Leanne Kavanagh Email & Phone Number

Vaughan, On

Assist Director of Sales & Marketing & 2 key account managers in accomplishing daily tasks• Create and assist with key account presentations• Assist with new product development • Complete chain specific forms for new product listings, cost changes and in store promotions• Prepare sales reports and analysis when required • Communicate business needs with major chains: Walmart, Metro, Loblaws, Sobeys, Whole Foods, etc. on an ongoing basis • Maintain & update grocery chains internal websites with new listings/new product information: (Wal-Mart Retail Link, Metro Item Centre, Whole Foods VIP, Canadian Tire Vendor Gateway, Shoppers Drug Mart Vendor Board, LCL Commerce Portal)• Act as Catalogue Captain for GS1 Canada, administering product data uploads and maintenance using ECCnet, Item Certification and product recall • Update national sales team, brokers and distributors on new marketing and sales information• Provide sales representatives with marketing materials and samples as requested• Participate in monthly sales meetings; distribute meeting minutes• Manage marketing budget; create PO`s, invoices, track budgets on a quarterly basis• Communicate and resolve customer inquiries on products, delivery, pricing, available inventory, and other services, including inquiries from both key customers and consumers• Act as go-to person for supplier relations • Review CFIA compliance of product packaging; sourcing outside consultants for detailed analysis and approval• Create and maintain product catalogues• Maintain and update all price lists (regular, seasonal, chains, monthly specials) weekly• Implement graphic design tools such as Photoshop and Indesign in creating ads, POP marketing materials and sell sheets• Assist at trade shows when necessary (Including set up and tear down) and prepare all necessary documents and materials• Design office show room displays to showcase products

Create marketing plans and execute programs across Canada.Develop exciting promotional ideas and strategies for campaigns.Conduct demo specific research to determine the right market for each client’s request.Monitor and report program progress, follow up on programs with PowerPoint Presentations to the clients.Manage, track and communicate program modifications.Hire and manage a number of promotion teams across Canada.Provide clear direction and motivation to promotion teams.Manage vendor relationships, when pertinent and vital.Take meeting minutes, type correspondence.Coordinate travel arrangements.Create and maintain corporate book, one sheets and website.Manage payroll, accounts payable/receivable.Create invoices and work orders.Ship marketing materials across Canada, send packages by courier.

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Diploma, Corporate Media