Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trusted Fresh Food Sales Brokerage Services Nationwide
Maher Marketing is a premier fresh food sales agency with over 35 years of combined experience in connecting food manufacturers to major grocery retailers nationwide. Our team specializes in headquarters account management, retail merchandising, sales administration, and data-driven insights to drive growth for our clients. We leverage deep relationships with category managers, buyers, and corporate decision-makers to secure product placements and optimize distribution strategies.Our services span all major fresh departments, including bakery, meat, seafood, deli, produce, dairy, and organic specialties. With a national footprint and regional divisions across the U.S., we provide tailored solutions that align with local market needs while maintaining a consistent, technology-driven approach. Our commitment to innovation and client success has positioned us as a trusted partner in the competitive grocery retail industry.
Services
Headquarters Sales
Retail Merchandising
Sales Administration
Retail Technology
Data Insights
National Coverage
Category Expertise
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of combined experience in fresh food brokerage.
- Our team includes category experts with an average of 7+ years' experience.
- We offer coast-to-coast coverage with regional retail market expertise.
- We utilize advanced retail technology and data analytics for strategic insights.
- Our services include comprehensive sales administration and deduction resolution.
Services
Headquarters Sales
Our headquarters sales team has a 35-year history in retail food brokerage, building relationships with category managers and corporate buyers to secure product placements. We develop targeted strategies for pricing, promotions, and sales materials to help manufacturers succeed in major retail chains. Our expertise ensures effective navigation of corporate-level decision-making processes for optimal market access.
Retail Merchandising
We ensure products remain in stock and properly displayed through our network of experienced retail specialists. Our team implements merchandising strategies, manages in-store displays, and trains retail staff to maximize product visibility and sales. This service focuses on maintaining compliance with retailer requirements while driving consumer engagement at the shelf level.
Sales Administration
We handle inventory management, logistics coordination, new item setup, and deduction resolution to support seamless sales operations. Our team provides real-time data analytics and order tracking to ensure timely product delivery and payment processing. This service allows manufacturers to focus on product development while we manage complex administrative tasks.
Retail Technology
Our technology portfolio includes tools for merchandising audits, pricing optimization, and supply chain management. We utilize platforms like GoSpotCheck and DemandTec to provide real-time insights and automate critical retail processes. These solutions enhance decision-making and improve operational efficiency across the sales cycle.
Data Insights
We deliver actionable insights using Circana data and retailer-specific shopper marketing metrics. Our analysis helps manufacturers understand consumer behavior, optimize product assortments, and measure promotional effectiveness. This service enables data-driven decisions for improved market performance and competitive advantage.
People
Mark Wilhelm
President, Epic West
Mark Wilhelm leads Epic West with extensive experience in fresh food sales and retail partnerships. He specializes in strategic account management and has built strong relationships with major grocery retailers across the western United States.
Dave Huddle
President, Epic Central
Dave Huddle oversees Epic Central's operations, bringing decades of food industry expertise to drive sales growth. He focuses on developing regional retail strategies and strengthening partnerships with key grocery chains in the central U.S.
Bart Thorne
President, Epic East
Bart Thorne manages Epic East's initiatives with a proven track record in fresh food brokerage. He specializes in expanding market reach and optimizing sales strategies for manufacturers seeking growth in eastern U.S. markets.
Questions
What services does Epic Sales Partners offer?
We provide headquarters sales, retail merchandising, sales administration, retail technology, and data insights services for fresh food manufacturers.
Which grocery retailers do you work with?
We partner with major retailers including Albertsons/Safeway, Walmart/Sam's Club, and other national grocery chains.
How do you help manufacturers grow sales?
We leverage 35+ years of industry relationships, data-driven strategies, and category expertise to secure product placements and optimize retail execution.
Do you specialize in specific food categories?
We focus on all fresh departments including bakery, meat, seafood, deli, produce, dairy, and organic/natural specialties.
What geographic areas do you cover?
We offer coast-to-coast coverage with regional divisions across the Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast.
