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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Responsible for the integration of global teams into the operating cadences of the US business unit, to drive global efficiencies and improve P&L metrics in each local market.- Develop high level strategies for individual markets that takes into account the nuances of each individual culture across product development, supply chain / logistics, sourcing, sales, marketing and analytics.- Assist with execution of local market strategies while maintaining global brand standards.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Responsible for P&L for Parts, Garments and Accessories for the On-Road Category (Indian Motorcycles, Victory Motorcycles, and Slingshot brands). Key metrics include top line revenue, attachment rate of accessories to vehicles, Gross Margin %, Fill Rates, and Inventory Turns.- Managed a team of 12, overseeing Product Development, Sales, Marketing, Analytics, Sourcing, Inventory Planning, and Purchasing.- Developed the Long Range Plan (annual 5 year strategy) for the category across all disciplines, Developed annual Long Range Product Plan to develop the product portfolio, negotiated annual budgets, and developed yearly category strategy. Presented strategies to the CEO and executive teams.- Continuous development and iterations of Category Management Structure to improve processes and efficiency within the team.- Presented new strategies as they were ready to be executed to dealers nation wide, with follow ups for feedback to make modifications as necessary to improve execution.- Oversaw strategy for global events, including conventions and rally's.- Worked on cross functional teams to refine broader Polaris strategies, including the Polaris Development Process, the stage gate process for product development, and the integration of Parts and Accessories.- Maintain Brand Standards for Polaris owned brands in my category while entering into new segments, and coordinated with aftermarket brands to correctly represent their brands for co-branded opportunities.

Medina, Mn

- Guide Product Leaders in development of new accessories that support the target consumer and enhance the product ownership and lifestyle experience.- Responsible for accessory revenues, gross margins, operating expenses and inventory. Guides and directs team to develop and recommend attachment rate targets, sales volume, pricing and profit margin forecasts.- Drive creation and execution of yearly category strategy in alignment with overall company objectives but specific to the Indian Category.- Oversee team responsible for product planning and recommending changes, improvements and deletions in current products. Champion adherence to the Polaris development process.- Effective communication with the whole good product team to ensure strategic alignment across the brand.- Manage high level relationships with suppliers and engineering to ensure timely delivery, supply and orders to customers.- Track trends in technology development, industrial design and competitive product development to help identify and anticipate future opportunities, competitive threats and foster innovation.- Identify new opportunities for further expansion of the PG&A division in new segments via organic development as well as strategic alliances or acquisitions.- Represent division and company as a spokesperson at various industry events and trade association meetings.

Medina, Mn

- Develop plans for new accessories that support the target consumer and enhance the product ownership and lifestyle experience- Responsible for accessory revenues, gross margins, operating expenses and inventory. Guides team to develop and recommend attachment rate targets, sales volume, pricing and profit margin forecasts.- Analyze market data, competitive activity, demographic & lifestyle trends to identify market opportunities that align with the strategic objectives of the business.- Lead product planning and recommendations for changes, improvements and deletions in current products. Champion adherence to the Polaris development process.- Effective communication with the whole good product development team to ensure timely accessory product development aligned with whole goods product development.- Manage relationships and processes with suppliers and engineering to ensure timely delivery, supply and orders to customers.- Track trends in technology development, industrial design and competitive product development to help identify and anticipate future opportunities, competitive threats and foster innovation.- Identify new opportunities for further expansion of the PG&A division in new segments via organic development as well as strategic alliances or acquisitions.- Represent division and company as a spokesperson at various industry events and trade association meetings.

Oakdale, Mn

Responsible for total product life cycle management for my category and coordination between internal departments, vendors and retailers to launch new product. Specific responsibilities included:- Market research to identify consumer and retailer needs as well as technology or price point gaps in the industry.- Budget responsibility for design and development- Sourcing responsibilities including vendor selection, pricing negotiations and supply chain path.- Oversee engineering work to ensure products meet form, functionality, and schedule targets.- Maintain program schedule to ensure development and production are complete and product is delivered to retailers on-time for product launch.- Review product portfolio on a bi-annual basis and make end of life plans for any SKUs being removed.- Maintain vendor relationships and ensure they maintain quality standards and pass retailer quality audits.- Assist in the sales process as a product subject matter expert.

Sourcing Manager ­ Video Game Accessories Develop product in collaboration with brands such as Duracell, Bass Pro Shops, Microsoft and Nintendo. Development of accessories that are integrated with software and licensed by console manufactures. Conduct Market research to anticipate and prepare for industry changes. Negotiate pricing with factory partners in China to meet profit goals. Manage daily communication with Chinese factory partners and conduct trips to China ranging in length from 1 week to 3 months depending on the need. Ensure Chinese factories are meeting social compliance and product quality requirements.

Consumer Electronics Brand management experience with tier one brands such as Disney and Hamilton Beach as well as experience with private label brands for retailers including, but not limited to: Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and Circuit City. Worked closely with brand owners and Chinese factories on design and development of product and packaging. Assisted in development of product strategy for retail and presentation of product and strategy at competitive line reviews.

Golf Accessories Successfully launched Golf Galaxy brand private label golf accessories. Responsible for developing a product line of over 100 relevant SKU's, negotiating pricing with Chinese factories and executing the product and packaging development. Responsible for nightly communication with Chinese factories and weekly communication with retail buying teams. Successfully managed internal and retail inventory levels through collaborative forecasting with the retail inventory team.

Bachelors Of Science, Business Administration

B.S, Business Administration Marketing Concentration