Chuck Sween Email & Phone Number

Chaska, Mn, Us

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Collaborate with Target merchant team members working to grow category sales by finding opportunities in assortment (product), promotion, pricing, and placement (shelf planograms). Use strong organization skills to help my clients meet Target's demanding project deadlines.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Managed fortune 500 categories/brands with annual retail sales of $111+ million such as Lipton Tea, Ragu Pasta Sauce, Skippy Peanut Butter, Knorr Side Dishes, Knorr Stock, Lipton Dry Soups, Wishbone Salad Dressing, Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, Slim-fast and Q-Tips. • Achieved an 80% or greater new item acceptance rate aided in Unilever share growth; Targeted depth of assortment across planogram versions on existing items provided additional growth• Utilized virtual store technology to achieve greater impact on new item launch; Showcased actionable, easy to execute merchandising opportunities aimed at growing trips and basket size; ACV indexed at 180 vs. FDMx 4wks after ship• Collaborated with SUPERVALU hot beverage aisle team as captain of Tea category; Utilized Insights and Analysis illustrating opportunities to create space for expanding K-Cup category.• Known as the go-to leader for KPI reporting needs and training needs for sales analysts; Facilitated one-on-one sessions to train new sales analysts and increased response time in data into actions.• Managed broker team category review and planogram work; Improved assortment and shelving layout.• Created tools and processes to identify and communicate actionable opportunities in retail pricing, distribution and share trends; Provided team members with information needed to better manage their business.• Obtained 94% OSA (on-shelf availability) in 2012; Represented category management on the OSA team.

Chanhassen, Mn

Responsible for business development through driving usage and acceptance of data/tools.• Provided business insights as a key partner and business consultant in the category management process.• Facilitated partnering opportunities with key manufactures to drive business. • Delivered value (ROI) to SUPERVALU in excess of the value of the contracted products and services.• Instructed large groups of SUPERVALU team members and vendors in classes to support use of tools in the category management process.• Ensured data quality via new item coding, data inquiries, and custom trading area validation.• Collaborated with stakeholders on the development of a customized suite of reports to support the needs of the business.

Bloomington, Mn

Responsible for the following brands: Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, Hellmann’s Dressings, Hellmann’s Tartar Sauce, Henri’s Dressings, Western Dressing, Mazola Oil, Niagara starch, Argo Corn Starch, Karo Syrup, and Golden Griddle Syrup.• Worked as part of a management team, making and executing market plans working towards volume goals by investing over $4 million in marketing development funds.• Consistently met new-item sales target by leveraging category management skills. 80% ACV within 12wks.• Customer responsibilities: SVNR, Cub Foods, Nash Finch Corp. Call, Rainbow Foods, and planning for all in-directs.

Bloomington, Mn

Responsible for representing Unilever in category review work for SUPERVALU Corporate Retail, SUPERVALU Northern Region, Rainbow Foods, and Nash Finch.• Completed syndicated data analysis work, post promotional event analysis, promotional planning and created fact-based new item presentations.• Worked closely with Unilever Regional Sales Managers and category management personnel to support and lead implementation of brand strategies and objectives.

Bloomington, Mn

Responsible for assisting a business manager by making account sales calls at Fleming Minneapolis and Nash Finch. I also supported Rainbow and SUPERVALU Corporate Retail (CUB)• Sold major brands: Tropicana, Land O’ Lakes, Nestle Novelties, Bryer’s Ice Cream, Good Humor, and Cole’s frozen breads.• Mentored by colleagues to become successful Business Manger.

Bloomington, Mn

Analyzed grocery, dairy, produce, & GM/HBC category data to improve merchandising and sales.• Spent 1 year working on SuperValu (SVNR & SVCR) team performing space management/analysis. • Performed planogram work for SUPERVALU Northern Region & SUPERVALU Corporate Retail.• Implemented manufacturer’s shelf principles/objectives and merchandising plans when working on planograms, gaining key placement and targeted share of shelf. • Consulted with category managers, manufacturer’s regional reps, and A.E.’s on category issues & growth opportunities.• Assisted with major national new product launches by building sales stories and planograms• Completed SUPERVALU category management training course.

Bloomington, Mn

Represented grocery lines of product from companies including: Clorox, Lipton, Dial, Bush Bros., & Mars• Managed a Minneapolis, MN area sales territory consisting of SUPERVALU, Fleming, Nash Finch, and Fairway supplied retailers. • Effectively increased distribution, promoted sales, improved shelf sets, and built customer relationships.