The expert sales and marketing team for artisanal brands

You face unique challenges as an artisanal producer:

  • Late nights perfecting recipes, 

  • Juggling of production demands with market expansion,

  • and struggling to find time for both crafting exceptional products and telling your story. 

As your dedicated cheese sales manager, we shoulder the load of market development, sales, and specialty food marketing, allowing you to focus on what you do best: creating remarkable cheeses and artisanal foods that deserve their place in the spotlight. 

Our tailored approach means you gain decades of industry expertise without the overhead of a full-time sales team. 

Padgett from Sequatchie Cover Creamery, with medals from the American Cheese Society conference
“Kimberly’s skilled representation has increased our exposure significantly: enabling us to participate in many events around the country, and stay engaged with our large network of customers and their teams. ”
— Padgett Arnold, Sequatchie Cove Creamery

Our sales and management services

As your specialty food and marketing partner, we offer a suite of services designed to strengthen your artisanal business at every stage of growth. 

Whether you're seeking to expand regional distribution, refine your brand story, secure funding for operational improvements, or connect with the perfect retail partners: our expertise adapts to your specific needs. 

We believe in creating sustainable growth pathways that honor both your craft and your quality of life – because exceptional artisanal foods deserve exceptional representation.

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Sales & Product Placement

We connect your artisanal products with ideal buyers and distributors.

We ensure sustainable growth that matches your production capacity, while you focus on crafting excellence. 

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Trade Show & Product Representation

We manage your entire trade show experience – from setup to strategic demonstrations that generate qualified leads.

As your on-the-ground team, we educate buyers about what makes your products special, creating valuable marketplace connections.

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Product Training

We equip cheesemongers, chefs, and sales staff through targeted training sessions that showcase your artisanal story.

Our practical education covers:

  • product care,

  • cutting techniques,

  • pairing suggestions,

  • and more

Our trainings turn retail and food service partners into knowledgeable champions for your brand. 

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Market & Brand Analysis

We assess your competitive landscape, identifying which specialty food categories show growth potential for your products.

As your strategic cheese sales manager, we:

  • analyze pricing,

  • discover untapped opportunities,

  • and identify the distributors and retailers who will move your products from shelf to shopping cart. 

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Social Media Consultation

We strengthen your digital presence with strategies that build audience connection.

We provide practical guidance on:

  • platforms,

  • posting schedules,

  • and engagement techniques that convert followers into customers. 

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Sustainability Support

We partner with farmers and producers to implement practical sustainability measures that strengthen your business and the environment.

We help balance financial growth with ecological responsibility through:

  • improved recordkeeping,

  • living wages,

  • and carbon footprint reduction.

We support your journey toward sustainability, ensuring your artisanal practices remain viable for generations. 

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Marketing & Brand Visibility

We sharpen your unique brand identity that connects with your target audience:

  • developing your authentic brand voice,

  • refining visual elements,

  • and ensuring cohesive messaging across all platforms.

We create the compelling presence your artisanal products deserve while you focus on crafting exceptional foods. 

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Grant Writing

We turn complex business funding opportunities into accessible pathways for growth-minded artisanal producers.

We carefully craft compelling narratives that secure value-added grants while you continue perfecting your craft.

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Linda Luke, Luke Group Inc.
Linda Luke, Luke Group Inc.

Highly regarded in the industry as a consummate professional, Kimberly knows her stuff. Her product knowledge is impeccable and she strives for transparency and honesty in all her relationships.

Debra Dickerson, 3D cheese
Debra Dickerson, 3D cheese

I have worked with Kimberly for the last 30 years in the artisan cheese industry. While placement and financial growth in the marketplace are indications of success, the measure of greatness is how you get there. Kimberly processes a long-term strategic approach that is critical to successfully navigate the American Artisan market today.

Pamela Meador, Epicure Foods
Pamela Meador, Epicure Foods

Kimberly is a seasoned professional who always goes the extra mile for her customers, colleagues, and vendors.

Padgett Arnold, Sequatchie Cove Creamery
Padgett Arnold, Sequatchie Cove Creamery

Keese’s Cheeses has been able to provide customer support in a myriad of ways, including virtual and in-person sales team meetings, food shows, ride-alongs with sales reps, and in-store demos.

Kimberly has opened many doors to valuable new accounts over the past year!

Joe Salonia, Gourmino Affinage & Selection
Joe Salonia, Gourmino Affinage & Selection

Kimberly has a wealth of expertise and knowledge in the specialty food world and has amassed a network comprised of food creators, culinary authorities, and consumers.

If I was producing a handcrafted specialty food, I would want Kimberly on my team.

Ready to strengthen your artisanal food business?

Let our experienced team serve as your cheese sales manager and specialty food marketing partner—creating the tailored support your unique products deserve.