Accountability: If it’s meant to be it’s up to me! I am a CPG sales professional who owns making decisions and taking action while driving cross functional collaboration. I have a demonstrated record of success in exceeding sales targets and growing market share while owning the P&L. My approach to joint business planning is creating category solutions that deliver results for both the retailer and the manufacturer.Create solutions: I formulate strategies by leveraging data, analytics and consumer insights. Inspire collaboration: I identify and rally cross functional team members around a united vision. Leverage strengths: I embrace each individual’s talents while encouraging their development.Celebrate success: I generate excitement by recognizing both effort and results.Adaptability: I have succeeded in multiple companies and categories as both a leader of people and an individual contributor. When I’m not working, I am hanging out with my wife. We frequently volunteer with Open Arms of Minnesota and are lovingly managing the life of a parent with Alzheimer disease. We enjoy cooking, biking, camping and walking T’ria, our rescued Pug.Industry experience includes CPG (Consumer Package Goods), confection (chocolate, non-chocolate, gum, mints), snacks (cookies, crackers, health & wellness nutrition bars) and food (coffee, tea, frozen, chilled juice and dairy).Specialties include sales team management, sales team development, strategic joint business planning, cross functional process management, leveraging consumer insights to drive retail execution.