As an experienced and accomplished Category Development Manager, I bring expertise positioning consumer products for significant growth – generating millions of dollars in revenue. During my career, which includes progressive experience at Procter & Gamble, I’ve developed and executed business strategies that have resulted in notable product category expansion in highly competitive categories. One of the cornerstones of my success is my commitment to delivering uncompromising service to my business partners – both internal and external. I’m known for my ability to cultivate meaningful, productive relationships rooted in a deep level of trust, integrity and respect. Operating with a high degree of collaboration and a win-win mentality, and leveraging in-depth consumer and market knowledge, my teams and I have developed compelling strategies that have increased products’ category share and revenue growth for leading U.S. retailers.Select career highlights include:• Achieving $350M (4% increase) in battery sales for Walmart (FY2016)• Achieving $150M (2% increase) in battery sales for Sam’s Club (FY2016)• Expanding Duracell’s shelf presence 50%, resulting in a $12M increase in Duracell’s business and a $4M increase in Walmart’s revenue• Capturing $10M in increased category sales through national rollout of 7,000 battery units• Contributing to 15% brand growth and $50M in Duracell sales, reversing a 2-year category decline
Listed skills include Category Growth Strategy, Shelf And Modular Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Trusted Business Advisor, and 5 others.