As the Director of Supplier Relations at AIA Corporation, I leverage my 25 years of experience in corporate partnerships and multi-channel merchandising to create and execute cross-functional strategic plans that both exceed business goals and meet customer needs. I am a rebate program expert who manages a large portfolio of independent distributors and promotional product suppliers, educating them on sales tools, spearheading marketing, sales and promotional campaigns, reporting COGS, trends, gap analysis, and resolving disputes.I am a results-focused product champion, customer success advocate, and leader who believes in taking the time to understand what is ailing a person, department, or supplier/vendor to determine what they are actually trying to achieve. I enjoy problem-solving through making data-based decisions and navigating complex situations and conversations through listening, building rapport, and asking astute questions. I am adept at negotiating outcomes to ensure all stakeholders are happy. My specialties include sales enablement, growth strategy, operational framework, demand generation, working relationships, client services, value-based selling, post-sale customer success, high-growth enterprises, innovation leadership, people management, developing and mentoring teams, reporting, project management, forecasting, and gap analysis.