Rick Weigel Email & Phone Number

United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. We help customers in critical industries, like energy, chemical, power and renewables, life sciences and factory automation, operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.Responsible for the planning, implementation, and execution of RIDGID programs within Home Depot’s Plumbing Department. This responsibility includes Home Depot Store, Online, Canada.I am dedicated to developing effective materials management processes that meet KPIs in both PULL and MRP environments, while expanding national sales for Professional Tools through strategic promotions. I prioritize fostering strong relationships with Home Depot management and internal teams to ensure effective collaboration and program execution. By utilizing reporting systems to analyze sales trends and addressing merchandising issues in-store, I aim to predict product needs based on POS demand and support customer requirements. Additionally, I actively participate in events to enhance brand exposure and provide valuable market insights on pricing and competitive activities.

National Account Manager- (THD and Lowes)Responsible for all business pertaining to both the Home Depot and Lowes in several different departments. Heavy focus on new business development and new ideas to take the program to new levels. Was able to add over 50 new items in The Home Depot and 25 in Lowes. Won several displays in Lowes every QTR ( 9 Total ) Also, 1800 Store Off-shelf program at THD. Responsible for over $40m in annual sales and growth of about 12% YOY Proficient in Supplier Hub, Gateway, Syndigo, JDA, Vendor Drill and many more programs. Sell into 4 regular departments but increasing everyday with new contacts. Will grow ecommerce from 2% to 10% in just one year. Lead more than 6PLR’s in the past year.Was also able to grow NBD by 25% first year and 30% last year.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Manage national accounts such as Walmart, The Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, Tractor Supply, AWG, Publix, Variety wholesalers and also the professional/commercial accounts as well. I have been successful with getting new items listed and new programs implemented. I have exceeded the sales projections by over 40% and continue to add new customers each day. Took revenue from 0 to 18M in just 2 years.Research and analyze market conditions to determine customer needs, volume potential, competitive prices, and discount rates, and to develop sales campaigns and create and deliver sales presentations, promotional plans, and close sales.At Tractor Supply was able to create new business and gain 2 net new items in 2 departments.Help create and implement customer sales/marketing programs which continue to increase end-user sales out within specified territory (such as ISP’s)Assist in planning and managing all education events for specified accounts to ensure the brand, and new product education goals are met and develop new and innovative channels of distribution in Retail (through distributors), E-commerce, and other traditional outlets for our brands.Was able to grow NBD in every account I was assigned to.

Held accountable for the Southern Division, including Texas, New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, Puerto Rico, and St. Thomas Island while overseeing, 6 regional managers, 7 district managers and 54 marketing sales managers and 171 seasonal employee’s. Responsible for one of the highest sales plans in the company at $154M Growth in the past 3 years has increased by at least 22.4% annually. Team accounted for approximately $15M in District and Regional Manager Orders in the past 2 years.  Maintains solid relationships with major accounts and helped to obtain 41 new listings in Wal-Mart, Puerto Rico and assisted in the training for the distributors who handle our products.

 As a part of the Home Depot Platform team for United some of my responsibilities include customer relations, marketing, budget and most importantly order writing. Have written around 50 million dollars in host orders for both fertilizers and controls. Also assist in the plan-o-gram integrity, Pricing surveys, Data analysis as well as the planning of the retail sales teams monthly execution. Maintained close contact with the field organization helping them with sales and useful information that they need to perform their jobs.

 Regional manager for the southern division which includes; Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, Puerto Rico and St. Thomas Island. I currently have seven district managers and fifty-four marketing sales managers. We are responsible for one of the highest sales plans in the company at 110 million dollars. Our growth in the past three years has increased at least twenty percent year over year. My staff and I have accounted for around five million dollars in district and Regional Manager Orders in the past three years. Have excellent relationships in all of the accounts we deal with including Depot, Lowes and Wal-mart. and have helped to obtain sixteen new listings in Wal-mart in Puerto Rico and also assisted the training for the distributors over there who handle our products.

 My position was designed to create new business and build relationships around a newly created position with The Home Depot. Increased the regional promotion plan and gain new opportunities for the company on a regional basis. Wrote orders over three million dollars in fertilizers, controls, batteries and lamps. Responsible for creating Roll Plays for HDTV in both fertilizers and chemicals. I also built a presentation for the Regional Merchandise Manager to give nationally on “How to save money by doing it yourself”. Created a new schedule and rotation for local road shows. This entailed lining up the vendors and giving them direction for the show as well as making them responsible for the lunch that was provided each day

 Began this position in New Orleans which was in need of a corporate restructuring that included the restructuring of 10 people in that market. Sent to Florida to create new business and teach my techniques to the staff. In charge of 74 Wal-marts, 64 K-marts, 44 Lowes, 49 Home Depots and 42 Scotty’s. With 14 territory sales managers under me and allot of territory to cover time management was key to our success. Rerouted the stores and streamlined several programs to increase a year long business. Focused on the seasons and the products to put more emphasis on them. Developed a program called the “flyer” which initialed the stores commitment to lowering prices for this special event. It was a tremendous hit in both Kmart and Wal-Mart. We obtained several orders and the product turns increased by over 30%. Won the Retail excellence award that year and also the All Depot Team award. (2003).

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Activities and Societies: Football, Delta Chi Fraturnity, intermural sports.I also hold a degree in middle childhood education.

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