Richard Leddon Email & Phone Number

Boulder, Co

Delivery Service Partner for Amazon

Boulder, Co

Support growth strategy efforts, improve operations, analyze internal team workflows, and execute change management for enhancements to brand marketing processes, consumer marketing activities, software capabilities, hiring practices, and major account team goal implementation. Consult clients on improving operational efficiencies and streamlining processes and procedures in-line with overall client vision.• Deliver and facilitate achievable solution to expand marketplace footprint and increase profit; collaborate with executive team leaders and department leaders to develop and implement aggressive growth strategies over 5 years.• Achieve 100% buy-in and 11% revenue growth with net profit doubled over previous year within first 18 months.• Conduct executive and non-executive team trainings and workshops detailing new strategies of “Play to Win” and Good to Great” framework.• Analyze financial statements, review prior and forecasted profits, and identify potential investment opportunities.• Enhance start-up opportunities with comprehensive software assessment and Salesforce evaluation and recommendations.• Key consultant to effectively strategize on building and deploying national foundation grants for USTA and oversee hiring and onboarding activities for non-profit sports facility.• Lead health care practice start-up with oversight for finance, human resources, capital allocation, technology, credentialing, contract negotiations, and marketing initiative creation and execution.

Greater New York City Area

Led team of top consultants in developing and executing innovative strategies, organizational improvements, and technology implementations. Created and fostered key client relationships and collaborated with leadership to develop and grow business.• Developed and implemented innovative category management initiative and delivered process guidebook to US grocery procurement team for Albertson’s, the 2nd largest retail grocer within the United States.• Managed 18 month project with $1.5M budget; analyzed current procurement processes throughout 9 metro divisions nationally, and developed solution to improve efficiencies nationwide.• Led transformation of merchandising process for 1,000+ stores nationally. • Spearheaded CRM integration with SAP, improved sales and marketing processes, and developed shared services and business planning for industry leading clientele such as Bayer Consumer, Philip Morris USA, and PepsiCo.• Progressive promotions, based on success; prior positions include Senior Consultant, Manager, and Senior Manager.

Oradell, Nj

Oversaw daily activities and management of multi-million dollar national accounts. Developed and fostered key partner relationships and industry leaders to grow and enhance business. Developed innovative strategies to turn around underperforming accounts.• Catapulted $130M national account business up 30% in one year at Walmart, Target, and Kmart.• Developed scan based business plan, established relationships with key accounts, and built team of sales managers and analyst to fill distribution void and improve merchandising.

Racine, Wi

Managed largest accounts within Northeast division; increased national account growth through innovative strategy development and execution. Delivered growth solutions and collaborated cross-functionally to drive category expansion throughout major retailers. Implemented targeted programs catering to diverse consumers specific to region demographics.• Achieved strategic vendor and category management partner status with A&P, largest grocery account in United States.• Grew revenue $1M+ and increased growth 17% within 1 year by analyzing brands and presenting innovative proposal utilizing space saving management software to increase category merchandising.• Delivered increase in sales by 20%, 2 years in row, by implementing seasonal program with large Co-op partner.• Won multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism.• Progressive promotions throughout North Carolina, Missouri, New Jersey, and New York City, based on success; prior positions include Area Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, and Senior Account Business Manager.