Tracey Ayres

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Sr. Director, Brand Marketing @ Unleashed Brands
Texas, United States
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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States, United States
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About Tracey Ayres

Experienced Retail Brand & Consumer Product Goods Marketer with over sixteen years of progressive experience in the CPG and QSR industries. Passionate about connecting with consumers! Managed large billion-dollar brands as well as smaller, growing brands. Extensive brand management experience in brand identity/positioning, revenue growth, franchisee relationships, brand story telling, P&L management, cross functional partnerships, digital activation, social media, strategy development, innovation, activation, franchisees, CRM, shopper marketing, & sales partnership. Respected team leader and excellent collaborator always willing to roll up my sleeves and do what it takes to get the job done.

Tracey Ayres's Current Company Details
Unleashed Brands

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Sr. Director, Brand Marketing
Texas, United States
Tracey Ayres Work Experience Details
  • Unleashed Brands
    Sr. Director, Brand Marketing
    Unleashed Brands
    Texas, United States
  • Papa Murphy'S International
    Vice President, Brand & Innovation
    Papa Murphy'S International Jul 2019 - Present
    Us
    Key Responsibilities: Drive revenue growth for retail QSR brand through activation & innovation strategies. Leading rebranding efforts through creation of new brand positioning, brand identity and launch of a new logo to grow awareness and consideration with growth target.Responsible for the annual brand plan and long-range strategy to identify revenue growth opportunities to optimize topline growth. Includes development of 360 marketing activation plan to drive revenue through digital, paid & organic social, email, text, OTT, broadcast, app downloads, experiential and broadcast assets.Oversee innovation strategy and pipeline development for current product categories while driving breakthrough innovation into new categories and channels.Grow and develop strategic partnerships to increase revenue and marketing funds.Manage a large team of marketers, designers, and product developers to create and execute growth plans.Lead all external agency identification and relationship management.
  • Aramark
    Senior Director
    Aramark Sep 2016 - May 2018
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us
    Key Accomplishments: Responsible for revenue growth of a $400MM higher education portfolio through field marketing (B2B and B2C) and customer expertise.- Developed localized retail strategy to meet consumer demand across 56 unique college campuses (determining consumer need states, identifying national retail partners, developing sales & consumer activation plans).- Managed key client relationships & partnered with sales to drive mutual category growth through new & existing opportunities.- Managed a team of 17 field marketers to execute against specific customer needs while delivering on the corporate strategic framework.- Led all consumer research and growth recommendations including shopper platform innovation.
  • Rug Doctor Llc
    Director Of Marketing
    Rug Doctor Llc Nov 2014 - Sep 2015
    Plano, Texas, Us
    Key Accomplishments:General Manager of the $155MM rental business including field marketing & customer growth strategy- Managed development of television, radio and digital advertising campaign plus CRM in conjunction with agency to increase brand awareness.- Created custom field sales strategies to ensure proper execution of marketing plans across multiple unique geographies and channels to deliver on local consumer insights.- Led consumer insights initiatives and research to define Rug Doctor target consumer and positioning.- Managed $2.2MM shopper marketing budget across top 15 customers to deliver top line growth.
  • Pepsico - Frito Lay
    Senior Marketing Manager - National Consumer Promotions & Sports Marketing
    Pepsico - Frito Lay May 2014 - Oct 2014
    Purchase, New York, Us
    Key Accomplishments:Managed national shopper marketing consumer promotions to deliver top line growth through portfolio integration of Frito Lay and Pepsi brands while delivering impactful digital and in-store activation.- Led team of agency partners, fields sales and brand teams through briefing, idea development and final approval of in store and digital promotions elements with $20MM activation budget. - Implemented digital and onsite event activation to support sports contracts with NFL, & MLB to create impactful consumer interaction with efficient ROI for Tostitos and Lay's. Marquee events included MLB All Star Game, NFL Kick Off, Super Bowl and season long activation.- Developed strategy/solution for all PepsiCo portfolio consumer promotions events based off demand insights to unlock retailer extensions and path to purchase to deliver top line growth through increased number of displays and pounds vs. YA.- Created and presented selling materials for field to leverage with customers during event sell in.
  • Pepsico - Frito Lay
    Senior Marketing Manager - National Brands Innovation
    Pepsico - Frito Lay Jan 2011 - May 2014
    Purchase, New York, Us
    Key Accomplishments:Led "first-of-its-kind" innovation for 3 initiatives resulting in 6 new retail SKUS with $86MM in year one revenue as well as 2 branded Foodservice launches with national customers. - Led development of a competitive response strategy to identify future competitors on the cusp of significant growth, prioritized the competitive threats and gained alignment with Sr. Management.- Developed Lay's Kettle Cooked and Rold Gold innovation strategy including $40MM three year pipelines. - Led development of the branded PepsiCo Foodservice Innovation Framework that identified 20 white space innovation areas and opportunities for growth, establishing concept testing protocol for optimization.- Conducted ideation sessions with Frito Lay and Quaker cross functional stakeholders, identifying 30 ideas for testing with key partners. Results = 2 national launches- Supervised the creation and launch of Lay's Air Pops proposition. Launch included 3 SKUs for $31MM NAR.- Led the creation and lunch of Rold Gold Pretzel Thins. Launch included 3 SKUS for a $30MM NAR
  • Dean Foods
    Senior Brand Manager - Tru Moo Flavored Milk & Refreshment Beverages
    Dean Foods Nov 2009 - Jan 2011
    Kansas City , Ks, Us
    Key Accomplishments:Initiated re-stage of the $725MM branded flavored milk portfolio into one national brand & building the $200MM refreshment beverage portfolio strategy.- Tasked with regaining household penetration and increasing frequency.- Led cross functional team to determine key elements of the TruMoo brand expansion from capital requirements to efficient spend of $20MM brand activation budget.- Developed customized marketing plans for over 35 dairies to deliver upon local market needs.- Led cross functional team to create & validate the positioning for Swiss Tea - Developed multi-channel Swiss Tea brand plan to deliver top line & margin growth - Result: Swiss added to Wal-Mart modular with full distribution, gross Sales up 35% vs. YA, volume up 21% vs. YA.
  • Sara Lee Corp.
    Brand Manager - Jimmy Dean Fresh Sausage
    Sara Lee Corp. Dec 2008 - Nov 2009
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Key Accomplishments:Charged with driving growth for the $300MM Jimmy Dean branded Fresh Breakfast products. Managed the strategy, planning, online activation, social media, consumer promotions, pricing, innovation, forecasting, and budget for the refrigerated business with complete P&L responsibility.- Led Jimmy Dean $3MM online advertising campaign including SEO and Social elements to build brand equity, drive awareness and increase buy rate - managed multiple agency relationship.- Managed the package and product innovation for refrigerated sausage (45% of total brand volume), leading cross functional teams from R&D/Manufacturing to Graphics and Finance to achieve goals.- Brand lead for annual operating plan to include estimating volumes, consumer activation plans, and presentation development.- Managed roll sausage share vs. profitability (optimizing pricing and improving return on trade Investment.
  • Sara Lee Corp.
    Associate Brand Manager - Sara Lee Frozen Sweet Goods
    Sara Lee Corp. Sep 2007 - Nov 2008
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Managed full range of business activities for the $130MM Frozen Dessert brand including consumer promotions, online marketing, social media activation, product development, forecasting, budget, packaging design, P&L responsibility and cost saving initiatives.Key Achievement: Restored Sara Lee Frozen Sweet Goods to profitability through total business analysis and recommendations that included costs savings, innovation, activation changes and portfolio management resulting in a $15.2MM turn around in 12 months.- Launched 3 line extensions for new brand platform contributing $10MM in net sales. Led cross functional team from R&D formulation and plant trials through commercialization.- Led development of the annual operating plan and marketing plan for total Sara Lee Frozen Bakery.- Partnered with cross functional team to develop the marketing strategy, sales materials, and packaging redesign for a new product platform contributing $23MM in annual net sales.- Point for Shopper Marketing agency for in-store programs across 50+ accounts with $9MM budget.
  • Sara Lee Corp.
    Assistant Brand Manager - Jimmy Dean Frozen Convenience
    Sara Lee Corp. Sep 2006 - Sep 2007
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Key Accomplishments:Responsible for driving continued growth of the Breakfast Convenience portion of a $340MM Frozen Breakfast brand with a focus on product innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.- Managed consumer promotions, P&L, costing and pricing.- Created and launched a new platform, leading team from initial concept through commercialization. Launch included 3 SKUS.- Developed and launched 2 line extensions (Ham Bowl & Smoked Sausage Skillet) across multiple channels including Grocery, Wal-Mart and Club.- Directed the package improvement initiative for Jimmy Dean Skillets line to improve shelf presence and decrease costs. Led cross functional team from initial consumer research through development, implementation at the plant level and presentation to sales.
  • Sara Lee
    Mba Marketing Intern
    Sara Lee Jun 2004 - Jan 2005
    Chicago, Il, Us
    • Managed a $4.7 million budget for the nationwide promotions and advertising campaign for the Emeril brand.• Organized the Ball Park Tailgate report with CBS Sports and the Southeastern Football Conference. Worked closely with CBS producers to lead this initiative for 10 CBS game of the week events. • Created and launched a brand specific web site for Emeril’s Gourmet Sausage – www.emerilsgourmetmeats.com. • Implemented a regional sampling program for the Jimmy Dean brand, managing a $25,000 budget.• Completed velocity analysis to determine the effects of couponing vs. messaging on market penetration.
  • Regency Centers
    Marketing Manager
    Regency Centers 1998 - 2002
    Jacksonville, Florida, Us
    Created a customer relationship management program with key customers and managed corporate advertising & marketing initiatives for $3.2 billion portfolio with 272 shopping centers.
  • Pga Tour
    Administrator - Tournament Players Club At Sawgrass
    Pga Tour Dec 1995 - Aug 1997
    Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl, Us

Tracey Ayres Skills

Leadership Product Marketing Consumer Insight Brand Marketing Online Marketing Brand Development Digital Strategy Executive Management Retail Customer Marketing Innovation Development Brand Equity Market Research Competitive Analysis Digital Marketing Advertising Merchandising Customer Relationship Management Strategic Planning Franchising Innovation Management Strategy Branding Product Innovation Customer Insight Trade Marketing Marketing P&l Management Customer Management Cross Functional Team Leadership Social Media Marketing Creative Direction Consumer Marketing Strategic Brand Positioning Strategic Thinking Brand Strategy Business Strategy Brand Positioning Strategies Product Development Product Launch Annual Planning Cross Functional Collaborations Problem Solving Brand Management Consumer Products Marketing Strategy Marketing Research Brand Architecture Branding And Identity

Tracey Ayres Education Details

  • Haslam College Of Business At The University Of Tennessee
    Haslam College Of Business At The University Of Tennessee
    Marketing
  • Baylor University
    Baylor University
    Marketing/Management

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Tracey Ayres works for Unleashed Brands

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Tracey Ayres attended Haslam College Of Business At The University Of Tennessee, Baylor University.

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