Jacob Anderson Email & Phone Number

• Provide both analytical and technical support for a number of Kroger Corporate Managers, including Corporate Category Managers, Category Strategy Managers (CSM), and Sourcing Managers and assist them in the development of the sales plan, execution of promotions and providing compelling analysis for proposed plans.• Effectively identify sales generating opportunities, professionally represent PLM and its suppliers to Kroger, and actively facilitate communications with numerous suppliers/vendors/internal PLM team members.• Work with Merchandising Manager to develop a consistent sales goals & merchandising strategy for each category.• Provide expert category analysis obtained through my own experience, information supplied by the teams at PL Marketing, and leverage the data available from multiple Kroger corporate systems and syndicated sources such as 84.51, Market6, IRI/Nielsen.• Provide ongoing feedback regarding promotional opportunities, sales/margins, and supply/distribution issues, and out of stock issues.

Newport, Kentucky

• Provide excellent customer service to Kroger Category Managers, as well as division KOMPASS coordinators and product vendors in order to positively represent P.L.M. and Kroger.• Contribute expertise in the area of assortment and space analysis within the commodities of Bakery, Energy Drinks, Isotonics, Shelf Stable Juice, and more to enable Kroger to reach their sales goals and stated objectives.• Assist in the pre/post analysis of each category update.• Execute the KOMPASS timeline, while developing “best practices” on an ongoing basis and consistently aiming to streamline processes.

Blue Ash, Ohio

As a pricing specialist my job is to aid Sales Representatives by providing them with clear, insightful read pricing analysis of prospective merchants. During my time at EVO I have been assisting in the development of several new calculators to assist sales reps in their efficiency and execution of their sales meetings. I have also been involved with providing research findings for business growth that have been used in upper management meetings.I have learned how to communicate between multiple teams and how to concisely ask and answer my coworkers. I have also provided help with Excel by showing tips and shortcuts to help my coworkers complete their work more easily and quickly.

Newport, Ky

I was split into two sides during my time at Torchprep. In Operations I worked on the logistical side of things, making sure courses were packed while also going to clients to pick supplies up. I was also tasked with data entry while also being asked to help with data mining. Being able to communicate clearly and effectively is very important in this position so that clients are able to use Torchprep's services effectively and correctly.

Newport, Kentucky

I started off as a sales associate, quickly being pushed into learning every position on the sales floor. I was then promoted to Price-Signage Coordinator, thus putting me in charge of ad signage and pricing throughout the store. I have been able to use my versatility in order to help answer questions from the customers, efficiently help customers find products and help get the cash register lines decrease by knowing the ins and outs of the process.

Bachelor'S Degree, Marketing, Graduated

Activities and Societies: President of Young Life CollegeDuring my time at Northern Kentucky University I have been fueled to learn more.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Mechanical Engineering

During my time at the University of Cincinnati in the Engineering program, I was challenged. Recently graduated from high school, I had no.