MICHAEL DALY
Olathe,KS
Summary
Over 40 years of Grocery/Drug Store and Corporate experience, with the main objective of growing same store sales and profit. Specialties: Proven track record of increased sales and profits, Customer Service, working with associates and Procurement. Strong Private Label and Branded Dairy and Center Store Category Management background.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Staff Member
Allied Security
Kansas City, MO
05.2022 - Current
- I work at Arrowhead Stadium with the events, Chiefs Football and concerts.
Event Staff
NPB Companies-Kansas City, KS
Kansas City
04.2022 - Current
- I work concerts, and provide security and event staffing around the KC area.
Senior Manager, Category Sales
Associated Wholesale Grocers - Kansas City, KS
Kansas City
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed the Ice Cream and Dairy Categories for 9 Divisions of AWG, (+3800 stores)
- Successfully added a Warehouse Milk Program in Nashville, (Sept 2022).
Senior Manager, AWG Brands
Associated Wholesale Grocers - Kansas City, KS
Kansas City
07.2018 - 06.2021
- AWG Brands: Always Save, Best Choice, Clearly Organic, Superior Selection and IGA
- Managed the Dairy and Ice Cream Categories for 8 Divisions of AWG
- September 2020 added Center Store Categories, Spices, Soup and Salt
- Monitored and controlled inventory, encompassing daily production, workflow and distribution.
Director of Member Services
Associated Wholesale Grocers - Kenosha, WI
Kenosha
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Worked with over 400 Independent Grocery Stores in 6 states on New Member Recruitment, Retail and Business Development, Retail Pricing, Retail Sales Growth Initiatives, Business Planning, Merchandising Plans, Advertising and Marketing.
Senior Sales Manager
Associated Wholesale Grocers - Kenosha, WI
Kenosha
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Worked with 200 Independent Grocers in Chicagoland with On Boarding, Item Selection, Pricing, Advertising, Aisle Flow and Daily Operations.
Senior Manager, Category Sales
Associated Wholesale Grocers - Kansas City, KS
Kansas City
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Categories of responsibility: Hot Cocoa/Milk Modifiers, Coffee/Non Dairy Creamers, Mustard/Vinegar/Ketchup/Marinades, Pasta Sauce/Salsa/Gravy, Peanut Butter/Jelly/Honey, Shelf Stable Juice/Drinks, Pickles/Olives/Relishes, Salad Dressings/Mayonnaise, Tea Bags/Instant Tea.
Senior Marketing Manager
Associated Wholesale Grocers - Nashville, TN
Nashville
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Responsible for managing all of the Advertising, Pricing and Branding Programs
- Branding programs include IGA and Cash Saver.
District Manager
Associated Wholesale Grocers - Nashville, TN
Nashville
07.2012 - 10.2014
- Worked with 65 independently owned/operated grocery stores on store conditions, sales and profit
- Areas of responsibility include the entire store
- Converted 7 stores to the Cash Saver format.
Account Manager
Supervalu Inc. - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Pleasant Prairie
01.2012 - 07.2012
- Worked with 39 independently owned/operated grocery stores on maximizing market share, sales and profit
- Areas of responsibility included everything within the four walls of the store
- Converted 2 stores to low cost SuperValu format.
Center Store/Private Brands Consultant
Supervalu Inc. - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Pleasant Prairie
11.2010 - 01.2012
- Center Store/Private Brands Consultant, Supervalu, Pleasant Prairie, WI
- Worked with 15 Independent Retailers on increasing market share and top line sales and gross profit
- Areas of responsibility: Grocery, General Merchandise, HBC, Frozen, Dairy and Cigarettes.
Category Manager
Roundy's Supermarkets Inc - Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee
01.2007 - 11.2010
- Responsible for the Housewares and Hardware Desk
- Added J-Hook and Appliance Programs
- Received 'Vendor Partnership Award' from Bradshaw International in 2008
- Received 'Vendor Partnership Award' from Rubbermaid in 2010.
Store Operations
Jewel-Osco - Chicago, IL
Chicago
08.1982 - 01.2007
- Store Director: (1995-2007), handled all aspects of successfully operating a store
- District Trainer: (1996-1999), worked with Management Trainee's on Store Operations
- Employment Manager: (2002), Responsible for the hiring of Management Personnel and Hourly Staff for the North Region.
Education
BBA - Business Management
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-1988
Skills
- Advertising
- Private Label
- Business Planning
- Category Sales
- Consultant
- Gross profit
- Managing
- Marketing
- Merchandising
- Pricing
- Profit
- Recruitment
- Retail Sales
- Store Operations
- Security checks
- Guest relations expertise
- Guest Relations
Timeline
Event Staff Member
Allied Security
05.2022 - Current
Event Staff
NPB Companies-Kansas City, KS
04.2022 - Current
Senior Manager, Category Sales
Associated Wholesale Grocers - Kansas City, KS
06.2021 - 11.2022
Senior Manager, AWG Brands
Associated Wholesale Grocers - Kansas City, KS
07.2018 - 06.2021
Director of Member Services
Associated Wholesale Grocers - Kenosha, WI
01.2018 - 07.2018
Senior Sales Manager
Associated Wholesale Grocers - Kenosha, WI
05.2017 - 01.2018
Senior Manager, Category Sales
Associated Wholesale Grocers - Kansas City, KS
06.2015 - 05.2017
Senior Marketing Manager
Associated Wholesale Grocers - Nashville, TN
10.2014 - 06.2015
District Manager
Associated Wholesale Grocers - Nashville, TN
07.2012 - 10.2014
Account Manager
Supervalu Inc. - Pleasant Prairie, WI
01.2012 - 07.2012
Center Store/Private Brands Consultant
Supervalu Inc. - Pleasant Prairie, WI
11.2010 - 01.2012
Category Manager
Roundy's Supermarkets Inc - Milwaukee, WI
01.2007 - 11.2010
Store Operations
Jewel-Osco - Chicago, IL
08.1982 - 01.2007
BBA - Business Management
Illinois State University