Rob O'Connor Email & Phone Number

Cherry Hill Nj

• Manage a sales team responsible for DVPG expansion into new markets as well as continued growth in our existing footprint• Monitor DVPG contracts to ensure compliance with pricing and terms. Manage over $7,000,000 in annual rebates to over 1,000 members• Negotiate deviated pricing and rebate programs with manufacturers and vendors• Responsible for managing associate vendor program

Responsible for processing over $3 million dollars in rebates each year from manufacturers and vendors to our members.Responsible for creating marketing materials, communications to membership, publishing the DVPG monthly newsletter.Handle issues that come up between vendors and members.Assist in contract negotiations between DVPG and vendors.Meet with vendors to explore new opportunities for DVPG membersServe on New Jersey Restaurant Association Legislative Affairs Committee.

Serve as a commissioner for the Cinnaminson Sewerage AuthorityPrimary focus on operations and construction.

I was responsible for managing various grants that were awarded to different organizations by our Board of Directors. I would review requests for payment to make sure organizations were meeting the terms of their agreement and spending grant funds properly. I would also work with project managers on various economic development projects along the Delaware River Waterfront in Camden and Philadelphia.