Peer to Peer: Networking and Building Relationships
Effective networking is key to long-term success in any industry. Join industry leaders, Meredith Wertz and Sara Gibbons to explore practical ways to network with purpose, build meaningful professional relationships, and enhance collaboration within the cleaning and facility solutions sector. Discover how intentional connections can open doors to new opportunities and support career growth.
What Attendees Will Learn:
- Networking Basics: Essential tips for building and maintaining professional connections
- Building Rapport: How to create authentic relationships that foster mutual growth.
- Strategic Networking: Identifying and approaching valuable industry contacts.
- Networking in Practice: Practical tips for in-person and virtual networking scenarios.
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Speakers
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Sara GibbonsVice President, Global Amenities Sales, Gilchrist & SoamesSara Gibbons is the Global Vice President of Sales for Gilchrist & Soames, a subsidiary of Sysco Food Service. With over 20 years of experience in both consumer and commercial channels, she is a distinguished sales professional who has previously worked for Unilever, Clorox, Johnson & Johnson, and General Mills. Currently, she leads the global hospitality amenities sales team, specializing in the development and manufacturing of personal care products for Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, Sonesta, and various independent hoteliers.
Driven by her passion for being a nurturing change agent, Sara enjoys volunteering with the Hygieia Mentoring and New Member Committees.
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Meredith WertzKey Account Manager - Omnichannel Foodservice, Professional Hygiene, EssityMeredith Wertz is an Omnichannel Key Account Manager for Essity Professional Hygiene working with foodservice distributor partners to grow and evolve their end customer purchasing journeys. She has five years’ experience in the professional hygiene industry specializing in foodservice, training, sales strategy, and digital activation. In her previous role in Essity, she served as Global Training Manager for Professional Hygiene at Essity, developing an onboarding program for new hires in addition to internal training and distributor partner training. She serves on a Essity’s Sales Advisory Council and is involved in other cross-functional projects to drive sales excellence.
Meredith was born and raised in Lubbock, Texas then attended Texas A&M University to study psychology. After graduating, she started her first career as a middle school math teacher in Houston, Texas with Teach for America. After completing her two-year commitment, she remained in her school district and spent an additional 6 years working with the district office in multi-tiered systems of support for mental and behavioral health. Her transition to Essity Professional Hygiene was the next step in working with health in a broader scope.
Outside of work, Meredith, and her husband love to travel and attend motorsport racing. She is involved in two groups, Females in Motorsport and Girls Across the Grid, to connect with other racing fans around the world. She loves networking with people with similar interests, both personally and professionally.
