A results-oriented professional with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication talents; proven ability to excel as an independent contributor and as a team player; excellent customer service and relationship building skills; effective project management skills; able to multi-task and solve problems in a fast paced-environment; possesses a high aptitude for analytical thinking; flexible and eager to learn.SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONSSales• 15+ years experience in consumer goods sales and key account management• Proven ability to effectively communicate through multiple levels of management • Ensured full alignment of Regional and National marketing initiatives and strategy at key retail accounts• Professionally and creatively presented products and profitability to key decision makersAccount management• 10+ years experience in facilitating communication between retailers and 3rd party distribution systems• Worked with customers to determine their needs and identified available solutions.• Developing and executing joint business plans (JBP)• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer relationship management (CRM) tools.• Built relationships that resulted in future sales, as well as recommendations to other customers• Provided service that left a lasting impression proven by several complimentary communiqué to upper managementManagement• 2+ years experience in regional sales management• Managed, trained and supervised up to 15 direct reports across 5 states • Efficiently managed travel & execution expense budgets within targetsTECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONSProficient in Microsoft Office Suite package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and LiveMeetingProficient in Mac and PC usageCustomer Relationship Management toolsEvaluating and understanding IRI and Nielsens Consumer Insights