for the ongoing strong commercial performance and sustainable growth of assigned department operations. Attainment of all Sales, Margins, Shrink, Market Development and Net Contribution targets as the key success measures. The leadership, coaching and development of all team members being among the key enablers in attaining those commercial success measures in a long-term, and positive manner.

A member of the senior management team, tasked with the responsibility to fully participate in, and support, the ongoing growth and development of the company overall. Specifically responsible for leading and developing both the Procurement and Customer Service teams, while maintaining a healthy growth rate for the Foodservice business stream.

The lead for product sourcing and offshore business/market development functions, as well as management and administrative oversight for the company. A partnership brokerage that specializes in food and beverage product sales to a variety of retail, foodservice and industrial accounts in Canada and selected overseas markets.

Responsible for all key operating aspects of this start-up full-service solution provider. Working in partnership with medium size manufacturers and brand owners of food products, the goal of the company was to develop and grow brand and product sales in selected key markets around the world.

Responsible for the establishment, growth and development of the organization's direct sourcing and logistics capability for off-shore produced Food and General Merchandise products. Also held oversight responsibility for the Florida-based produce buying office's operations and performance.

Charged with the responsibility of overseeing the effective negotiation and regional implementation of the national category arrangements that were made in all fresh store categories, inclusive of Deli, Bakery, Produce, Meat and Seafood.

Charged with the responsibility to lead the entire Private Label team, inclusive of Procurement, Product Development, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs) through the re-launch of Sobeys entire private label brands and program.

Started with Sobeys as National Procurement Director and spent three years in that role before moving on to the role of Business Unit Director, Private Label. Responsible for the successful negotiation and ongoing management of national contracts and retail operations and merchandising best practices development.