Growing Organic Vegetables
Rachael Pevy
Billings,MT
Summary
Dynamic Product Development Manager with a proven track record in vendor management, leveraging market trends, and curating assortments to enhance sales. Recognized for strong negotiation skills and cultivating lasting partnerships. Passionate about delivering high-quality products to the consumer from concept to launch.
Excels in team collaboration, adaptive to changing needs, and reliable in delivering results. Skilled in market analysis, project management, and innovative solutions. Valued for strong leadership, clear communication, and strategic planning abilities.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Manager
Rite Aid
05.2023 - Current
- Oversaw development of more than 50 new PL products each year.
- Cultivated valuable relationships with external partners including manufacturers and distributors facilitating successful launches.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify untapped opportunities for new product development or improvement of existing products.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create compelling product messaging, leading to increased sales and market share.
Retail Operations Manager
ATCO Energy
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Build and source product assortment for eCommerce platform home-wares launch.
- Manage content, packaging and images for online and in store marketing.
- Vendor management, agreements, terms and COGS.
- Research industry trends and technology to offer full category assortment at launch.
Divisional Merchandise Manager Jewelry & Watches
The Shopping Channel
04.2014 - 04.2017
- Lead buying team to develop categories and brand strategies.
- Complete P&L ownership.
- Developed productive vendor relationships.
- Drove department marketing strategies.
- Managed coached and developed the buying team for succession planning.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Senior Category Manager
Walmart Canada
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Strengthened core brands and developed new key product assortments.
- Reduced inventory by $10M while maintaining market share and increasing sales by 8%.
- Identified and reported KPI's to define successful category management.
- Established, initiated and optimized business strategies based on targets, product specifications, market data and budget.
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, flyers and in store signage to drive topline sales.
Category Manager
Walmart Canada
12.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed the fine jewelry department for 384 stores generating $60M sales annually.
- Built and strengthened strategic relationships with cross functional teams and vendor partners.
- Developed detailed sales forecasts based on historical data, allowing for proactive inventory management decisions.
- Introduced innovative new product categories to be on trend in the marketplace and retain new customers.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of products, ensuring optimal mix between high-margin items and cost-effective options for customers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop promotional campaigns that effectively increased category awareness and sales growth.
Senior Buyer
Taldor PTY LTD
01.1988 - 11.2010
- P&L ownership of gold and silver categories.
- Product development, designing, sourcing and procurement.
- Represented company at national and regional trade shows.
- Forecasted trends and drove merchandising strategies.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Visited supplier offices and factories to investigate facilities to meet quality requirements, specifications and delivery dates.
Education
Horticultural Technologist Diploma -
Olds College
Olds Alberta Canada05.2020
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Data-driven decision making
- Product launch planning
- Competitive analysis
- Innovation management
- Vendor relations
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Hanging with my dog Banjo
Software
Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Nielsen, Google Docs
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork from home optionWork-life balanceAccomplishments
- Reduced SKU count by 40% while exceeding prior year sales.
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Resolved multiple product issue through 3rd party testing.
Quote
If you can’t make it better, you can laugh at it.
Erma Bombeck
Timeline
Product Development Manager
Rite Aid
05.2023 - Current
Retail Operations Manager
ATCO Energy
11.2017 - 04.2018
Divisional Merchandise Manager Jewelry & Watches
The Shopping Channel
04.2014 - 04.2017
Senior Category Manager
Walmart Canada
01.2012 - 02.2014
Category Manager
Walmart Canada
12.2010 - 01.2012
Senior Buyer
Taldor PTY LTD
01.1988 - 11.2010
Horticultural Technologist Diploma -
Olds College
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