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Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

-Close partner with Insights Team to create data-driven category growth platforms through an Omni lens-Translated consumer and shopper insights into national category stories and growth initiatives -Identified key customer and channel opportunities which inform JBPs-Developed and deployed shelving and assortment principles -Led development and deployment of customizable category leadership plans-Gather and consolidate competitive intelligence with national scope

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

-Implement JMS Category Keys at retailer-Work with JMS Account Manager and Meijer Buyers on Category strategies-Identify and share current and future Pet Category trends with Buyers-Engaged Dog Treats Buyer with Category Growth Drivers to implement optimal aisle flow, as well as, incremental check-out lane placement -Gained Category Captaincy of Dog Treats & Chews and Mainline Dry Cat Food-Worked with internal Consumer Division Category Strategy Team to deliver Kroger Project STAR planogram-Internal and external expert on Meijer Shopper Card system (dunnhumby)

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

-Responsible for sales and new item acceptance of Nestle USA products at SpartanNash independent retailers -Manage trade for promotions at SpartanNash independent retailers -Act as liaison between Nestle USA and independent retailers -Data analysis of Nestle USA’s products at SpartanNash

Rogers, Arkansas

-Advising Walmart on Category decisions and recommendations-Responsible for the layout of all frozen pizza aisles/shelves at Walmart across the total US-Identifying current and future trends of the Pizza Category-Building presentations of findings and recommendations to the Walmart Buyer and Assortment Discipline-Manage all category requests from the Floorplan & Mod Execution teams

Solon, Ohio

-Led effort to standardize and streamline reporting for Foods Division, Category & Channel Shopper Development team-SME (Subject Matter Expert) for new Enable Hub reports and tools-Leader for team on building/implementation of Division Causal Scorecard Report-Leader for team on creating automated process to eliminate errors in trade set up for new items proposals-Supported Strategic Growth Channels team (Club, Value, E-Commerce) with pertinent data and presentations to account teams and buyers

Solon, Oh

Primary Responsibilities:4 P's Analysis-Identify opportunities to division team based on 4P analyses-Make recommendations based on sales results vs forecasts-Mine customer/category dataSales Analysis-Provide recommendations to the divisional team based on analysis and interpretation of sales data-Populate and maintain internal scorecards/reports-Create Ad-hoc reports designed to interpret results and provide solutions-Assist in developing forecasts (i.e. special packs, new items)Presentation Development-Develop customized presentations based upon analyses-Tailor presentations based on opportunity assessments-Assist in presentations to cross-functions in divisionCategory Analysis and Insights-Identify insights and specific opportunities based on analysis of category roadmaps/data-Target shopper segments appropriate to the category based on analysis and understanding of the dynamics of each category segment-Assist in development of shopper and store clusters to enhance selling opportunities-Communicate actionable conclusions based on the results of analyses to customers/division

Solon, Oh

Trade Analysis & Insights TeamComplete Pre-Promotional Analysis to ensure promotions achieve ROI and fulfill company guidelinesComplete Post-Promotional Analysis for multiple promotions to verify overall success of the promotionsPerform analysis for promotions involving Nestle's Pizza, Baking, Frozen, & Chilled Pasta productsComplete analysis for promotions at multiple accountsPrepare and present monthly Promotional Reviews with Category, Finance, and Account TeamsAssist Account Teams in building promotional forecastsPerform ad-hoc tasks at the request of Category, Finance, and/or Account TeamsUse Microsoft Office, Nielsen, and many computer based tools daily

Thumb/Bay Area, Mi

Manage my territory to maximize productivity and salesSell displays of products from Nestle's large portfolioDevelop strong relationships with Store ManagementManage business expensesAssist teammates across Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio with various projectsUtilize Nielsen data, Retail Link data, and various Excel reports to achieve salesChosen as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Business Planning Tools (Excel, Overlays, etc.)Gave numerous presentations to fellow teammates and manager at Team MeetingsHelped teach many teammates how to utilize many computer-based sales tools i.e. Excel Spreadsheets/Overlay ToolsCertified Nestle Sales Representative Trainer

Albion, Mi

Due to my lead, we experienced an increase in productivity, resulting in an increase in sales and a decrease in shrinkGenerated an increase in my department's in-store distribution percentage from 5.5% to 7%

Jackson, Mi

Bachelor'S Degree, Food & Cpg Marketing

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