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Elk River, Mn, Us

I manage the southern half of MN and all of IA to ensure inventory availability, market coverage and brand awareness is optimized.

Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States

Golden Valley, Mn

Oversee the total product lifecycle from business case to decommercialization. Perform and utilize market analysis to drive new product development opportunities. Lead new product development initiatives through the commercialization process. Employ project management methodologies and resources, such as Smartsheet, to track new product development activities. Ensure products meet both brand and regulatory compliance standards. Develop pricing strategies to maximize profitability. Analyze sales history, customer input and market trends to develop a forecast by product. Initiate resource planning through forecast management. Maintain saleable inventory levels to ensure product is delivered to market on time. Monitor inventory levels to identify aging inventory and ensure a healthy inventory pipeline. Responsible for profitability management ensuring price aligns with cost adjustments and profit margins are maintained or grown. Perform sales trend analysis to understand sales volume and potential seasonality to enable more effective operations and a consultative approach to customer engagement. Lead cross-functional teams of sales, marketing, supply chain, operations, IT and finance. Review and ensure contract terms are followed. Directly engage with customers to develop relationships and trust.

Eagan, Mn

Partner with organizations to tailor a comprehensive marketing program that supports their integrated communications and bring their products to market faster and more efficiently. Commercial print, direct mail, Distribution, Product Labeling, Promotional products and Office Supplies.Strong focus on understanding and supporting franchise organizations. Working to earn a CFE credential.

Develop marketing plans and promotional literature. Perform sales analysis to identify market trends, identify key market segments and projections.Instituted the project management process, which streamlined new product development and revamped order processing.Lead projects with 5 different internal functionalized groups.Cultivate sales growth through targeted distribution channels. Develop/Manage Projects in a turn-key system averaging a 1 week project life-cycle.Develop E-procurement solutions to support specific customer project needs. Manage over 50 individualized customer programs.Responsible for $1.5 million in sales revenue management. Grew core business sales revenues by 28%.

Developed tactical plans to achieve strategic goals established by executive staff.Directed recruitment and retention initiatives, achieved attrition of less than 8%.Evaluated, planned, implemented and supervised the training, personnel management and equipment readiness for a Field Artillery Firing Battery. Coordinated with senior executives to achieve organizational goals. Conducted evaluations and reviews of subordinate performance.Responsible for accountability, maintenance and employment of over $3 million in resources.Presented organizational data to senior executives at quarterly meetings.Managed a staff of 138 individuals from six different disciplines.Bronze Star recipient acknowledged for exemplary service

Managed sales literature and forms inventory, tracked inflow/outflow of inventory, utilized MS Excel to database inventoried literature, coordinated order processing for 5 district offices and all regional representatives, advised representatives on new marketing initiatives and process controls.

Bs, Marketing

Graduated with a Bachelor in Marketing. Started studies in Advertising as a Minor

Professional Certificate, Project Management

I received a continuing education certification in Project Management learning the project management methodologies.

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