Steve Sturycz
Kenosha,WI
Summary
A Results-driven, creative and experienced Account Manager combining cross-functional competencies, team leadership in sales / forecasting, profitability, analysis, sell-in and sell-thru strategies, and design production.
Expertise includes creating brand awareness, analyzing data (numerical / shopper) and implementing projects to positively impact partnership goals. Proficient in identifying challenging areas and creating exceptional outcomes.
Recognized by all stakeholders, both professional and personal, as a competent leader that contributes consistently as a player and mentor, in creating exciting relationships at all levels.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Key Account Manager - US Farm, Ag & Home
WD-40
SanDiego, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Overall management of the US Farm, Ag & Home Class of Trade
- Maximized retailer categories, Shopper Insights and overall profitability of a WD-40 partnership through experience marketing, and providing exceptional customer service.
- Lead a team of category experts in achieving consistent double-digit topline growth (11% CAGR) while maintaining the highest GM% in the company, 12 years and counting.
RSR
Hershey Chocolate
Hershey, PA
04.2001 - 06.2008
- Overall management of a regional business to include a $7.5mm annual grocery chain.
- Exceptional merchandising skills & category captain status with grocery account.
- 7 consecutive years of plus top line and bottom line production.
Various
Coca-Cola Bottling - Chicago
Niles, IL
01.1990 - 04.2008
- Contributed in several capacities: Route Sales, Full Service Operations Mgr., Market development and Government / Municipal Negotiation.
- Strong acumen gained in a very competitive landscape.
Education
B2B Marketing, Marketing -
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI05.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WISkills
- Experienced Account Management
- Business Strategies
- Exceptional Business Development
- Strong Relationship Builder
- Cross-Functional Team Collaborator
Timeline
Key Account Manager - US Farm, Ag & Home
WD-40
06.2023 - Current
RSR
Hershey Chocolate
04.2001 - 06.2008
Various
Coca-Cola Bottling - Chicago
01.1990 - 04.2008
B2B Marketing, Marketing -
Gateway Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Concordia University Wisconsin
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