Margo Schwartz Email & Phone Number

South Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Collaborate with Target buyer and cross functional partners as well as external vendor partners and JLB teams• Develop and deliver robust category reviews to Target buyer 3 times a year containing market place insights and opportunities• Utilize multiple data sources to identify actionable insights to drive business results both instore and online• Generate multiple weekly reports analyzing sales performance and providing actionable insights both instore and online• Drive Target’s transition process from planning through pog execution, building and managing all planogram versions• Recognized with category management award for executional excellence and being a valued thought-partner• Lead DEI initiatives for JLB including ideating, planning, and executing events

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Support Target omni line review creation with Sales partner to align customer strategies with Home Fragrance financial KPI’s• Own A&P budget to ensure execution and performance of Criteo and Roundel campaigns meet and exceed expectations• Collaborate with Sales, Brand Marketing, and Brand Activation on key programs and launches• Develop POG’s that support consumer shopability while optimizing brand mix and ensure margin accretive assortment • Partner with cross-functional team to implement SKU RAT/E&O to improve division profitability• Create and distribute high visibility weekly IRI reporting following product, retailer, and market trends

South Deerfield, Ma

• Accountable for Grocery, Drug, and Dollar Channel assortment optimization• Led IRI analytics for Home Fragrance division to include development and implementation of training program for Marketing• Created actionable monthly reporting including trends of our brands and competition.• Developed and presented top Customer Immersion review to Senior Leadership to outline ways of working to win• Responsible for on-boarding of new sales team members

Boise, Idaho Area

• Built and maintained client relationships through weekly communication and strong successful shopper strategy planning deliverables• Managed a wide range of requests for over 50+ categories including Competitor/Category Overviews, Brand Ranks, Market Baskets, Post Promotion Analysis, Partnership Planning, Sales Data for Strategic Planning, and more• Worked in numerous databases (IRI, Nielsen, Simmons, GfK, Mintel, Kantar, etc) gathering and analyzing raw data for over 10 clients• Mentored and trained new associate on daily tasks, client relationship best practices and overall position success

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Researched consumer information from both primary and secondary data, based on demographics for local, regional, and international for 6,000,000 existing and 4,000,000 potential customers to determine ticket sales• Communicated client’s business requirements by constructing easy to understand data and process models• Analyzed potential revenue from additional available resources that include; marketing sponsorships, food and beverage, 3rd party partnerships, team trademark consumer goods, and additional local resources, through financial modeling and pricing analysis• Evaluated risks related to requirement implementation, testing, project communication, and training• Facilitated weekly meeting with clients to document requirement and explore potential solutions which resulted stakeholder requirements into 10 effective deliverables

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Managed web-based and print marketing material needs across multiple departments• Assisted the team with developing and implementing social media strategies• Created direct emails, infographics, blog posts, and videos directed at multiple target audiences• Organized and documented workflow processes improving overall project management success

Hopkins, Minnesota

- Responsible for forecasting and purchasing of multiple lines of grocery products (canned seafood, snacks, one major Private Label vendor, P&G) across 10 distribution centers while maintaining a daily expected service level of 98% - Review lost sales report daily to identify items collecting outs and take action as needed by rushing purchase orders or preparing items for transfer trucks - Establish relationships with vendors and in house cross functional partners to track and update purchase orders to ensure prompt arrival - Operate internal computerized inventory system to open and place purchase orders following proper lead times and requesting expedited and rushed orders when needed each day - Recognize inventory problems and implement solutions to manage excess and aged inventory each week; work with vendors and brokers to sell off overages to avoid spoilage by period end

Hopkins, Mn

-Vendor maintenance, item maintenance and price maintenance-Managing promotions process from review to approval stage-Filing, faxing, copying, mailing, phones, store credits and vendor chargebacks-Resolve all internal and external customer requests and concerns while maintaining a high level of professionalism and service-Compile summary reports for key accounts, merchandisers and senior merchandiser-Interact with HomeOffice team counterparts to obtain, verify and gather category information to assist wholesale customers- Retail and department communications to include correspondence with customer service, vendors and other SUPERVALU departments as directed-Tag promotions in the Event Management system-Approve ads in E-Promo-Proof weekly retailer ads-Research PROMPT price discrepancies

Eden Prairie, Mn

- Communicated effectively with customers and carrier companies regarding truck loads to guarantee accuracy - Negotiated costs of truck loads to both carriers and customers to satisfy the individual while maintaining a steady company budget - Developed skills to independently complete required tasks in a thorough and timely fashion - Built rapport through positive interaction with customers and carriers over the phone and computer while meeting individual concerns or requests in a friendly manner

Plymouth, Mn

-Handled the in stock conditions of seven key retail customers and other stores as assigned to maximize profit coming in at each store- Worked independently with up to 30 cases of product at each store every day, discovering which product sold best based on the location it was placed in- Arranged and organized displays for store sampling events by working efficiently and managing my time well, in order to create appealing and well-structured displays

Waconia, Mn

- Ensured customer satisfaction while being held liable for running entire photo lab operation - Provided exemplary customer service during peak service times in the customer service department- Checked out customers and handled coupons, money, and any other issues that came up, to ensure the customer was completely satisfied with their experience

Master Of Global Management, Global Management

Activities and Societies: Thunderbird Student Government

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration - Marketing

Activities and Societies: Phi Mu, Women's Chorus, Resident Assistant