Katy Plankey Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Accountable for creating and driving overall I/O and video/audio product strategy to achieve the defined sales, asset management and market share KPI's.- Manages the portfolio of I/O & Audio/Video products through their life cycle- specifically new technology and franchise negotiations and introductions, inventory depth and exiting end of life product..

-Manage 130 active vendors on PPG Services platform-Recruit, retain, and grow vendors within 16 states in the Midwest and Great Lakes-Utilize vendor relations to recommend vendors to project managers-Train vendors on PPG Services processes and systems-Escalation point of contact between project managers and vendors-Creator of third party vendor benefits.

Chicago, Illinois

- Oversaw day-to-day operations in Chicago and Boston markets- Worked directly with sales, project managers, estimators and vendors- Escalation point of contact for project managers and vendors

Chicago, Milwaukee, Indy, Grand Rapids

• Analyze performances of retail stores in Chicago, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Grand Rapids
• Facilitate and lead market, district, and one-on-one trainings with PPG Field Sales team
• Assist PPG Regional Managers with business analysis results to focus on areas of improvement
• Conduct extensive trainings that include (but not limited to): Microsoft Suite, Outlook, product knowledge, sales analysis, sales techniques, CRM and building rapport with clients

Valparaiso, Indiana And Eau Claire, Wisconsin

• Conducted extensive inventory analysis to ensure accuracy in 303 locations. Improved overall SKU promo Service Level by.20% and overall Never out Service Level by.17%
• Conducted quantitative sales analysis and recommended internal and retailer promotions. Return of Investment analysis aided in determining allocation of spend.
• Created detailed reports and presentations for leadership teams, including: Work Day Analysis, ADHOC reports, investment reviews, yearly business reviews… Show more
• Created detailed reports and presentations for leadership teams, including: Work Day Analysis, ADHOC reports, investment reviews, yearly business reviews, geographical sales reports, SKU rationalization
• Forecasted multi-million-dollar buys to ensure the best deals between both parties Show less

Chicago, Illinois

• Strategically initiated B2B Sales using a consultative approach
• Identified, targeted and pursued potential new accounts
• Drove territory by relationship-building, product knowledge, and meeting sales objectives
• Managed, grew and retained industrial and commercial accounts nearing $1 million dollars

Northwest Indiana

• Oversaw 13 stores within Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan for a large home center retailer
• Trained employees, monitored inventory, tracked sales and set goals
• Participated in special events/projects which include store grand openings, contractor events, competitive analysis, pricing surveys, local customer events, customer clinics, store sets, re-merchandizing and re-labeling
• Built trusting relationships with store managers as well as team members and customers

Master Of Science In Business And Leadership, International Business

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Human Resources Management