Diane Brummer Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, Mo

RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGER: Retailers: Schnucks, Dierbergs, Shop n Save, SuperValu Champaign-Organize and lead retail merchandiser meetings-Build efficient merchandiser routes: 296 stores, 5 states, 5 merchandisers-Create merchandiser tools to introduce new items, product knowledge and sku optimization-Evaluate cost efficiency of store blitz, set scheduling and all store projects-Project Lead on vendor contest execution and follow through with account manager, vendor and retailers-Compile monthly competitive activity, retail pricings and merchandiser accountability reports-Implementation of vendor's merchandising and marketing programs -Team repeatedly scores in top percentile in merchandiser performance reports issued by vendors-PROMOTE AND LEAD BY EXAMPLE - TEAM WORK!ACCOUNT MANAGER: Account Responsiblilites: Schnucks: Meat, Bakery, Seafood/ Dierbergs: Frozen Bakery/ Save-A-Lot: Frozen Bakery, GM-Introduce new items, promotions, marketing plans with Category Managers-Execute objectives set by retailers or vendors to build brand-Develop and enhance relationship between Retailer/Principal/Broker Team to grow sales and brand-Monthly strategic promotion planning to maximize spend and increase sales-Research trends, new items and merchandising display searches for Category Managers-Proactive communication with retailer and principals regarding market activity-Create surveys and product instruction sheets for store department manager -Manage vendor portals providing updated promotions, spend and forecasting-Resolve post audits issued by retailer-Initiated successful brand awareness promotions through retailer's social media sitesRETAIL MERCHANDISER: Route Responsibilities: Schnucks, Dierbergs, Shop n Save, SV Independents, WalMart- Monthly store calls adding distribution, product knowledge to managers, display building-Direct store sales to Supercenters

Greater St. Louis Area

-C-Store Representative: M&M Mars Account: Sell surveys, gain new items, shippers and promotional programs -Resets: Grocery and HBC departments