Enjoying this flexible part time job! I’ve come full circle and am back in the cosmetics industry.

Responsible for delivering superior in-store presence for P&G brands through the leadership and management of 17- 30 direct reports. Ensure consistent and effective retail execution of selling and merchandising priorities. Consistently delivered and exceeded all company role objectives including:  My territory consistently achieved over 99% reliability on merchandising activities to include: new item launches, display events and audits, point of purchase material placement, data… Show more Responsible for delivering superior in-store presence for P&G brands through the leadership and management of 17- 30 direct reports. Ensure consistent and effective retail execution of selling and merchandising priorities. Consistently delivered and exceeded all company role objectives including:  My territory consistently achieved over 99% reliability on merchandising activities to include: new item launches, display events and audits, point of purchase material placement, data collection, price surveys and distribution void work. Responsible for all recruiting, pre-screening, hiring and training for over 30 direct reports. Optimized territories to keep travel costs to a minimum.  Achieved and maintained retention rates for direct reports that were significantly higher than the company/industry averages, resulting in stronger business results and cost savings for the company. Achieved top results in stores by providing quality training to direct reports on persuasive communication and handling objectives. Communicated new item, promotional opportunities and business results to Walmart Market Mangers via email and face to face meetings. Attended Walmart Market meetings to present this information via PowerPoint to all area management. Trained direct reports to achieve flawless execution of reset work including new stores set ups, grocery, health and beauty and cosmetics. Consistently delivered results significantly over the national average for number of displays at our top customers, Walmart and Target. Show less

Hired, trained and managed six Account Representatives in Ohio and West Virginia. • Account Reps sold directly to independent grocery stores to deliver optimal distribution of P&G products, with a primary focus on fact based selling in of new items and increasing distribution of existing lines. • Coached account representatives on persuasive selling skills and overcoming objectives at store level. • Managed performance and salary plans.

Point person for all retail activities relating to the Great Lakes division. Served as the liaison between the retail company that performed in-store work and the Kroger P&G team.• Managed the third party budget for the team to assure that they were being billed correctly by the retail company based on estimated hours for the third party schedule per period.• Executed periodic store audits to ensure POG compliance.• Executed display compliance checks for major merchandising… Show more Point person for all retail activities relating to the Great Lakes division. Served as the liaison between the retail company that performed in-store work and the Kroger P&G team.• Managed the third party budget for the team to assure that they were being billed correctly by the retail company based on estimated hours for the third party schedule per period.• Executed periodic store audits to ensure POG compliance.• Executed display compliance checks for major merchandising events.• Coordinated TIDE car promotion including scheduling the Nascar TIDE car to appear in selected stores, setting up display contest and prizes, collecting pictures of displays and taking part in judging the winner and presenting the prizes. Show less

Territory Sales Representative for Cover Girl and Max Factor cosmetic lines, making sales calls on my stores, including drug, grocery and mass accounts. • Achieved 100% coverage of stores in my territory within given time frame for every cycle.• Wrote direct orders in select drug and mass accounts.• Reduced out of stocks by an average of 25% by correcting on hand counts at store level resulting in increased orders being generated.• Sold in additional displays and display… Show more Territory Sales Representative for Cover Girl and Max Factor cosmetic lines, making sales calls on my stores, including drug, grocery and mass accounts. • Achieved 100% coverage of stores in my territory within given time frame for every cycle.• Wrote direct orders in select drug and mass accounts.• Reduced out of stocks by an average of 25% by correcting on hand counts at store level resulting in increased orders being generated.• Sold in additional displays and display quantities for promotional events. Show less