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Valerie Kay

Sarasota,FL

Summary

Sales and marketing manager with proven success in driving revenue growth for brands such as Paradise Grills, Polo, Pepsi, Kraft, and Florida Citrus. Demonstrates strong leadership abilities, fostering team motivation and performance. Experienced in developing and executing strategic marketing initiatives that enhance brand profitability and market share.

Work History

Gallery Team Leader

Paradise Grills
Sarasota, Florida
  • Elevated gallery performance by 150%, ranking among top five in US.
  • Developed robust customer relationships to drive revenue growth.
  • Guided sales team to surpass performance and development objectives.

Brand Specialist

Polo USA
Boca Raton, Florida
  • Surpassed annual sales goal by 145%, reversing long-term sales decline.
  • Achieved monthly sales growth of 5-20% over overall company performance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance marketing campaigns.

Director, Marketing Services

Advantage Solutions
  • Achieved 265% growth with programs for CPG marketers and U.S. retailers.
  • Managed in-house agency across design, copy, online, and marketing functions.
  • Established Advantage as a top ten marketing agency in North America.

Marketing Manager, Florida

Pepsi
  • Managed comprehensive marketing initiatives for Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Aquafina, Lipton, Canada Dry and Starbucks.
  • Achieved top rankings for brand launches including Aquafina and Code Red.
  • Directed strategic partnerships with NASCAR, Jeff Gordon, Orlando Magic, Universal Studios, and Sea World to enhance brand visibility.

Education

MBA -

Duke University

BA with Honors - Economics

Agnes Scott College

Skills

  • Sales and profit growth
  • Team leadership
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Organizational and analytical skills
  • Sales strategy
  • Marketing and Promotion strategies
  • Customer relationship management
  • Public speaking and presentation skills

Timeline

Brand Specialist

Polo USA

Director, Marketing Services

Advantage Solutions

Marketing Manager, Florida

Pepsi

Gallery Team Leader

Paradise Grills

MBA -

Duke University

BA with Honors - Economics

Agnes Scott College

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