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Sharpsburg, Pa, Us

Focused on driving the overall commercial strategy and revenue generation for the organization, and also work to identify new market opportunities and build strategic partnerships, which will contribute to business growth and long-term profitability.

Bend, Oregon, Us

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, I ensured the sales strategy and plan to significantly increase revenue and profits also elevated the other functional departments.

Irwindale, Ca, Us

Responsible for all Sales, Marketing, Innovation & Development, and Customer Development Teams

Irwindale, Ca, Us

Responsible for establishing sales targets to meet growth objectives and ensuring the best possible service and communications to customers. Mange and direct the execution of sales plans and initiatives across all sales channels, direct the implementation and execution of sales policies and practices, and work closely with the Marketing team to meet and exceed established targets. Responsible for building, developing, and managing the sales team.

Vevey, Ch

Responsible for growth of $1B Nestlé Ambient & Chilled businesses from January ’11 to January ’12. Promoted after 12 months to lead the $1.7B Nestlé Frozen business Work strategically with the Nestlé Divisional Presidents and Category & Shopper Vice Presidents to create innovation, influence renovation, and bring to life activation driving both top and bottom line growthDirectly coach, train & manage cross functional teamPrior to integration of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream into Nestle USA, Senior Director of Customer Strategy reported directly to the Senior Vice President of Sales owning the growth objectives of the Mass, Club and Natural Channels of businessResponsibilities include creation and management of the Walmart, Sam’s Club, Target, Kmart, Whole Foods, and Emerging Accounts strategic teamsDevelopment and implementation of a long-term strategic account alliance at assigned accountsExceeded all business objectives for seven consecutive years Coordinated and communicated strategic business strategies with the Leaders among the Nestle Family of Companies (Nestle USA, Nestle Water, and Nestle Purina)

Responsible for the entire Club Channel and the Value Discount Channel, as well as all New AccountsDirectly responsible for managing the $450MM Gillette Shaving Business at WalmartWorked with the Walmart Buyers and our Category Managers, Inventory Manager, and Trade Marketing Manager to maximize all sales opportunitiesPlayed a key role in growing the Shaving and Antiperspirant business over $64MM (to over $440MM), and exceeding all business objectivesResponsible for managing the planning, approval, implementation and communication of all activities related to the Business Planning Process and Trade MarketingWorked with the Sales Director, National Account Executives, and Category Managers to ensure a flawless execution of Strategic Business PlansLed to successfully exceeding expectations in 4 key strategic roles over 10 years gaining a wide range of responsibility better preparing for director level role inclusive of selection, management and training responsibility for three National Account Managers and two Trade Marketing ManagersIncreased influence and responsibly quickly from Sales Planning Manager, to Trade Marketing Manager to National Account Executive, Walmart Team over 4 yearsInfluenced responsibilities of two Value Chain Analysts Responsible for coordinating Manufacturing & Technical Operations, Finance, Marketing, Customer Service, Forecasting, and Research & Development with the Sales Organization and owning the Sales Planning Process for the $275MM Disposable Razor and the $653MM Male Systems and Male Pre/Post Shave Businesses Honored with the Department 02 Vendor of the Year award for 2002 Received the “Building Shareholder Value” Award for 2003

Belmont, California, Us

Selected, managed and trained three Direct Business Managers and three Retail BrokerLed the Largest District in the company with double digit sales growth each quarter (double Company) Key Accounts include: Duane Reade, Toys R Us, Wakefern (Shop Rite), Pathmark, Genovese, Super Market Services (SMS), Grand Union, Neuman/Drug GuildInfluenced success of four Direct Brokers

Led Selection, management and training responsibility for one Unit Manager, one Regional Key Account Manager, one Professional Account Manager, and six Account ManagersResponsible for Key Accounts including Wakefern (Shop Rite), Super Market Services (A&P), Marcs, Pathmark, Genovese, Giant Food, Amerisouce, Wegmans, Hannaford, and Fleming KOPAs Metro Unit Manager, led management and training responsibility for four Account ManagersAppointed to a Trade Marketing Position for nine months in order to build best practices working in the corporate office and reporting directly to the V.P. of SalesWorked closely with the marketing department and attending focus groups in order to construct and present best in class category management presentationPromoted from Sales Representative to Territory Manager to Key Account Manager in 18 months