CDZ SALES, INC.
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

CDZ Sales, Inc., established back in 1989, is a well-known manufacturing representative firm with offices based in Palm Harbor, Florida; Jacksonville, Florida; Charlotte, North Carolina-their reach extends further through sister companies: Select Sales and Marketing in Bentonville, Arkansas, and Distinct Sales and Marketing in Chesapeake, Virginia. Under the direction of Thomas L Zitiello as Director and the leadership of President Tom Zitiello, CDZ Sales has adeptly weathered the tides of industry change to achieve success, all due to its strategic positioning, passionate workforce, and customer-tailored innovations. The company's expertise spans an array of product types such as grocery items, food products, cosmetics, toys, general retail, and private labels. Their sales team works across diverse trade channels like food stores, drugstores, mass retailers, and dollar chain shops. They're laser-focused on crafting creative strategies and seizing opportunities for manufacturers with a determined and professional approach. Beyond simply selling products, CDZ Sales delivers comprehensive marketing solutions ranging from category management to thorough business reviews while providing unmatched retail support where it’s most needed. Their sales professionals push the boundaries by negotiating and promoting products strategically-this ensures that pricing, packaging, and promotions align perfectly with local market demands. They act as a bridge between manufacturers' goals and marketplace conditions. Boasting an impressive track record of two decades boasting growth consistently in double digits, CDZ Sales hires commission-based sales staff to ensure their objectives are perfectly aligned with those of their clients. This creates the motivation each person needs for nurturing and expanding business opportunities. The company places a strong emphasis on working closely with owners, making sure everyone’s success is mutual. At the helm, Tom Zitiello applies his 25-plus years of experience in key account sales from famous brands like Clairol and Sterling Drug to boost CDZ's position in the market. Bobbie, who became General Manager in 2007, contributes her analytics prowess to handle vendor connections and manage their business intelligence systems. Emily, an essential part of the team since early on, was pivotal in achieving significant distribution milestones at Publix Supermarkets. Sheila has been refining retail expertise-including planogram services-since she joined in 2002, while Louie's insights from managing retail operations directly inform his current work. Mark rounds out the team with a broad history in grocery retail leadership and strategic roles before joining CDZ. Officially registered as a DOMP (Domestic Manufacturer’s Sales Branch) on September 12, 1989, within Florida under Duval County in Jacksonville, CDZ Sales has solidified its position over the decades. Their operations center at 11760 Marco Beach Drive. The company's story is marked by transformations with earlier identities like CAVALARIS, BLANKS & DICAMILLO SALES, INC., and others, showcasing its evolving strategic direction throughout the years.