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Fort Atkinson, Wi, Us

Fitchburg, Wi

Manage new item process development program for multiple company sales channels, with specific focus on Retail consumer products. Work with peer Project Managers on continuing build out of project management platform. Capture KPI and industry data for further ideation of future growth focus.Work with the marketing team to increase sales through new product development/execution and presentations.Develop meaningful personal relationships with key account contacts and assigned sales representatives to ensure they look to the Sales Support team as a primary source of communication and looped in on all key account activities.Gain an intimate knowledge of assigned customer(s) requirements and perform tasks related to new product set up, testing, labeling, shipment, customer website maintenance, reporting, etc. to ensure compliance and ultimately the highest level of customer satisfaction.Analyze customer forecasts, open orders and scheduled production and take proactive measures to ensure timely product availability.Create reports as needed to analyze YOY results, current selling trends, promotional lifts and lost opportunities for each key account.Communicate regularly with customer-specific support teams on any new customer milestones or potential issues.Utilize market data to assist in the development and/or execution of sales strategies in conjunction with sales representatives.

Served as the Lead Project Manager for key initiatives, including national conferences and training campaigns. Acted as a subject matter expert for event coordination by developing pre-event communication and registration websites; producing videos and PowerPoint presentations; and establishing comprehensive event agendas. Exemplified interpersonal skills by cultivating vendor relationships, coordinating event speakers, and ensuring that events aligned with sales representatives’ requirements.Consistently exhibited leadership abilities by overseeing an annual budget of $1.2M, coordinating theresponsibilities of cross-functional personnel, and managing site contracts. Frequently earned recognition for exemplary performance in managing corporate events deemed substantially successful from survey metrics (in comparison to industry averages). Spearheaded an extensive Sales Representatives Training Program, which included leading the program’s development, establishing alliances, and overseeing pertinent webinars and training events on a nationwide basis.Provided oversight for all aspects of communications to a sales field comprised of 10,000+ representatives, which involved producing pertinent communications and serving as a liaison for senior sales representatives. Served as a member of a core executive management team that led the company through a major software implementation crisis.

Jefferson, Wi

Established and expanded a personal insurance agency from scratch to attain an expansive base of 800 nationwide clients over a 4 year period. Recruited staff and built client relationships based on trust and rapport. Maintained a comprehensive knowledge of personal auto, home, and life insurance products to educate clients.

Demonstrated exemplary leadership skills by directing multiple projects, as well as related marketing campaigns and small-to- large scale events to enhance regional awareness. Spearheaded a $1M project with Habitat for Humanity, which entailed coordinating the build of 10 homes annually in Milwaukee, overseeing an annual project budget of $700K, and recruiting and supervising 1,000 volunteers annually. Oversaw all aspects of advertising and public relations, produced informative print and video collateral, and collaboratively architected marketing plans to expand business.

Coordinated and oversaw multi-million- dollar fundraising campaigns and events. Engaged with donors to deliver quality advice on establishing trusts, annuities, and life insurance policies with the college as the beneficiary. Consistently achieved or surpassed the college’s established annual goal of $150K in new direct donations every year during tenure.

Managed approximately $1.3M in client assets. Educated customers on the benefits and specifications of numerous personal insurance and investments products.