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Manage pet products for Post acquired from Smucker’s in Tractor Supply and Pet Supply Plus. * Foster customer relationships, implement programs to achieve sales objectives and sales target consistent with corporate strategy and financial targets. * Conduct customer development strategy meetings, business line reviews, optimize product mix while implanting new item acceptance, and execute promotions to maximize profitable growth and deliver financial targets for all companies. *… Show more Manage pet products for Post acquired from Smucker’s in Tractor Supply and Pet Supply Plus. * Foster customer relationships, implement programs to achieve sales objectives and sales target consistent with corporate strategy and financial targets. * Conduct customer development strategy meetings, business line reviews, optimize product mix while implanting new item acceptance, and execute promotions to maximize profitable growth and deliver financial targets for all companies. * Aligned Post as a key partner with strategic accounts through line reviews, JBPs, and pricing strategies to increase net sales.* Negotiate pricing strategies, contracts, and sales priorities to achieve sales goals and targeted metrics.* Evaluate and adjust sales plans consumption/shipment forecast implementation to ensure Post systems deliver on target.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop account plans and sales strategies to meet sales targets for customers and Post. Show less

Managed the Pet product line of J. M. Smucker’s in independent pet specialty distribution partners across the United States. * Forecasted and utilized Smucker’s resources to achieve sales goals for Smucker’s and distributors. * Provided professional customer support to meet the retailers’ and distributors’ current and future needs, including business and supply chain developments.* Skilled in contract negotiation, successfully increased profits for Smucker’s by renegotiating… Show more Managed the Pet product line of J. M. Smucker’s in independent pet specialty distribution partners across the United States. * Forecasted and utilized Smucker’s resources to achieve sales goals for Smucker’s and distributors. * Provided professional customer support to meet the retailers’ and distributors’ current and future needs, including business and supply chain developments.* Skilled in contract negotiation, successfully increased profits for Smucker’s by renegotiating contracts and realigning allocated business funds to meet corporate financial objectives.* Monitored sales, analyzed sales forecasting, adjust/refined product selections, and coordinated joint business plans with accounts to optimize business for long-term mutual benefit. * Communicated and collaborated with internal teams on the implementation of sales plans, volume, distribution, pricing, merchandising, retail objectives, and competitive intelligence Show less

Colorado / Wyoming / Utah

Sold J.M. Smucker’s pet portfolio in independent pet specialty stores in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah markets – including boutique pet, farm & feed, and grocery stores. * Represented portfolio brands in regional and local trade shows to grow brand ambassadorship. * Collaborated with distributors and retailers to establish strong partnerships to boost inventory turnover and sales.* Delivered over 100% of the goal for net sales for all quarters and 116% of the goal for net sales… Show more Sold J.M. Smucker’s pet portfolio in independent pet specialty stores in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah markets – including boutique pet, farm & feed, and grocery stores. * Represented portfolio brands in regional and local trade shows to grow brand ambassadorship. * Collaborated with distributors and retailers to establish strong partnerships to boost inventory turnover and sales.* Delivered over 100% of the goal for net sales for all quarters and 116% of the goal for net sales fiscal YTD. * Achieved positive net funding through strategic product repositioning and selectively implementing trade spend initiatives.* Grew product lines by 84.9% in two years by identifying and capturing incremental sales opportunities, rationalizing SKUs, increasing set sizes, and gaining secondary placements.* Generated over $11K in revenue by introducing new product line to an 18-store chain account in just one year Show less

Colorado / Wyoming

Developed growth strategies in pet specialty retail stores and veterinary clinics in the Colorado and Wyoming markets. * Identified and capitalized on new market opportunities, fostered key relationships, and negotiated strategic partnerships to expand territory over one year in a competitive environment.* Grew sales for independent accounts by 120% in the first 6 months and by 157.9% year-to-date the following year.* Ranked fifth among eighty sales representatives for total… Show more Developed growth strategies in pet specialty retail stores and veterinary clinics in the Colorado and Wyoming markets. * Identified and capitalized on new market opportunities, fostered key relationships, and negotiated strategic partnerships to expand territory over one year in a competitive environment.* Grew sales for independent accounts by 120% in the first 6 months and by 157.9% year-to-date the following year.* Ranked fifth among eighty sales representatives for total territory year-to-date sales against annual goals.* Achieved 4.7% overall territory growth in first 6 months. Grew National Accounts by 1.1% and the Indy market by 31.5%.* Facilitated sales targets and market plans with distributor partners to achieve quarterly/annual sales. * Created impactful, persuasive, and educational presentations for clients, distribution representatives, and veterinary staff leading to new business distribution, customer growth, and increased brand awareness. Show less

Colorado, United States

Managed sales volumes for National Accounts - including Wal-Mart, King Soopers, Safeway, and Associated Foods. * Developed in-store advertisements, events, and displays, sold additional cases; and verified distribution to increase brand awareness, customer penetration, and capture new customers. * Conducted strategic planning, including inventory forecasting, market trend analysis, brand performance, and competition analysis.* Delivered $200+K incrementally by organizing sales… Show more Managed sales volumes for National Accounts - including Wal-Mart, King Soopers, Safeway, and Associated Foods. * Developed in-store advertisements, events, and displays, sold additional cases; and verified distribution to increase brand awareness, customer penetration, and capture new customers. * Conducted strategic planning, including inventory forecasting, market trend analysis, brand performance, and competition analysis.* Delivered $200+K incrementally by organizing sales calls with market manager in 2012. Over-delivered on cases sold budget by more than 105% in 2008-2012.* Awarded the Valuable Sales Representative Award in 2008 for generating the highest increase in total revenue sales.* Awarded Sales Excellence Award each quarter for achieving territory and district sales budgets and margin goals for four consecutive years.* Generated competitive training tools for store and field personnel by utilizing analytical reports (Nielsen, Retail Link). Show less

Denver, Colorado

Oversaw annual sales of Kraft products at Walmart Supercenters in Colorado and Wyoming. * Awarded 2006 Sales Representative of the Year for tireless commitment to Kraft Excellence with solid communication, interpersonal, time management, analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.* Awarded Sales Excellence Award in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 for delivering consumption results at store level and commitment to excellence. * Developed and executed sales plans… Show more Oversaw annual sales of Kraft products at Walmart Supercenters in Colorado and Wyoming. * Awarded 2006 Sales Representative of the Year for tireless commitment to Kraft Excellence with solid communication, interpersonal, time management, analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.* Awarded Sales Excellence Award in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 for delivering consumption results at store level and commitment to excellence. * Developed and executed sales plans, increasing route sales by an average of 15% annually by gaining incremental display space, product placement, marketing initiatives, and trade relation objectives within the assigned market. Show less

Provided customer needs to 1,780 student residents at 6 building services centers which were staffed 20 hours per day, led staff meetings to monitor/coordinate daily operations, and hired/trained/evaluated employees.* Collaborated with 6-person supervisory team to implement and develop training systems for up to 40 annual new hires and current employees. * Supported sales, customer service, and operations by communicating effectively with management on operational needs.