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Stockholm, Stockholm County, Se

Create marketing strategy and oversee P&L for all business in Americas as US board member of Swedish-based oral care company. Lead teams to develop new brands and sales platforms, and balance business costs with generated revenue to increase profitability. Foster culture of trust, authenticity, and support for all team members. • Collaborated across 29 subsidiaries in The Humble Company to identify brands to market in US, and redesigned packaging and size to meet US customer needs.• Cultivated open dialogue in safe environment and empowered staff by establishing weekly team meetings to reflect on business achievements and challenges.

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Se

Oversaw P&L for all business in North America. Evaluated marketing and brand strategy, partnerships, and brokers to identify solutions for revenue growth and cost savings. Designed new highly effective selling presentations using proven 5-step CPG sales method to develop brands and sell full scope of oral care products.• Expanded company from 2 people to 7 multifunctional team members by hiring new staff to support unique needs and functions of growing business.• Created new sales channels in Mexico by securing licensing agreements to manufacture kids’ toothbrushes with Disney characters.

Oakland, Ca, Us

Implemented new e-commerce marketing strategy for Pet Channel brands, transforming retail business. Designed channel-specific SKUs to separate Pet Channel products from other pet stores. Formed collaborative relationships with clients to reach best outcomes during yearly contract negotiations.• Amplified business revenue from $75M to $115M over 5 years.• Grew total Pet Channel business 14% in 1st year and received National Account Manager of the Year Award in 2019 for rapid growth.

Oakland, Ca, Us

Expanded products from Clorox portfolio into Natural Channel and Whole Foods. Boosted sales for Burt’s Bees line in Whole Foods after 10-year decline in sales. Consolidated 15 broker companies into 1, streamlining processes and reducing touch points for team.• Achieved growth rates of up to 60% within 3 years for Clorox portfolio SKUs introduced into Natural Channel business and sold at Whole Foods.• Increased sales at Whole Foods by gaining consensus to incorporate newly formulated, non-GMO products.

Oakland, Ca, Us

Oversaw entire portfolio for US launch of Tesco’s Fresh & Easy stores. Created custom, shelf-ready displays with Tesco. Leveraged CPG sales knowledge to incorporate new brands and distributions. Increased distribution into all categories of Clorox brands.• Developed newly opened store and grew revenue from $0 to $10M within 5 years.• Created special SKU packages for Home Cleaning aisle products to revamp brand strategy and increase business.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Managed Coffee, Snacks & Pet Nutrition business for P&G at Ralphs/F4L's grocery stores in SoCal. Responsible for all display, pricing, merchandizing, and shelf.