Dynamic sales leader with a strong background in strategic planning, process design, and data-driven analysis, adept at tackling complex challenges to drive revenue and profit growth. Proven success in building and mentoring high-performing teams that consistently exceed targets. Recognized for exceptional communication and collaboration skills, fostering enduring cross-functional partnerships that inspire creativity and innovation. Committed to delivering measurable business results through a results-oriented approach and a deep understanding of market dynamics.
Work History
Vice President, Sales Planning
2 Years 5 Months
Perdue Farms | 01.2024 - Current
Directing a 9-member team responsible for Sales Strategy & Planning, Project Management, and Sales Communications for $3.2B annual revenue
Sales Strategy & Planning: 5-year Strategic and Annual Planning to include revenue, profit and share objectives and resource allocation for all retail channels
Project Management and Sales Communications: Portfolio Management, Pricing Actions, Innovation, Industry and Internal events
Liaise with Customer Sales, Brand Marketing, Omnichannel Media, Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Production, Customer Service, Finance, Revenue Growth Management, and Category Management teams
Senior Director, Sales Strategy & Planning
6 Years
The Hershey Company | 01.2018 - 01.2024
Directed a 13-member team responsible for Sales Strategy & Planning, Sales Communications, Pricing Actions, Route-to-Market Execution, and Learning & Development for $6.7B annual revenue for Walmart, Club and Food channels
Director, Go2Market
2 Years
The Hershey Company | 01.2016 - 01.2018
Directed a 20-member team responsible for Brand-based Sales Strategy, Communication and Execution of Sales plans for confection, snacks and grocery categories
Director, Retail Area Sales
3 Years
The Hershey Company, Northeast & Central Areas | 01.2013 - 01.2016
Directed a 345-member retail organization to achieve $1.4B in annual revenue across 17 states within Walmart and Food & Convenience channels, managing a $13.6M budget
Customer Team Lead
6 Years
The Hershey Company, Northeast Food Customer | 01.2007 - 01.2013
Directed a 7-person Customer Sales team delivering $178M annually in the Food channel; oversaw a $16.2M trade/waste budget and improved net sales by 180 bps and operating income by 130 bps
Retail Development Manager – Retail Analytics
1 Year
The Hershey Company | 01.2006 - 01.2007
Key Account Manager - Stop & Shop/Giant of Maryland
1 Year
The Hershey Company | 01.2005 - 01.2006
Retail District Sales Manager - Salt Lake City District
3 Years
The Hershey Company | 01.2002 - 01.2005
Retail District Sales Manager - Baltimore/Washington District
1 Year
The Hershey Company | 01.2001 - 01.2002
Retail District Sales Supervisor - Hershey District
1 Year
The Hershey Company | 01.2000 - 01.2001
Retail Sales Representative - Hershey District
The Hershey Company | 01.2000undefined
9 Years
01.1991 - 01.2000
Prior sales and management roles at national logistics companies
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Skills
Strategic planning
Business development
Complex Problem-solving
Process improvement
Cross-functional collaboration
Sales channel analytics
Timeline
Vice President, Sales Planning
Perdue Farms
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Senior Director, Sales Strategy & Planning
The Hershey Company
01.2018 - 01.2024Read More
Director, Go2Market
The Hershey Company
01.2016 - 01.2018Read More
Director, Retail Area Sales
The Hershey Company, Northeast & Central Areas
01.2013 - 01.2016Read More
Customer Team Lead
The Hershey Company, Northeast Food Customer
01.2007 - 01.2013Read More
Retail Development Manager – Retail Analytics
The Hershey Company
01.2006 - 01.2007Read More
Key Account Manager - Stop & Shop/Giant of Maryland
The Hershey Company
01.2005 - 01.2006Read More
Retail District Sales Manager - Salt Lake City District
The Hershey Company
01.2002 - 01.2005Read More
Retail District Sales Manager - Baltimore/Washington District
The Hershey Company
01.2001 - 01.2002Read More
Retail District Sales Supervisor - Hershey District