I am a result driven sales professional with demonstrated accomplishments in Food, Drug and Mass retail channels in Canada and the US. I am a master at defining and executing strategies to increase revenue and drive profit. I am solution driven and able to effectively build teams to achieve defined goals. I am customer centric and I believe that providing exceptional customers interaction is critical to achieving objectives. I have a unique skill set acquired from having held senior merchandising/category management roles with Fortune 500 retailers as well as solid sales experience achieved by holding senior sales roles with sales and marketing organizations. Having worked both sides of the desk provides me with insights and an appreciation for the needs of the customer. I am able to apply my knowledge to manipulate retailers systems, processes and programs to maximize opportunities.“Eric's affinity for sales is among the best I have seen. He is a team player and a dynamic leader, a professional who wins the respect of others through his integrity and desire to bring out the best in his teams.“ CEO, Wellnx Life SciencesAccomplishments:Successfully developed and executed go to market strategy for expansion into the US market.Secured distribution with major US FDM accounts such as Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Costco and Sam's, Publix, Kroger, Supervalue, Safeway.Secured 3rd place brand ranking in the US within 12 months.Expanded market penetration within the Canadian market and achieved the #1 brand rankingExpanded sales by over 200% within the first 12 months of joining Wellnx Life SciencesSecures distribution with GNC US within first 3 months of joining Rivalus.Increased sales by 50% within the first 3 months of joining RIVALUS.Specialties: Sales Executive, Vice President, Sales Director, Account Management, USA Sales, Canadian Sales, Business Development, Consultative Sales, Category Management, Collaborate, Leader, Coach, Consumer Packaged Goods, CPG, Supplements, Food, Drug, Mass, Vitamin Health, Strategies, Sales Plan, P&L, Sales Budgets, Trade Budget, Trade Spend, Sales Forecasts, Channel Development, Customer Relationships, Business Analysis, Action oriented, Results driven, Strategic, Solution driven, Innovation, Creative