Retailer Expertise & Location Strategy
Maximum Sales services key retailers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
With over 30 years of proven business experience at Target, we understand how to navigate the ever-changing environment of big-box retail.
Strategic Proximity:
Our offices are located on the skyway level of the Medical Arts Building in Minneapolis, just one block from Target Headquarters. This enables us to have Target meetings in our office, get samples over to Target, and help Target with whatever they may need
Our team has driven sales and partnered with Menards for over 25 years. We understand what it takes to do business with the team there and continue to grow it.
Strategic Proximity:
Our dedicated office and customer service warehouse are located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This enables us to perform review setup, breakdown, sample deliveries and handline meetings very efficiently.
Independent Retailers
We have a team dedicated to driving independent retailer business all over the four-state region. Strategic proximity: we are surrounded by over 300 smaller to mid-size stores that we have direct access to through great relationships.
Independent Accounts:
Through strong, long-standing relationships, we have direct access to over 300 small to mid-sized independent retailers. Our network includes kitchen gourmet, gift, home décor, hardware, grocery, record, and bookstore locations, allowing us to connect brands with the right retail partners and reach customers in thoughtfully curated environments.
Our Strategic Growth Team
Experts Who Form Lasting Relationships
Our expert team who solid growth strategies and lasting relationships
Chris Jackson
Co-Owner
With 25 years of experience at Target Corporation, Chris (CJ) brings deep expertise in merchandising, inventory management, and international sourcing. Her background spans domestics, decorative home, furniture, stationery, apparel, and footwear.
Mark Tucker
Co-Owner
Mark has more than 25 years of award-winning experience in retail merchandising, operations, and account management for Maximum Sales. His background as a National Account Manager for Lexmark International, Power Sentry, and Philips Consumer Electronics has equipped him with the expertise needed to successfully drive sales for major retailers such as Target and Menards.
Bernice Anderson
Sales Operations & Product Specialist
Bernice brings more than 25 years of experience at Maximum Sales, working in close partnership with the Target team to oversee critical front- and back-end logistics such as item maintenance, PO tracking, and database integrity.
Chani Anderson
Sales Operations & Product Specialist
Chani is a Target systems expert responsible for front- and back-end logistics, including item maintenance, PO tracking, and database integrity for both retailers and manufacturers. She works closely with sales and marketing to ensure all details are accurate and properly set up, maintained, and submitted in the appropriate systems.
Niki Bahl
Account Director
Niki is an Account Director who has been with Maximum Sales for over 15 years. As our resident expert on all things Target, she specializes in owned-brand products and works closely with designers and factory partners to deliver high-quality products at exceptional value. Niki also analyzes sales and business trends to drive additional growth through expert forecasting.
Heather Brockel
Senior Sales Manager
Heather manages the Maximum Sales Eau Claire office, working primarily with vendors doing business at Menards. She develops strategic plans for her vendors and facilitates the entire business review process, from setup through payment.
Tony Chihak
Sales
Tony brings over 40 years of sales representative experience and has earned numerous “Vendor of the Year” awards from Target. He is committed to conducting business with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism.
Laura Christianson
Chief Financial Officer
With more than 30 years of financial expertise, including two decades at Maximum Sales, Laura manages the company’s financial reporting, budgeting, and commission operations.
Bart Coplen
Shipping Manager
Bart serves as the Shipping and Receiving Manager and brings over 25 years of warehouse experience to Maximum Sales.
Mike Griffore
VP of Sales
Mike brings extensive sales management experience and a strong record of award-winning success to the team. With over 30 years of experience managing Midwest-based accounts, he focuses on driving sales and helping the team achieve greater success.
Heather Heinen
VP of Sales
With more than 30 years at Maximum Sales, Heather brings drive, passion, and determination to everything she takes on. Her excellent sales acumen and enthusiastic approach have been key to her long-standing success.
Tina Pierson
Account Manager
Tina is an Account Manager with a background in sales, marketing, and customer service. She loves working in product development and sales and is recognized for her drive, passion, and strong work ethic.
Jen Ruud
Sales Manager
Jen has worked at Maximum Sales for over 25 years. She provides exceptional customer service while applying deep system knowledge and analytical insight to evaluate weekly sales, in-stocks, and orders while helping vendors achieve maximum sales performance.
Nic Vanyo
Sales Manager
Nic was recently promoted to Sales Manager at Maximum Sales after leading successful accounts as a Project Manager. His background includes years of merchandising experience at Target Headquarters.
Forrest Whitworth
Sales Coordinator/Project Manager
Forrest handles customer service, shipping and receiving, inventory control, and sales coordination in support of the Eau Claire office.