Brian Ash

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National Sales Manager at KLN Family Brands @ KLN Family Brands
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States, United States
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About Brian Ash

Experienced strategist for CPG sales growth, national account management, change/transitional management, program development, RFPs, operations, marketing, financial modeling, process improvement, and enterprise transformation. A visionary who serves as a catalyst for sustainable change by empowering infrastructure and product teams through data-driven impact. A driver of continuous improvement who is rethinking what's possible by transforming complex obstacles into tangible and profitable solutions. Applies extraordinary acumen in pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Brian Ash's Current Company Details
KLN Family Brands

Kln Family Brands

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National Sales Manager at KLN Family Brands
Brian Ash Work Experience Details
  • Kln Family Brands
    National Sales Manager
    Kln Family Brands Jun 2023 - Present
    Perham, Minnesota, Us
  • K2 Ventures
    National Sales Director
    K2 Ventures 2020 - Aug 2023
    Launching new better for you start up Snack Brand
  • Thirdchannel
    Director Of Customer Strategy
    Thirdchannel 2018 - 2020
    Boston, Massachusetts, Us
    *Spearheads portfolio of National Brands to drive in-store growth strategies.*Generated a 21% revenue increase from existing clients propelling $970,000 in renewals and upsells.*Ignited a 100% renewal rate in 2019-2020 for existing clients.*Negotiates all contracts for upselling, expansion and renewals by leveraging ThirdChannel’s product, value, and unique points of differentiation in the marketplace.*Drives ThirdChannel software usage by cross-functionally collaborating with departments in order to identify power users and develop further engagement across customer organizations/business units.*Led project to reduce pass-through revenue by 20% dramatically improving ROI for top-performing accounts.
  • Fage Dairy Inc.
    National Sales Manager
    Fage Dairy Inc. 2015 - 2018
    Luxembourg, Lu
    *Led $150 million dollar National Sales Team of Sales to implement FAGE’s growth strategies across the Mass, Grocery, Wholesale, Natural and Club Channels; fiscal planning, budgeting, trade shows, broker relationships, and KPIs.*Partnered with top National Accounts including Whole Foods Market, Walmart, UNFI, KEHE, Supervalu, and Target; delivered an overall CAGR revenue growth of +18% for FAGE between 2012-2017.*Architected an Everyday Low Price strategy at Walmart and other EDLC Customers driving a 28% Unit sales increases vs YA at Accounts where the strategy was implemented; doubled FAGE Walmart market share between 2014-2018, Target outperformed category 3 of the 4 years with 100% ACV on new product launches.*Whole Foods: Achieved 100% ACV for 32 FAGE SKUs driving FAGE to top yogurt brand.*Shaped and supported new retailer channel which included online retailers such as Amazon Fresh and Fresh Direct.*Cross functionally collaborated with FAGE Marketing & the Non-GMO Project to produce a new Marketing campaign around Non-GMO project certified messaging and account-specific digital campaigns.
  • Fage Dairy Inc.
    Business Manager
    Fage Dairy Inc. 2013 - 2015
    Luxembourg, Lu
    *Drove new and existing business for Sam’s, HEB, Publix, Sprouts, Supervalu/Safeway/Alberton, etc., chains; reported KPIs using syndicated Data (Nielsen, IRI & Spins).*Pioneered a go-to-market strategy for Sysco/US Foods. *Collaborated with Demand Planning, Logistics, and Operations groups to successfully launch new items with 100% compliance.*Developed multi-channel launch plans (new SKU sizes, pricing, promotion) for retailers.
  • Procter & Gamble
    Account Executive
    Procter & Gamble 2011 - 2013
    Cincinnati, Ohio, Us
    *Owned $35 million dollar account responsibility for selling 3 of the top P&G brands to CVS drug chain; annual trade spend promotional budget of $6+ million dollars.*Conceptualized and implemented a sales development plan resulting in a 116 growth index over 18 months; created new promotional events and developed multi-brand in-store executions.*Drove consistent sales growth and share gains with the customer through pricing, display & assortment analysis.
  • Procter & Gamble
    Account Executive
    Procter & Gamble 2009 - 2011
    Cincinnati, Ohio, Us
    *Launched 6 of the top Procter & Gamble brands to the Rite Aid Drug Chain; ignited sales by 35+%.
  • Procter & Gamble
    Category Development Manager
    Procter & Gamble 2006 - 2009
    Cincinnati, Ohio, Us
    *Accelerated both category and Procter & Gamble brand growth for 7 of the top categories through improved shelf development, distribution, shelf design, and displays.
  • Gillette
    Promotions Management & Execution Project Lead
    Gillette 2004 - 2006
    *Managed the development, logistics, and implementation of the Duracell promotional account; presented KPIs to stakeholders and implemented Walmart holiday drive aisle battery displays.
  • Gillette
    Custom Support Center Senior Planner
    Gillette 2002 - 2004
    *Acted as the lead collaborator for sales planning and the Duracell sales team.

Brian Ash Skills

Customer Insight Consumer Products Shopper Marketing Fmcg Competitive Analysis Cross Functional Team Leadership Key Account Development Trade Marketing Forecasting Brand Equity Brand Management Key Account Management Sales Operations Marketing Research Categorization Consumer Behaviour Brand Architecture Product Innovation Marketing Strategy Sales Management Management P&l Management Product Development Strategic Planning Pricing Strategy Strategy

Brian Ash Education Details

  • Questrom School Of Business, Boston University
    Questrom School Of Business, Boston University
    Marketing/Marketing Management
  • Northeastern University
    Northeastern University
    (Finance)

Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Ash

What company does Brian Ash work for?

Brian Ash works for Kln Family Brands

What is Brian Ash's role at the current company?

Brian Ash's current role is National Sales Manager at KLN Family Brands.

What is Brian Ash's email address?

Brian Ash's email address is ash.b@pg.com

What schools did Brian Ash attend?

Brian Ash attended Questrom School Of Business, Boston University, Northeastern University.

What skills is Brian Ash known for?

Brian Ash has skills like Customer Insight, Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, Fmcg, Competitive Analysis, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Key Account Development, Trade Marketing, Forecasting, Brand Equity, Brand Management, Key Account Management.

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