PLANO, TX and PUNE, INDIA — Middleby Bakery announced two additions to its sales team: Chris Janarek as account sales manager for Auto-Bake Serpentine and Vikrant Sawant as area sales manager for India.
Janarek, who previously worked for Auto-Bake Americas from 2010-2014, rejoins the company from Zeppelin Systems and WAM Inc. As account sales manager, he will oversee a mix of new and existing US customer accounts.
“Auto-Bake is arguably one of the most unique and innovative production lines in bakery,” said Scott McCally, president of Auto-Bake Serpentine. “Our customers need an experienced account manager to help guide them towards optimal solutions. Fortunately for Chris and our customers, his return will be seamless as we continue to find innovative ways to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership with the highest degree of production FlexAgility in the industry.”
As area sales manager for India, Sawant will cover business development and sales efforts for the company with a focus on biscuits, cookies, crackers and sweet goods brands. With over 17 years of sales and marketing experience and a track record of impacting business growth in the area for bakery and confectionary clients, he will also grow Middleby’s presence and strengthen relationships with key members of the industry.
“Vikrant’s extensive industry knowledge and his strong business development skills make him the ideal candidate for this role,” McCally said. “His strategic approach to sales and proven ability to work with key accounts will help us further strengthen Middleby’s leadership in the Indian market.”
