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I’m a results-oriented and process-focused business leader with 20 plus years of experience in a wide variety of products. I am adept at using data to drive the development and implementation of profitable sales, marketing, purchasing, and inventory plans. When presented with a new product or category, I am able to quickly assess what strategies to implement. My negotiation, influencing, relationship development, and account management skills allow me to easily develop rapport with all levels of organizations. I bring a big picture perspective to all business challenges, optimizing processes to significantly increase profitability and reduce costs. I continuously seek opportunities to optimize processes, increase quality, and drive sales growth. Whether I am influencing a potential customer, analyzing data, renegotiating vendor contracts, or establishing strong inventory management standards, I strive to have a positive impact on the business. My experience with multiple companies, products, and categories allows me to quickly adapt to different processes, approaches, and products. I effectively lead whatever project or initiative I am tasked with, and I always work to identify ways to exceed expectations and add additional value. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Relationship ManagementSalesNegotiationBusiness DevelopmentInfluencingDeal ClosingExecutive PresentationsStaff DevelopmentSales LeadershipSales ManagementCategory ManagementRelationship BuildingStrategic PlanningMarketing PromotionsData AnalysisInventory ControlShrink ReductionVendor RelationsProfit MaximizationAccount ManagementLogistics ManagementForecastingPurchasingRetail.

Listed skills include Forecasting, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Management, and 36 others.