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Michelle Durgin

Michelle Durgin

Westbrook,ME

Summary

Highly motivated, dynamic leader with demonstrated project management skills. Innovative problem solver, experienced at creating collaborative solutions, developing, and executing improved, cross-functional procedures, and driving change. Strategic advisor with proven track record of delivering financial results.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Sales Manager

Acosta Sales And Marketing
2022.06 - Current

Oversee sales and business development team responsible for a portfolio of clients with over 120 million dollars in retail sales.

Key functions include strategic business planning, new product launches, category management, customer relationship development, and financial administration of 50+ clients at Hannaford.

  • Nominated for Simply Good Foods Broker Team of the Year-2022 & 2023

Senior Business Manager

Acosta Sales And Marketing
2017.08 - 2022.06

Oversee sales and business development functions including strategic business plans, new product launches, category management, customer relationship development, and financial administration for over 20 clients at Hannaford.

• Awarded Pfizer’s Circle of Excellence Award - 2018
• Awarded Acosta’s Bronze Chairman Award - 2019
• Awarded Alva Amco's President's Award - 2019
• Awarded KAO's Broker of the Year Award - 2020
• Awarded Ricola's Outstanding Business Partner- 2020
• Awarded Simply Good Foods Broker Team of the Year-2021

Account Executive

Burdette Beckman Inc.
2015.07 - 2017.07

Responsible for execution of client strategic initiatives and growth strategies for several Grocery and Seasonal clients at Hannaford.

Hannaford Supermarket-Pricing Manager-Center Store

Delhaize America
2013.02 - 2015.06

Managed a team of 7 analysts, assigned to 140+ Center Store categories with weekly sales of approximately 50 million dollars and 15 million dollars in gross margins.


Ensured category pricing supported initiatives and aligns with banner strategy, while remaining competitive in all market areas and achieving overall gross margins.

DA-Master Network Project- Business Lead

Delhaize America
2009.01 - 2013.01

Led a team of 24+ associates, consultants, project managers and critical stakeholders through the transition of all retail price and promotion execution processes, systems and customer facing elements, for all 7 Delhaize America banners; completing the Delhaize America Master Network platform.

Hannaford Supermarket-Pricing Manager-Fresh Foods

Delhaize America
2005.01 - 2008.12

Managed a team of 5 analysts responsible for weekly sales of 34 million and gross margin dollars of 11 million; ensured fresh departmental pricing and promotions supported departmental initiatives, drove top-line sales, and achieved overall gross margin targets, while remaining competitive in all market areas.

Hannaford Supermarket-Additional Roles Held

Delhaize America
1990.05 - 2004.12
  • Fresh Seafood Buyer
  • Pricing Analyst-Center Store
  • Distribution Operations Supervisor-DC 01
  • Grocery Re-Order Buyer

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Southern Maine
Portland

Skills

    Category Management

    Data Analysis

    Business Planning

    Project Management

    Strategic Advisor

    Vendor Management

    Cost Negotiation

    Budgeting & Forecasting

    Replenishment

    Associate Development & Leadership

Timeline

Senior Sales Manager

Acosta Sales And Marketing
2022.06 - Current

Senior Business Manager

Acosta Sales And Marketing
2017.08 - 2022.06

Account Executive

Burdette Beckman Inc.
2015.07 - 2017.07

Hannaford Supermarket-Pricing Manager-Center Store

Delhaize America
2013.02 - 2015.06

DA-Master Network Project- Business Lead

Delhaize America
2009.01 - 2013.01

Hannaford Supermarket-Pricing Manager-Fresh Foods

Delhaize America
2005.01 - 2008.12

Hannaford Supermarket-Additional Roles Held

Delhaize America
1990.05 - 2004.12

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Husson University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Southern Maine
Michelle Durgin