Valassis is a leading media and marketing services company delivering a world of value through our RedPlum media that reaches consumers how, when and where they want. We offer the only blended media solution in the industry and deliver value in the places consumers regularly look – the mailbox, newspaper, online and in-store. No other media company integrates programs across all these value touch points.In this position I work with brand teams to collaborate on and create integrated marketing strategies utilizing a multi-media approach including direct mail, newspaper, digital display, email, and mobile.

Ranked among the top Account Coordinators in the Central region for FY10 Worked in conjunction with an Account Director managing an 11.3 Million dollar sales territory of larger CPG Clients such as Abbott Nutrition, T. Marzetti, and Bob Evans, and smaller CPG companies such as Glory Foods, Velvet Ice Cream, and Kahiki FoodsFlawlessly executed over 300 complex orders including In-Store, At-Home and Online marketing mediums. Responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with contacts on brand teams, agencies, and internally within the company, providing exceptional customer service to clients and exceeding expectationsParticipated in Sales Calls, working with brands to help them develop and achieve their marketing objectivesProcessed orders and prepared presentations, using such applications as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Siebel, as well as internal processing systemsProspected and contacted potential new customersTrained new employees and contributed to a team environment by maintaining a positive attitude and remaining patient Participated in client-relation fundraisers and college recruiting efforts

Developed experience and working knowledge of the Home Improvement class of trade, including merchandising and increasing purchase of Rubbermaid's productsRanked number one nationally for overall Home Depot point of sale increase in 2008Solely responsible for a 4.6 million dollar key account territorySpoke publicly at trade showsCreated relationships with key decision makers as well as customersDirected and participated in Recruitment events on college campusesCertified trainer of new employeesWon two national POS sales contests, and placed second in a third