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Managed day-to-day operations in a privately owned distribution organization. Directly responsible for Marketing, Purchasing and warehouse operations. Also involved with IT and Accounting functions.Organization consists of distribution locations in Saint Louis and Columbia, MO. Vertically integrated with design/build, engineering, custom stainless steel manufacturing capabilities, and interior design.

Tampa, Fl

Provide leadership, management, communication, and vision to ensure proper operational controls, administrative & reporting procedures, and people are in place to effectively grow the organization. Establish operational efficiency in a multi-state distribution organization consisting of over 200 employees, 10 physical locations, and revenues in excess of $110M. Coordinate, initiate, & execute strategies of the executive team. Manage budgets with P&L responsibility.

Tampa, Fl

Managed all marketing activities including print, television, internal, and SEO advertising campaigns for four organizations. Managed all activities relevant to inventory: Purchasing, receiving, warehousing, & shipping. Average monthly stock inventory of $2M and average monthly drop ship volume of an additional $2M.

New York

Directed sales operations and acted as primary liaison between key decision makers in Italy and foodservice distributor’s network in North America, while managing $3.5M in foodservice sales. Responsible for sales and expense budgets as well as setting marketplace pricing.

CATEGORY PRODUCT MANAGER (2007 to 2012)Drove sales and promotion of products totaling $145M in annual purchases, accounting for 23% of the organization’s annual revenue. Oversaw inventory management and SKU rationalization. Negotiated annual marketing agreements consisting of rebate dollars, marketing co-op dollars, payment terms discounts, promotional discount allowances, and purchasing growth targets.DISTRICT SALES MANAGER (1991 to 2007)Responsible for the profitability, sales… Show more CATEGORY PRODUCT MANAGER (2007 to 2012)Drove sales and promotion of products totaling $145M in annual purchases, accounting for 23% of the organization’s annual revenue. Oversaw inventory management and SKU rationalization. Negotiated annual marketing agreements consisting of rebate dollars, marketing co-op dollars, payment terms discounts, promotional discount allowances, and purchasing growth targets.DISTRICT SALES MANAGER (1991 to 2007)Responsible for the profitability, sales operations, and product promotion of territory spanning Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee until taking over the high-profile, $12M Chicago Territory in 1994. Managed up to 11 commissioned sales representatives.Sales Representative (1987 to 1991)Straight Commissioned outside sales representative selling foodservice equipment and supplies to the hospitality industry. Show less