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Managed Mid-West region for multiple brands across a wide spectrum of scaling and in all categories (Frozen, Beverage, Shelf Stable, HBC, NBC)

Forecasting, selling and execution, promo planning and budget responsibilities across National Distributors, National Accounts as well as Natural and Conventional chains.

Responsibilities for oversight of all natural and organic brand's sales plans, execution, and implementation from beginning to end. Strategize and align products to meet Consumer, Category Manager, and Vendor needs to ensure success at every level. Tasked with providing account penetration and management oversight while delivering superior results across a wide spectrum of products. Primary accounts include The Fresh Market and Lowes Foods/MDI.

Maintained responsibility for business development growth. Managed growth of market share in Respiratory/Pulmonary, Psychiatric, GI, and Pain Management. Cultivated and expanded client relationships. Conducted needs assessments and determined solutions. Worked closely with medical professionals.Created and implemented strategic sales plans aligned with customer objectives.Increased Symbicort market share from 8% Nrx to more than 30% Nrx. Prepared and managed Seroquel XR launch leading to Nrx share of more than 13% in 1 year. Improved overall National ranking from 832 to 84 and regional rankings for Symbicort and Seroquel XR to top 12. Received numerous performance honors including:"Making A Difference" National recognition for Seroquel XR launch "Symbicort Summit Award" "Nexium Purple Pinnacle Award""Seroquel XR Strive for 5 Award” "Safe Driver Award"

Marketing and Driving sales of RJR products to National and Regional chain accounts including Wholesale (SUPERVALU). Conducted contract negotiations, delivered product presentations, and selling promotional and growth brands. Prepared and executed business development and product marketing strategies to match demographic and customer/consumer needs.Managed merchandising strategies with 3rd party and RJR Trade Marketing.Helped coach local Trade Marketing Representatives with Consumer Engagement.

Managed team of 10 Sales Representatives responsible for 1700+ Regional and National accounts. (Publix, Kroger, Racetrac, Quiktrip, 7-Eleven,Rite Aid, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart) Monitored staff performance and cultivated development plans and performance reviews. Served as liaison with Retail Accounts and Account Executives as well as Key Account Managers. Coordinated client communications and evaluated client needs based on selling strategies and data.Fast track to leadership program- Recommended Career Path: Senior Regional Director (Estimated 200 Direct Reports, 3-4 States)

Developed and trained new hires and experienced sales representatives within Reynolds American from North Carolina to Texas.Established performance habits and helped integrate employees in their territory to ensure accuracy and execution goals were maintained.Evaluated strengths and opportunities recap for District Manager to build upon with the new representative.

Representative managing 180 accounts and 2 territories simultaneously to achieve team goals in North Carolina and Virginia.Contract selling, execution, merchandising within C Stores, Drug and Grocery Stores.Wholesale liaison between key accounts and distribution of new brands and promotions. Customer influencing and negotiations within C Stores, Drug and Grocery Stores.Product resets based on consumer point of view and most visible areas for point of sale items.

Contract selling and execution.Customer influencing and negotiations within C Stores, Drug and Grocery Stores.Product resets based on consumer point of view and most visible areas for point of sale items.