Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Albert R. Nicusanti Jr

Belmar

Summary

Versatile business leader bringing 50 years of experience as accomplished CEO and entrepreneur. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in the consumer products industry

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

President/Founder

Renegade Brands
02.2012 - 12.2020
  • Acquired the Yes Detergent brand initially owned by Dow.
  • Reintroduced the brand to retail partners in new forms and packaging
  • Cultivated strong relationships with retail partners to maximize brand volume
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives.
  • Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to comply with budgetary standards.
  • Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
  • Built the volume from$0 to $2mm
  • December 2020 acquired by copacker

Founder/President

Patriot Brands Inc
01.2008 - 06.2017
  • Acquired the brand: Tropical Select, formerly owned by Del Monte.
  • Developed and introduced Orange Juice and Iced Teas under the Tropical Select brand.
  • Built strong relationships with retail customers to foster collaboration and maximize volume
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives.
  • Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to operate within budgetary standards.
  • 2017 the brand sold to co-packer

Founder & CEO

Heritage Brands LLC
02.2003 - 09.2008
  • 2003: Acquired the Orphaned Brands: Top Job & Solo Detergent from Procter & Gamble.
  • Relaunched and grew sales from $0 to $6mm
  • 2005 Acquired Manhattan Products Inc. Carlstadt, NJ and integrated into Heritage Brands Inc.
  • 2006 Acquired Jennico Inc. Eau Claire, WI- integrated into Heritage Brands Inc.
  • Secured a 107,000sq. distribution center with 27 shipping bays to support the growing business
  • Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses budgeting accurately.
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Patriot Brand sold to KIK Custom Products, Concord CA

Chief Operating Officer

Manhattan Products
08.1996 - 02.2003
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
  • Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
  • Increased sales from 20MM to 62MM EBITA to 5.3MM
  • Monitored and analyzed industry trends to identify opportunities for organizational growth and competitiveness.
  • Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
  • Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline, and delineate necessary functions.
  • Represented organization at external meetings and events to promote and build relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.


Vice President General Manager Household Division

Church & Dwight Co., Inc
06.1994 - 07.1996
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
  • Led development of strategic marketing plans to raise awareness and drive sales growth.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.

Vice President of Sales

Church & Dwight Co., Inc
05.1985 - 06.1994
  • Crafted overall account sales strategies and coordinated activities of sales executives to achieve revenue goals.
  • Developed short and long-term sales strategies to gain market share, uncover new sales opportunities and increase revenue.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Initiated in-depth account assessments with sales and management teams to evaluate sales potential.
  • Performed monthly sales forecasting and competitive analysis to determine product performance levels and need for new product developments.
  • Created additional revenue streams by introducing new product lines, boosting revenue [Number]%.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Collaborated with advertising group to create uniformity between advertising messages and retail incentives.

National Sales Director

Church & Dwight Co., Inc
04.1980 - 05.1985
  • Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
  • Liaised with marketing and product development departments to maintain brand consistency.
  • Developed and implemented effective sales strategies and led nationwide sales team members to achieve sales targets.
  • Negotiated and closed agreements with large customers and monitored and analyzed performance metrics.

Regional Sales Manager

Church & Dwight Co. Inc.
05.1976 - 03.1979
  • Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients in assigned sales territories.
  • Participated in sales calls with direct reports to strengthen customer relationships and uncover possible opportunities for growth.
  • Generated detailed sales reports and forecasts to analyze performance and track progress.
  • Contacted key accounts regularly and achieved high satisfaction scores by routinely re-assessing needs and resolving conflicts.
  • Collaborated with senior executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation.

Unit Sales Manager

Calgon Corporation
07.1975 - 05.1976
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.

Assistant Unit Sales Manager

Procter & Gamble Co
05.1973 - 06.1975

Territory Sales Manager

Procter & Gamble Co
07.1970 - 04.1973

All accounts in South Queens & Nassau Counties, NY

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
06.1970

Skills

  • Highly developed entrepreneurial skills
  • Brand Management
  • Financial Management
  • Company Representation
  • Contract Management
  • Product Development
  • Cost Control
  • Revenue Growth

Timeline

President/Founder

Renegade Brands
02.2012 - 12.2020

Founder/President

Patriot Brands Inc
01.2008 - 06.2017

Founder & CEO

Heritage Brands LLC
02.2003 - 09.2008

Chief Operating Officer

Manhattan Products
08.1996 - 02.2003

Vice President General Manager Household Division

Church & Dwight Co., Inc
06.1994 - 07.1996

Vice President of Sales

Church & Dwight Co., Inc
05.1985 - 06.1994

National Sales Director

Church & Dwight Co., Inc
04.1980 - 05.1985

Regional Sales Manager

Church & Dwight Co. Inc.
05.1976 - 03.1979

Unit Sales Manager

Calgon Corporation
07.1975 - 05.1976

Assistant Unit Sales Manager

Procter & Gamble Co
05.1973 - 06.1975

Territory Sales Manager

Procter & Gamble Co
07.1970 - 04.1973

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Lehigh University
Albert R. Nicusanti Jr