Business Manager
CurrentLeads product development process with cross-functional teams and key stakeholdersAchieve budgeted goals for assigned categories, responsible for maintaining and growing supplier sales and distributionPerforms, coordinates and leads the analysis and development of: marketing plans; product promotions; advertising; in-store displays; merchandising strategies; and inventory forecasting.Ensures execution of the Large Account Management Process framework to identify the most critical initiatives and relationships and work with the team to lay out short and long-term plans to achieve relationships at the appropriate level for local accountDemonstrates functional expertise in all facets of Private Brand & Branding via on-the-job development, educational and networking opportunities.Executes new strategic initiatives for the account or the assigned categories.Currently serving as Lead of United Way committee at local office, coordinating campaign kickoff efforts and assisting in development of fundraising campaigns and volunteer initiatives, successfully raising over $35K for local UW efforts