David Gandee Email & Phone Number

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Manage and coordinate the growth of profitable sales with current customer base, and targeted customer segments, to increase market share and implement aligned sales and marketing strategies.• Manage and Direct National Account programs for several leading retailers that yields $50M+ in annual sales. Programs consist of 3,000+ SKU’s, a multi distribution center network, demand planning and supply chain management.• Managed product driven program with large grocer with annual sales of $18M• Conducted quarterly business reviews with customer Executive Management to outline progress or achievement of current goals and identify future goals with customers. • Negotiated national account contract renewals that included pricing, project, and service level activities• Directed teams and resources consisting of customer service, program management, operations, purchasing, eBusiness, marketing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable to ensure customer expectations are exceeded and business is operating within contractual obligations.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Developed business strategies to drive growth, profitability, and competitive success. Led marketing efforts for select products distributed through the retail channel and build targeted insights to inform the design of new customer experiences. Account growth of 65% from 2003 to 2014.Achievements:- 2007 Leadership Council – Top 6 National Accounts for Outstanding Sales & Leadership- 2008 Summit Achievement – Top 3% of Sales Professionals Company Wide- 2009 Director’s Choice Award – National Accounts for Outstanding Leadership & Growth- 2012 Summit Achievement – Top 3% of Sales Professionals Company Wide

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Directed sales and marketing for membership resulting in overall growth of 70% from 1998 to 2003. Increased overall member event participation by 150% through creative programming efforts. Supervised and managed pool, concessions, and tennis staff of 30+ employees.