Kerri Schlenker Email & Phone Number

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States

• Delivered new-to-the-world product category of interior floor paint to retail and ecommerce, supported with a national digital ad campaign, generating $4M in revenue in its inaugural year.• Launched first Rust-Oleum Concrete Sealer program at Menards, generating $3M in annual revenue. Held shelf placement for over six years with additional shelf space awarded in spring of 2021.• Developed annual brand roadmap to direct innovation and long-term product and brand strategy, resulting in $40M incremental revenue over tenure.

Greater Chicago Area

• Achieved stretch goal of increasing company profit margin by 6% over prior year by working with the procurement team to develop profitable products that fit the company’s brand strategy.• Communicated publishing plan to all sales teams while working in collaboration to develop strong product programs to increase sales.

Greater Chicago Area

• Successfully reduced inventory costs by 28% while maintaining a 95% in-stock rate.• Created quarterly budgets for key brands to determine annual royalty projections, including: Nascar, Hershey’s, Jardin, Campbell’s, and KitchenAid.

Greater Chicago Area

• Coordinated and managed annual New York Stationery Trade Show and Book Expo America.• Tracked product shipments from overseas vendors to ensure on-time delivery of goods.

Greater Chicago Area

• Conducted YOY analysis to determine gaps in the business and implemented plan to make up lost dollars.