May 18, 2011
Wolfgang Candy Company Makes New Strategic Hire, Adds Depth and Expertise to National Sales Team
Wolfgang Candy Company, Inc.
Press Contact: Mike Schmid
Managing Partner & CMO
Phone: 717.324.6296
E-mail: [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wolfgang Candy Company Makes New Strategic Hire, Adds Depth and Expertise to National Sales Team
York, Pennsylvania - (May 18, 2011) Wolfgang Candy Company, Inc. announces the appointment of Andrew P. Hennessey to the position of National Sales Manager. Mr. Hennessey will focus on expanding both Wolfgang branded and private-label sales into the grocery, mass and club store classes of trade.
"We are excited at the addition of Andrew to our sales team. I look forward to the impact that his experience and enthusiasm will have in promoting Wolfgang brands at retail", says Benjamin McGlaughlin, Wolfgang president & CEO.
Mr. Hennessey brings to Wolfgang added depth and knowledge within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. He enjoys a track record of success with major confectionery and snack CPG companies like Godiva Chocolatier, Storck USA, Jack Link�s and beverage giant Anheuser-Busch, Inc., and Wolfgang looks to benefit from his sales expertise specifically in the grocery, mass and club store channels. His proven abilities in effectively building and managing key broker representation networks will not only help to further Wolfgang�s sales reach, but will lead to the penetration of additional retailers and markets that Wolfgang is not currently servicing.
�I am delighted that Andrew has joined our team�, says Steve Schmid, Wolfgang Managing Partner � Sales. �Not only is his engaging personality a good fit with our team and culture, but he comes to Wolfgang at a very opportune time as we continue to experience high levels of growth in our branded and private-label market segments�, adds Schmid.
Mr. Hennessey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Northeastern University. He resides in Kansas City, MO.
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About Wolfgang Candy Company, Inc.
Founded in 1921, Wolfgang is one of the oldest family-owned and managed confectionery manufacturers in the United States. From peanut brittle to hollow chocolates, Wolfgang offers one of the most extensive arrays of high-quality chocolates and non-chocolate confections available in the marketplace. In addition to the all-natural dark chocolate dipped Raspberries, Blueberries and Cranberries, some of the company�s most popular products include the new Wolfgang EVESTM brand of chocolate topped truffle cookies, a wide assortment of solid and hollow molded chocolates � bunnies at Easter and Santa at Christmas, and fine boxed chocolates � chocolate-covered pretzels and animal crackers, chocolate-covered peanut butter marshmallow treats (marshmallow and peanut butter covered in milk or dark chocolate), hand-dipped raisin and peanut clusters, and other assorted milk and dark chocolates.
Wolfgang markets and distributes its products through retail, wholesale (private labeling and contract manufacturing), and fundraising sectors. The company is a market leader in the fundraising industry and a trusted name enabling organizations of any size to achieve their financial goals. With a sole focus on and commitment to its customers, Wolfgang demands unparalleled quality in its products, providing its customers with a truly enchanting experience in taste.
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