Sr. Group Manager - Business Partnership/Negotiation
Minneapolis, Mn, Us
Responsible for Business Partnerships and Negotiation strategies for Hardlines, Apparel & Accessories, Home, and Digital businesses. * Manage a team of 9 business planning and negotiation consultants.* Effectively managed business relationships with other large international corporations in order to maximize growth opportunities, including facilitating executive meetings with P&G, Apple, Unilever, Hasbro, Kimberly Clark, Disney, Nintendo, and Mattel. * Led teams to effectively negotiate with vendors and partners in healthcare, toys and entertainment including The Honest Company and the NFL Players Association, demonstrating strong creative problem solving skills and deep product knowledge.* Consistently receive Favorable Best Team Survey and Upward Leadership scores. Recognized for encouraging teamwork and collaboration, communicating strategy and goals clearly, and driving team confidence.* Have established a proven record in leading large teams and developing, coaching and mentoring future leaders.