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Aaron Kopp

Bentonville,AR

Summary

Experienced project manager and sales professional with marketing and account management proficiency. A creative, highly motivated, results-oriented individual, with strong communication and analytical skills. Proven performance in business, marketing, sales, design & engineering, and leadership.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

PMO Manager

Rite Aid
04.2024 - Current
  • Managed 70 store pilot where high shrink was reduced from 20% to under 2%.
  • Managed space optimization initiatives to increase sales dollars per linear sq. ft, with an 8.8% lift.
  • Drive end-to-end project management of merchandising, tech service applications, and federal change policy projects of various scale, across the business.
  • Organized and led strategic project kick-off meetings with cross-functional teams to establish project deliverables and identify timing requirements.
  • Created and managed project timelines, assigning key milestones and resolved any issues that emerge.
  • Actively managed project status documents to keep stake holders informed
  • Continually review that business needs are being met, by evaluating the progress and effectiveness of current project(s) and initiatives.



Business Development Manger

Advantage Solutions
08.2022 - 03.2024
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to identify and gain new business opportunities, resulting in + $1M in In Store demo contracts, and over 2.5M samples distributed through Online Pickup & Delivery sampling
  • Establish and maintain customer relationships with various Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) marketing teams in the snack, beverage, & Over the Counter (OTC) categories
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams across various supplier and Walmart with focus in operations, digital media, creative development, Online Pickup & Delivery (OPD), Walmart+, and Walmart Connect (WMC)
  • Create and present creative solutions to gain engagement through experiential, in-store, OPD, digital media, with various CPG Walmart suppliers


Account Manager

Advantage Solutions
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for event program tracking, timeline development, and budget management.
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams across various supplier and Walmart with focus in operations, digital media, creative development, Online Pickup & Delivery (OPD), Walmart+, and Walmart Connect (WMC)
  • Troubleshoot and ensure all issues are escalated to the appropriate department, while maintaining effective communication with the client(s).

Project Coordinator

Shine Solar
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Establish strong customer relationships, as the sole point of contact for customer, to manage their experience from sale to install
  • Trouble shoot and ensure all issues are escalated to the appropriate department, while maintaining effective communication with the client
  • Managed and coordinated a que of 75+ projects simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables were completed on time and within budget

Technical Proposal Writer & Design Updates

Shine Solar
11.2019 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for developing & building custom, technical solar proposal for sales consultants
  • Demonstrated experience proofreading, editing, & writing technical documentation
  • Managed and utilized proprietary CRM and technical software (Drone Deploy)
  • Collaborated cross functionally between sales, project managers, and operations departments

Assistant Account Manager

Towne Park
04.2011 - 09.2019
  • Responsible for overseeing and facilitating all aspects of hotel parking and valet parking for several high-end properties in the Denver Metro area
  • Hired, trained, and supervised a team of ten or more Guest Service Associates (Valet/ Bell Services)
  • Oversaw revenue collection on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
  • Conducted regular safety training, while also responsible for reporting and filing damage claim reports

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
12.2011

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Hiring & Training
  • Planning & Strategy
  • Account Management
  • Budget Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Proposal Writing
  • CRM Software
  • Communication

Timeline

PMO Manager

Rite Aid
04.2024 - Current

Business Development Manger

Advantage Solutions
08.2022 - 03.2024

Account Manager

Advantage Solutions
08.2021 - 08.2022

Project Coordinator

Shine Solar
01.2021 - 08.2021

Technical Proposal Writer & Design Updates

Shine Solar
11.2019 - 01.2021

Assistant Account Manager

Towne Park
04.2011 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Metropolitan State University of Denver

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