Nick Verderico

Nick Verderico is a seasoned business development professional with extensive experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, currently serving as the Director of International Sales at The J.M. Smucker Co.1 His career at J.M. Smucker spans over a decade, during which he has held various positions of increasing responsibility.

Professional Experience

Nick's current role focuses on export sales and brand marketing management in Latin America, including Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central & South America.1 He is responsible for managing all of the company's brands and segments, including popular names like Folgers®, Smucker's®, Jif®, Meow Mix®, Hostess®, Cafe Bustelo®, and Milk-Bone®.1

Key Responsibilities::

• Overseeing annual sales exceeding $50 million USD
• Managing the full regional P&L
• Developing long-term strategies for brand, distribution, channel, and product
• Growing business and strengthening commercial relationships in existing markets

Career Progression at J.M. Smucker Co.

Nick has held several positions within the company:

1. Business Development Manager, Latin America (March 2014 - Present)
2. Senior Coordinator, International Marketing (July 2010 - February 2012)
3. International Logistics Specialist (July 2007 - July 2010)

Education

Nick has a strong educational background:

• MBA in Management from The University of Akron (2009-2011)
• BS in Business Administration/International Business and BA in Spanish from The University of Akron (2003-2007)
• Additional studies at Universidad de Alcalá (2005) and Yonsei University (2006)

Skills and Achievements

Nick is known for his strategic mindset and success in expanding American brands into new international markets.1 He is bilingual, with full professional proficiency in Spanish and native proficiency in English.1 In 2017, he was invited as a keynote speaker at the Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, addressing an audience of 3,000 teachers.1