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Dallas/Fort Worth Area

DFW, Texas

Manage and cultivate new business within major retailers including Walmart, Lowe's, HEB, AAFES, TargetDevelop and implement creative account strategies to drive sales in a $34M territoryOrganize cross-functional teams to execute promotional programs and tactical sales plans to meet and exceed goalsLeverage category and consumer insights to secure new.

Develop and execute sales strategies to manage and grow $6.2M territory - to include AAFES, H-E-B, Associated Foods, Container StoreNamed "Category Captain" at 9 out of 10 accountsGrew H-E-B (25th largest retailer in USA) business an average of 15% YOYDevised strategic sales plans to improve revenue, market share, and profitabilityUtilize a 'go-get'.

Responsible for a $16M territory that spans Texas/ Oklahoma/ Arkansas Create customer promotions to drive sales in line with company and brand initiatives Manage customer programs, rebates and develop exclusivity agreementsDiligently follow 8 week routing cycle while juggling customer events and assigned tasksCompleted first year with positive growth of.

Managed relationship between Sanford and Austin/ San Antonio area retail accounts Developed retail accounts by increasing POS at store level in over 30 storesCo-sponsored promotional initiatives through collaboration with account management Analyzed business opportunities to focus budget and resources on high valued accounts

Presented information sessions and class lectures at the University of TexasEducated final interview candidates on roles and responsibilities of sales professionals;