Gary Bernard Email & Phone Number

Greater Atlanta Area

• Delivered predictable, profitable, and sustainable business results in Walmart for the 11 state Southern Region
• Created and expanded customer centric promotional programs that resulted in consistent, steady sales and market share growth
• Won with "top talent" and knowledge. Created a capable high performance team that effectively utilized consumer insights and category management details to develop sustainable promotional events
• Collaborated with the Operations Team to ensure maximum results in the 1,300+ Southern Region Walmart Stores

Atlanta, GA & Denver, CO

• Led the development and implementation of brand strategies in key regional customers for profitable growth across the Kellogg’s Portfolio. Developed annual operating plans and partnered with category and consumer.
• Key customers included but were not limited to: Safeway, HEB, Hy-Vee, Fred Meyer, UWG, and WinCo in the West. Publix, Delhaize, BiLo, Winn Dixie, and Harris Teeter in the South
• Delivered consistent Quarterly Net Sales, Operating Profits and Cash Flow Objectives
• Strengthened our Brand Portfolio by developing strategic and tactical customer business plans
• Maintained a servant leadership style with a passion to mentor and coach future leaders

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

• Led the 300+ member East Central Sales Team in successfully delivering Quarterly Sales and Profit Objectives.
• Built a winning culture by strengthening our DSD model
• Gained, maintained, and grew sales and share in Kellogg’s Snacks most profitable and highest share Region
• Designed and implemented collaborative innovative approaches that led to improved customer service, merchandising and sales