Greg Grankowski Email & Phone Number

Spokane, Washington Area

Mira Loma, Ca

• Led development and launch of award winning new plastic and glass food storage lines. Increased profitability and annual sales resulting in over $40MM a year.• Conducted multi-level research (ethnographies, focus groups, and quantitative research) to quantify consumer needs and developed a robust roadmap.• Drove innovation and delivery of 36 new-to-the-world SKU’s on time and on budget. • Helped develop and execute a three-year strategic plan that led to an increase of 14% in gross margin.• Successfully created channel strategies for product lines allowing for broader distribution.• Mentored and educated three different brand managers on the Snapware brand and the competitive landscape.• Integral part of the development of the expressive brand language (EBL) and brand vision statement, both of which were used to guide the development of products and messaging for the brand.• Launched sourced products leading to incremental sales and opportunities for the brand.

Mira Loma, Ca

• Key contributor to three years of double-digit, year over year, net sales increases, resulting in the successful purchase of the company by World Kitchen, LLC. • Managed design, logistics, and successful launch of company’s brand and e-commerce website exceeding sales and profitability estimates.• Developed new product line extensions resulting in $8.4MM in sales.• Aided in the successful re-branding of the company and product lines on time and on budget. • Identified cost reductions in packaging increasing profitability.• Spearheaded the development and execution of the 2010 International Home and Houseware Show booth on time and under budget.

Cerritos, Ca

• Developed, sold-in and launched 10 new items into Wal-Mart, driving sales to an all-time high for the company.• Effectively negotiated with Wal-Mart buyer terms of private label packaging and costs associated with it. Was able to get concessions from Wal-Mart resulting in significant reductions in the cost of packaging. • Designed, photographed and mocked up 40 new items in one week’s time resulted in 9 new items being added to Wal-Mart.

Bachelor'S Degree

Bachelor'S Degree, Graphic Design