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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Cincinnati, Ohio

-Strategic Partnership Development: Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders at Kroger to ensure alignment on strategic goals and initiatives.-Sales Growth: Leveraging in-depth market analysis and consumer insights to develop tailored sales strategies that maximize product placement and promotional opportunities.-Category Management: Collaborating with Kroger’s merchandising teams to optimize assortments and ensure Ferrara’s brands meet consumer demand effectively.-Promotional Planning: Designing and executing impactful promotional campaigns that resonate with shoppers and drive incremental sales.-Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with marketing, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure seamless execution of programs and initiatives.-Performance Analysis: Monitoring sales performance and market trends, using data-driven insights to refine strategies and report results to senior leadership.

Cincinnati, Ohio

-Relationship Management: Built and nurtured strong relationships with key contacts at Kroger divisions to support strategic initiatives and foster collaboration.-Sales Strategy Development: Assisted in the creation and execution of sales strategies tailored to each Kroger division, ensuring alignment with overall company goals.-Data Analysis: Utilized sales data and market insights to identify opportunities for growth, optimize promotional execution

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Greater St. Louis Area

Led 11 Retail Sales Merchandisers across Illinois and Missouri providing retail coverage for a $10 million market, comprising both convenience and food classes of tradeCreated and implemented several district initatives to drive product distribution Drove +1.7 Nielsen share growth, exceeding national convenience objective of +0.4 share gain; increased St Louis C-Store Market sales by $2.5 Million or 11.2%

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Managed $5 million territory composed of three accounts: Kroger, Meijer and Walmart. Increased Kroger sales by 7.8%; Meijer sales by 12.8% and Walmart sales by 26.5%.Called on $270,000 ten store independent food chain. Collaborated with buyer to develop promotions across several pack types and seasons, placed a $20,000 incremental order.

Collaborated with senior bankers to create a comprehensive 2010 macroeconomic analysis to be used in pitch books to develop new business opportunitiesAnalyzed financial and strategic rationales of potential mergers in the healthcare, engineering and construction services and consumer products industries in conjunction with client’s senior management teams

Directed annual account management process to review client relationships and develop new business strategiesAnalyzed financial and strategic rationales of potential mergers in the healthcare, engineering and construction services and consumer products industries in conjunction with client’s senior management teams

Initiated six new customer accounts and negotiated transaction terms, generating approximately $27,000 in revenueRecognized as Co-Op of the Week out of nearly 70 sales interns for winning three customer accounts in one business weekResearched, developed and presented on Brand Imaging to members of top management

Communicated daily with clients to discuss new listings and modify property search criteriaCustomized comparative market analysis spreadsheets for all listings by researching recent sales in surrounding area and comparing similar elements of each property to determine appropriate valueDesigned agent flyer for each listing to market strong features of properties