Ken Ninomiya Email & Phone Number

Miami, Florida, United States

Lead and oversee all aspects of Sedano's Omnichannel E-commerce environment to develop a superior grocery shopping experience for Sedano's customers. Sedano's Supermarkets is the nation's largest Hispanic retailer and largest Hispanic-owned supermarket chain serving over 1 million shoppers a month.

Miami

I instruct the E-Commerce Digital Marketing and Social Media Certificate and undergrad program in partnership with Facebook at Miami Dade College.

Miami, Florida, United States

I apply practical, real-world experience to newly developed eCommerce initiatives to help build and lead the omnichannel strategy while refreshing brands, online assets and messaging. I define & rolled out CPG omnichannel and e-commerce strategy roadmaps to grow revenue on Amazon and web properties.Exceeded sales plans +13% to grow market with expert understanding of CPG products and competitive landscape.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

I managed in-store and online programs for Publix, Kroger, Lion King, Harris Teeter, SEG, all independents in Southeast, leading the promotional execution collaborating between brand teams, sales teams, and leadership.I developed sales direction and creative strategies to lead, manage, and execute a $700MM sales plan of a multi-layered product portfolio, working closely with division sales directors to deliver three years of +2% top-line growth.I improved trade marketing spend of 3%, positively impacting the P&L with cost-containment plans.

Miami

I founded ekn links to be an innovative hands-on strategic omnichannel sales and business development firm focused on building opportunities for international consumer products. I collaborated, developed, and implemented go-to-market online and in-store CPG product strategies to generate $30MM+ of sales to food, drug, e-tail, and mass accounts, earning five national marketing recognitions. I planned and executed all business development, sales initiatives, traditional and digital marketing, and promotional activities to establish the brand in the market. My mission was to help international companies understand the multi-channel opportunity in the U.S. market, working with major firms from Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, France, and China.

I developed localized shopper marketing business plans in partnership with the brand team and retailers.I led the sales programs for a $45MM Walmart business and national accounts to deliver an 18% increase.I was responsible for leading a $180MM national sales plan and directing 20-member retail and wholesale sales team. I produced a 3% top-line profit increase by repositioning the product line and redefining the account base.

Miami, Florida

I created the first of its kind DTC online eCommerce program for Target and Walgreen's, producing $200K sales year one. I developed multi-country mass-market retail and online programs to lead category innovation, reposition product lines and unlock white space by designing account-specific promotions to deliver a 37% revenue increase. I led cross-functional teams, building consensus, winning buy-in from leadership, and championing the development of e-innovations such as improved packaging, better online experiences, and targeted content.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

I was a key leader in a four-person management team that opened the US office, developing the plans to grow from a $1M annual importer to a major U.S. market player with a loyal customer base and annual revenues over $40 million.I accelerated the digital transformation across the US sales organization by championing an eCommerce agenda and spearheading the development of the company’s B2B website platform.I managed design and marketing of $4MM+ controlled label product as a member of the Wal-Mart team.I created a shopper specific new product line for Office Depot generating $3MM+ of annual sales in 24 months.

Omnichannel Marketing Executive Education Certificate - Credential Id: 50358550

Emba, Master Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General