Jon Widmann Email & Phone Number

National

Manage 10 Territory Managers and the Home Depot in store service Merchandise Execution Team to sell and service the Wood Care brands at The Home Depot. Work with the Home Depot Senior Merchandising Execution Manager, Senior Field Directors and National Merchandising Team on implementing key initiatives and programs to grow market share.- Managed the successful implementation of the new Thompson's Water Seal Stain program. - Resulted in 100% sales growth in one year.- Led product presentations and demonstrations for product line reviews.- Rated "Outstanding Presentation" at The Home Depot MET Regional Training Events.- Collaborated with the Sales Director and Marketing Teams on new program and products.

Northeast Region

Collaborated with Atlanta merchant on key program incentives that have positive impact on sales. Implemented numerous business plans to drive the Minwax and Thompson’s brands. Manage key priorities with the Northeast Territory Manager.- Implemented successful product conversion in ten Northeast states due to environmental regulations that limit the volatile organic compounds in architectural coatings.- Created the concept, sold in and merchandised 8 FT Floor Finishing bay.- Work with merchant on increasing productivity of new Replenishment Ordering System.- Achieved targeted penetration with new distribution of Thompson's WaterSeal Wood Protector Tinted Colors.

National

Led a sales force of nine sales/service mangers and 97 sales/service representatives to sell and service the Wood Care brands in Home Depot. Developed sales and service techniques of team to increase market penetration. - Recruited to enhance productivity and growth from Sales/Service Managers and Representatives.- Inceased sales growth by 25% while maintaining strict control over expense budget.