A proven achiever with a robust background in Sales, New Business Development, National Account & Strategic Channel Management, Merchandising, and Product Marketing helping world-class companies achieve their goals. Expertise within the Consumer Durables and Home Furnishings fields working with iconic, industry leading brands. Skilled in optimizing the business potential within the retail national account, hospitality, independent dealer, emerging markets, furniture and mattress retail channels. Action oriented innovator helping companies in the development of new product introduction strategies, identifying market specific opportunities, and tactical execution plans. Experienced operating in highly competitive environments and organizations that demand continuous improvement. MBA & GE Six Sigma GreenbeltExpertise includes:• New business development, market & customer development, and channel expansion• Product marketing & retail merchandising• Developing and leading cross functional teams• National account management; Big Box, Club, Dept Store, Specialty Mass• Multi-Channel experience: National Retail, Builder, Hospitality, Independent Dealer, Licensing/Licensees, Specialty Retail, Wholesale Distributors• Idea generator, innovator, activator, critical thinker, creative problem solver, consensus builder• Product Development (incl. NPI process, product management, product planning, commercialization)
Listed skills include Channel Strategy Development, National Accounts, Product Marketing, Business Development, and 46 others.