Creating sales strategies and driving brand growth is my expertise. In my last two roles as country manager for Kitchenaid and Smeg, I have taken both from a zero business to relevant and strong wanted brands in the Canada market. I manage all aspects of sales and marketing objectives with all National accounts in Canada. Having been a buyer for several years with Walmart, Hbc and Sears, I have a great understanding of the mindset of a buyer which has helped contribute to my proven track record of real results and market share growth with "out of the box" thinking. Category management with keen marketing sense and expertise in CPG and small appliance industry. A true merchant, with the ability to not only have a vision but have set plans & direction to achieve these goals, without compromise to quality or integrity. Strong background of Product development both in soft and hard lines. Various commodity relevance that is applicable to Specialty, mass or online Retail partners. The ability to expand any business, strategically.
Listed skills include Merchandising, Retail, Product Development, Private Label, and 44 others.