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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

• Managed, grew, and retained strong vendor relationships with new and existing consumer electronics eCommerce accounts worth over $6.5M in annual revenue • Created and executed procurement strategies in line with company fulfillment expectations to ensure effective inventory control throughout North America fulfillment centers• Optimized account profitability through negotiating price, payment terms, marketing allowances, and inventory optimization levers with key decision makers• Created effective domestic and international procurement strategies in conjunction with planning and forecasting teams to improve product sourcing• Researched, analyzed, and scrutinized new items in a vendors catalog for high potential items to grow product assortments in conjunction with market trends • Strategized with executive leadership to design and implement long-term account-specific growth strategies • Communicated Spreetail’s total value proposition and strategies to key decision makers

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

• Managed +150 accounts in a high-profile territory with +$1M in annual sales with an intentional focus on customer service excellence and retention• Focused on sales and revenue optimization by leveraging relationship management techniques to sell new programs, solutions, and equipment to fulfill account-specific needs• Mentored and educated customers on safe equipment use to ensure seamless operating performance • Increased productivity of service by using tools and technology to surpass customer expectations• Monitored installation of utility equipment and scheduled maintenance for hotels, restaurants, and schools

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Led a team of Asset Protection professionals who implemented strategic initiatives designed to reduce inventory shortage and increase sales for a store that generated +$45M in annual revenue• Trained, motivated, and developed direct reports in various roles in the Asset Protection work center. • Mentored and promoted 7 direct reports to leadership positions • Selected by senior leadership to be a District Trainer for training staff and mentoring multiple certification classes• Analyzed inventory reports to identify operational gaps and strategized with leadership on solutions • Improved store operational efficiency to reduce inventory shortage and increase sales• Maintained +$1M of backroom inventory to minimize discrepancies and operational issues that would impact store processes, sales, or safety compliance • Implemented comprehensive store safety program to maintain OSHA-compliance

Naples, Florida Area

•Promoted to oversee the Meat and Seafood departments' employees, sales figures, financial results, and inventories•Responsible for ordering perishable product to meet demand, rotating the product in the cooler, merchandising and maintaining perishable inventory, and enforce strict food safety standards•Maintain the profitability of both departments by growing sales and reducing waste•Direct the work flow of the meat and seafood associates to efficiently address the department's and customer's daily needs•Assist in the selection and development of high potential employees to take on new responsibilities and for promotional opportunities•Communicate and enforce any changes to the company standard practice or food safety policies

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Marketing

Marketing Major with a Minor in Management

Associate'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General