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Managed Food, Wholesale, Dollar Channels business development for the sales function. Led the development of trade channel go-to-market strategies to include customer alignment and implementation.Managed Max Factor business for the sales function totaling more than $50MM in saleso Led go-to-market strategy development, integrated customer business planning and the creation of a brand restageo Managed trade customer relationships and led several calls with top national retailers

Managed In-Store design, development and execution of the North America launch of Olay CosmeticsManaged multifunctional Retail Execution Team to launch major branded in-store initiatives

Managed start-up of regional sales organization of 35 to include staffing, training, systems & capabilitiesRegion exceeded its annual volume and retail coverage objectives. Recipient of Outstanding Sales and Leadership Award

Managed internal sales organization of 20; responsible for selling tools, category analysis and administrative work processesLed internal sales integration; post Max Factor acquisition to include recruiting & staffing, work process & systems design

Managed sales territory consisting of retail doors and distributors, promoted in less than 1 year