Highly skilled and accomplished Consumer Products professional with leadership experience across a variety of product lines and classes of trade. Enjoys leading direct organizations to deliver top line sales and profits.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
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Work History
Field Operations Manager
American Greetings Corporation
New York City
06.2019 - Current
Responsible for leading a team to execute chain and corporate programs in order to maintain account standards and maximize profitable sales
Leads district annual sales of 10MM in American Greetings and Papyrus Cards
Reviews sales performance to forecast in assigned accounts and implements programs to meet goals
Builds and maintains a continuous relationship with key customers within assigned accounts
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Monitored team performance to assess training requirements and areas in need of improvement.
Zone Sales Manager
Pepperidge Farm Inc
New York City
03.2002 - 06.2019
Lead a team of territory sales reps and 40 independent distributors to produce sales of 25MM for the snacks division covering New York City and Westchester County, NY
Developed growth sales in all channels: Grocery, Drug Channel, Cash and Independent Customers
Expanded route infrastructure and trained new distributors
Account management selling with key contacts and group owners to maximize promotional execution
Lead all joint business meetings, sales training and monthly distributor workshops
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.