Mark Toth

Mark Toth Email and Phone Number

Founder and CEO @ Urban Wok
Minneapolis, MN, US
About Mark Toth

TIER I MARKETING STRATEGIST: CMO/VP MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTBrand Strategy ~ E-Commerce ~ Digital Strategy ~ Content Marketing Strategy ~ Social Engagement ~ Brand PositioningAward winning marketing Leader/Consultant demonstrating over 15 years of proven results based on growth strategies grounded in consumer insights. Proven marketing and strategic communications leader with experience driving revenue and building brand equity through: strategic communications, digital marketing, public relations, social media engagement, content marketing strategy, experiential marketing, partnerships and promotions, impactful creative and consumer insights. Core Competencies:Brand StrategyMarketing StrategyCosumer InsightsDigital Marketing StrategySocial EngagementContent Marketing StrategyE-CommerceAdvertising/PromotionBrand PositioningPortfolio ManagementBusiness Model DevelopmentPerformance TurnaroundsChange Management ExecutionNew Business DevelopmentLicensing/PartnershipsMarket/Competitor AnalysisInnovation Leadership/New Product LaunchesRestaurant Marketing ExpertiseRestaurant Operational ExpertiseB2C and B2BSports Industry Expertise

Mark Toth's Current Company Details
Urban Wok

Urban Wok

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Founder and CEO
Minneapolis, MN, US
Website:
urbanwokusa.com
Employees:
29
Mark Toth Work Experience Details
  • Urban Wok
    Founder And Ceo
    Urban Wok
    Minneapolis, Mn, Us
  • Urban Wok
    Founder & Ceo
    Urban Wok Feb 2016 - Present
  • Chameleon Marketing & Sales
    Founder
    Chameleon Marketing & Sales Jan 2016 - Present
  • Bellisio Foods
    Vp Of Marketing
    Bellisio Foods May 2012 - Dec 2015
    Minneapolis, Mn, Us
    Responsible for developing the overall marketing infrastructure at Bellisio Foods. This includes process, culture development, consumer insights, marketing strategy, planning, portfolio management, brand positioning, execution(digital and traditional) and evaluation. Brand Portfolio included Michelina's, Chili's Grill and Bar and Boston Market
  • Kellogg Company
    Senior Director Of Marketing Innovation
    Kellogg Company Apr 2011 - Apr 2012
    Battle Creek, Michigan, Us
    Led a cross functional team of 40 and 6 direct reports. Report directly to President and CMO of The Kellogg Company. Responsible for all marketing innovation from concept to commercialization.• Developed 5 year pipeline with validated concepts for Eggo, Morningstar Farms and Kashi• Key representative for Global Kellogg Marketing Team. Developed corporate innovation strategy globally for Frozen Foods.• Launched $120MM of innovation across 3 brands in 2011 and 2012. Included Special K Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches.
  • Conagra Foods
    Sr. Director Of Marketing Orville Redenbacher'S Popcorn
    Conagra Foods Jan 2008 - Aug 2010
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
    Create, drive, and support long-range strategic initiatives to deliver $500 million in gross revenue, $320 million in reported net sales, and $117 million in profit across multiple retailer channels. Key member of management team reporting directly to the VP/President. Coordinated the efforts of 6 direct reports and 30+ member cross functional team. Managed teams responsible for all brand advertising, branding, positioning, targeting and new product development. Record Orville volume growth +18% and profit growth +50% in 1st 12 months.Envisioned, constructed and implemented full category story around merchandising principles, pricing principles, shelf sets, segmentation, and consumer insights at TOP 15 retailers; led to +40% increase in Orville facings, +50% increase in merchandising and share gains across the board. Led team to uncover new category insight vs. other salty snacks resulting in re-positioning, new advertising, entertainment partnerships with Red Box, M&M's and NBC, contemporized packaging redesign and new cheese product launch with 4 new products. Developed and led pipeline process with R&D which resulted in $100 million in innovative ideas/platforms over 3 years. Three new transformational platforms slated for 2010 launch estimated at $50 million dollars of gross revenue.Leveraged company's manufacturing capabilities and market position to create new on trend product line from concept to test market in 9 months; $25 million dollar business, 6 sku's, and 80% incremental. Effectively prioritized and executed Orville "SMART POP" strategy as on trend with Health and Wellness emphasis in marketplace; conducted research which led to new positioning and messaging for "SMART POP" segment; +10% volume growth and +23% profit growth.Business of the Quarter 2x and Con Agra Business of the Year in 2009.
  • Conagra Foods
    Director Of Marketing Slim Jim
    Conagra Foods 2007 - 2008
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
    Managed Slim Jim/Meat Snacks portfolio PNL of $325 million in gross sales, $70 million in profit w/ spending budget of $40 million; achieved +20% volume growth & +38% profit growth in 1st 18 months. Uncovered groundbreaking insight resulting in new targeting, packaging, re-positioning and re-launch of Slim Jim brand and product mix; solidified World Wrestling Entertainment as a partner/title sponsor; heavy emphasis on event and interactive marketing/new website. Effie nomination for interactive.Captained cross functional team to develop a convenience store shelving solution; 20,000+ merchandising racks installed in 2 years; + 30% increase in facings. Gained alignment to convert an existing manufacturing plant into an alternative Slim Jim production facility; $7 million capital investment, 25% IRR; +10 margin points. Built momentum within brand organization to divest the Pemmican beef jerky business to a Brazilian manufacturer netting $10 million in bottom line profit vs. 2008.Nominated for 2009 Effie advertising excellence award.; Fortune 500 company with portfolio of over 100 leading US brands
  • General Mills
    Senior Marketing Manager, Old El Paso
    General Mills 2006 - 2007
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us
    Orchestrated activities of broad cross functional team(20)to forge portfolio strategy to manage $280 million in gross revenues, and $101 million in profit; managed a $54 million consumer/trade budget.Developed portfolio strategy which included 6 individual segment strategies; drove +15% profit.Repositioned brand as more contemporary and "fresh" through market research, advertising, new products, customer/consumer promotions and merchandising; delivered +6% volume growth.Developed a 5 year pipeline w/ 13 new platforms which led to the launch of a 4 sku "fresh" salsa line nationally.
  • General Mills
    Senior Marketing Manager, Pillsbury Frozen Biscuits & Dinner Rolls
    General Mills 2004 - 2006
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us
    Drove share and category growth with $200 million in revenue, $30 million in profit; managed $40 million spending budget. Led plant consolidation/relocation which delivered $10 million in profit the 1st year; profit growth +22%. Revised consumer targeting and positioning to revitalize Pillsbury Oven Baked Dinner Rolls/Biscuit; discontinued 5 slow moving sku's and launched 3 new sku's; volume increase +9%.Developed integrated "Cooking for Two" platform along with 9 additional General Mills brands; led initiation and development of corporate wide AARP partnership targeting empty nesters/boomers.Earned Chairman's Award for outstanding business performance and collaboration across divisions.
  • General Mills
    Marketing Manager, In-Store Bakery
    General Mills 2003 - 2004
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us
    * Responsible for delivering $100 million in gross revenue and $20 million in profit Streamlined product portfolio from over 300 items to less than 100 items; + $5 million in profitLed broad cross-functional business unit through a strategic planning process to deliver its first portfolio strategy to manage volume and profit; +12% volume, +20% profit.Successfully partnered & developed branded "Signature" Breads program for Kroger.
  • General Mills
    Assistant Marketing Manager, New Refrigerated Main Meals, Betty Crocker
    General Mills 2001 - 2003
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us
    Led 30-member cross functional team of Marketing, R&D, Sales, Finance, and Distribution from Lloyd's and Betty Crocker Meals, to deliver breakthrough product in less than 6 months.Prepared $500 million pipeline of concepts for emerging refrigerated entrée category and secured $8 million in capital for cutting-edge manufacturing system.
  • General Mills
    Assistant Marketing Manager, Western Regional Sales Office
    General Mills Jan 2001 - Sep 2001
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us
    Developed/presented sales, marketing and merchandising programs for Albertsons, Fry's & Safeway.Sold in Nature Valley platform to the Safeway headquarters-achieved 100% ACV.Developed a joint marketing program for Albertson's around children's education and cereal.
  • General Mills
    Assistant Marketing Manager, Trix Cereal, Big G Division
    General Mills 2000 - 2001
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us
    P&L responsibility for General Mills Top 10 cereal brand--$85million in gross revenueReformulation of product along with brand positioning drove volume +5%, profit +10%, and .5 share point increase.Coordinated extensive market research to monitor and continually refresh the idea pipeline of " the hottest new trends with kid"---pipeline of initiatives solidified market leadership for the next five years.
  • General Mills
    Associate Marketing Manager, Nature Valley, Snacks Division
    General Mills 1997 - 2000
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us
    P&L responsibility for $150 million brand; 3 year CAGR of +46% in gross revenue & +25% profit.Reformulated Nature Valley Hard Bar, identified a new demographic target leading to re-positioning around "The Energy Bar Nature Intended"; packaging redesign, print, sampling programs.Created partnerships with the US Ski Team, PGA Tour, ATP Tour, and The Nature Conservancy. Overhauled the manufacturing process which included sku discontinuance of the Chewy segment and increased capacity game plan for Nature Valley Hard BarsLed and developed a $100 million in pipeline ideas/platforms. Long term impact 2 million case business in 1997 to a 15 million case in 2005-+650%Earned Chairman's Eagle Award for business performance along with Effie award for advertising excellence.
  • Brinker International
    General Manager/Area Director
    Brinker International 1992 - 1997
    Dallas, Texas, Us
    Full day to day responsibility of all restaurant operations for a $2MM+ per unit-- 5unitsResponsible for sales growth +5% and profit growth +10% for 5 consecutive yearsResponsibility for development of management team (20) and staff (+200) and regional training unit.
  • Cargill Inc
    Legal Assistant
    Cargill Inc Jan 1991 - Jan 1992

Mark Toth Skills

Marketing Strategy Customer Insight Marketing Strategy New Business Development P&l Management Integrated Marketing Segmentation Market Research Fmcg Portfolio Management Cross Functional Team Leadership Product Development Consumer Products Turn Around Management Management Brand Management Innovation Leadership Consumer Brands Business Model Development Advertising Strategic Brand Positioning Content Marketing Strategy Digital Marketing Strategy Social Engagement E Commerce Interactive Strategy Advertising/promotion Performance Turnarounds Change Management Execution Licensing/partnerships Market/competitor Analysis Innovation Leadership/new Product Launches Restaurant Marketing Expertise Restaurant Operational Expertise B2c And B2b Strategic Planning Product Management Restaurant Management Sales Business Strategy Business To Business Competitive Analysis Social Media Brand Development Social Media Marketing Account Management Market Planning Marketing Management Brand Repositioning

Mark Toth Education Details

  • University Of St. Thomas
    University Of St. Thomas
    General
  • University Of Minnesota
    University Of Minnesota
    Marketing
  • Denison University
    Denison University
    Economics

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