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Denver, Co, Us

In this role, I created a new ecommerce department that complements our instore retail business. I designed and helped implement company strategies and business plans and oversee all aspects of profit and loss. This role required the scouting of talent to build effective teams. I establish merchant partnerships with Top 100 companies, expedited the online merchant process to maximize sales and profits, and delivered an excellent customer experience.Some of my accomplishments in this position include:• Initiated and grew valuable partnerships with top companies including Walmart, Amazon, Kroger, Boxed, GMA, Rite Aid, and Wayfair.• Designed a startup e-commerce business within the organization to establish a sustainable revenue stream and compliment the overarching instore programs. • Awarded employee of the year during my first year with the organization

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Colorado

Entrusted with a wide variety of roles within a durable goods company. I supported key categories in sales and branding, and designed and implemented online marketing plans and established a strategic direction for the category to generate sales via online channels. I structured and negotiated partnerships with new and existing merchants. Additionally, I administered a P&L, implemented scalable revenue and margin improvements, and analyzed our data targeting set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). I also ensured compliance with company policies and procedures and monitored delivery and payment, purchase orders, and best practices.Some of my contributions in this role include:• Sold category programs to top retailers including Kohl's, Best Buy, Home Depot, Costco, Sam's Club, Lowe's, Macy's, Walmart, and Target.• Renegotiated costs and maintained quality business relationships with over 25 unique retail partners during a period of drastic supply chain disruption. • Oversaw marketing campaigns during the sell-through period with 50% of annual sales volume done within that eight week period.

Greater Omaha Area

I managed the daily e-commerce processes within the Walmart Garden business. I advanced strategic direction for multiple categories across three e-commerce platforms and implemented sales forecasting. I built a team of assistant buyers and led project teams focused on departmental and company objectives and led all quarterly and annual meetings with suppliers. I also spearheaded improvements in item discoverability via updated taxonomy, search and browse, email, and social media content. I drove progress with A+ content performance development plans (PDPs) and industry best practices.Accomplishments in this role include:• Entrusted to buy concurrently for three different e-commerce retail platforms.• Managed over $100M in revenue while hitting growth, profit, and co-op goals.

Greater Omaha Area

In my first position at Walmart, I bought for bought concurrently for 15 categories. This required evaluating quality goods and purchasing within prescribed budgets. I negotiated supplier contracts and maintained inventory and served as the Holiday team lead. I originated site taxonomy for the Walmart.com Garden Center.Key accomplishments include:• Won an Outstanding Performance Award as a new employee.• Promoted to a team leadership role during my first year at the company.

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

At Sandhills Publishing, I was tasked with the upkeep of various publications distribution channels around the world through data entry and circulation strategies.I worked as part of a team that has a strong focus on our customer relationships with the goal of leaving them more knowledgeable of our service after we talk with them than before

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Created listings and advertisements for our customers for TractorHouse as well as other publications produced by Sandhills PublishingAcquired and then helped in the upkeep of both new and existing accountsCreated sale orders and maintained records for my contacts

Lincoln, Nebraska

I was tasked with researching market trends and performance to provide clients with monthly reporting to help them better plan for future financial success.

Omaha, Nebraska

Completed Sales Representative training in customer support.Communicated with a diverse customer base using attention to detail and listening skills to provide great individual sales services.