Leader of a team of 5 Division Manager across Northeast, Atlantic and Midwest. Responsible for all aspects of coaching and team development along with delivering business results.*Successfully led new product launch in USA. Developed initial launch plan and Trade Marketing tactics and responsible for leading the successful execution of the plan*Met or exceeded all KPI's 4 years in a row*Responsbile for #1 account for company. Grew Sales 100%

Responsible for leading a team of 11 direct reporting Senior Managers and 64 Trade Marketing Representatives across NJ, Eastern PA, DE, Maryland and WV.* Full responsibility for business results in region of over 1 million cartons sold weekly. Achieved marketshare grown on all RJRT growth brands 4 consecutive years.*Ownership of the implementation of all region talent development objectives as well as day to day coaching and developing managers for mastery of current roles and succession in the organization.* Work with internal planning teams to create strategies and allocate resources efficiently to drive share growth and profitability.

Provided strong leadership to a team of 3 National Key Account Managers as well as individual accountability for sales and program implementation in 2 national convenience chains.Worked across 26 regions to collaborate with region leadership to align programs in national accounts that met different and diverse competitive needs of all geographiesLiaison for Trade Marketing and internal strategy and planning teams to influence and help create competitive programs to drive RJRT brand growth.

Provided coaching and guidance to field managers in regards to all personnel and human resource issues and opportunities. This included performance management and helping create actionable development plans.*Responsbile for conducting investigations and reporting findings in regards to all workplace related complaints and code of conduct violations. Assisted in preparation of an EEOC responses.*Responsible for maintaining and updating Employee Handbook and code of conduct.

Account responsibility for 11 region chains and suppliersLed team of 3 Account Managers

Led a team of 8 Trade Marketing Representatives responsible for calling on independent retailers in the Seattle Division market.* Consistently implemented effective division go to market plans resulting in 2 consecutive years with top Camel brand share growth in company.* Responsible for all aspects of hiring and training of employees.