Liz Hackney Email & Phone Number

Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with National Craft Accounts; growing business with existing customers; and promoting the company to new clients to meet strategic business objectives.

Responsible for presenting solutions, growth opportunities and effectively managing the sales across multiple channels of distribution including: Mass Market, Grocery, Floral Wholesalers, Independent Art & Craft Dealers and Specialty Retailers. Key accounts include Hobby Lobby, Joann's, Kroger, Albertson's, Raley's, Amazon.Com, Costco, Fred Meyer.

Responsible for growing FloraCraft's business within eight state regions by effectively managing the sales across multiple channels of distribution including: Mass Market, Grocery, Floral Wholesalers, Independent Art & Craft Dealers and Specialty Retailers. Key accounts include Hobby Lobby, Kroger, Albertson's, Amazon.Com, Costco, Fred Meyer and Associated.

• Elmer’s Products, Inc., Columbus, Ohio 2002 - 2009A $360MM CPG company comprised of four unique businesses; Adhesives, Office, Board, Kids/Adult Arts and Crafts products. Regional Business Manager, West Region 2006 –.
• Awarded Top Regional Sales Manager for the West
• Double digit growth in profitability for 2009
• Implemented new merchandising vehicle for Kroger, represents $1MM in sales
• Costco – Elmer’s Glue Stick’s – first time in company history, represents $1.5MM in sales
• Secured 19 new items in Kroger 2009 POG replacing major manufactures, represents $500,00 in sales – first time in company history

• Responsible for development and managed Hunt/Elmer’s business within my region of 4 States geographical and/or account area. Areas of distribution included Office, School, Art, Framing and various Distributors. Worked.
• Territory Manger of the Year
• Territory Manger of the Month multiple times
• Successfully replaced all competitive Foam Board sku’s with major West Coast Framing Distributors.
• Coordinated and facilitated quarterly sales meetings with Distributor Representatives

• Developed and managed over 21 manufacturing companies ranging from Office, Art and Furniture products within Northern California, Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska and Nevada. Implemented strategies and policies of the.
• Double digit growth year over year
• Sales Rep of the Year for 5 manufactures
• Facilitated in store demonstrations and training for multiple manufacturers

Prepared detailed drawings, completion of mechanical or electrical drawings of components and assemblies from notes using computer aided design (CAD). Worked closely with engineers and design support team to insure accurate building of detailed components.