Victor Stramenga
Mooresville,NC
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Finance - Kress Business Unit
Positec Group
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborate and guide $1B Sales Management organization to drive topline results, prudent management of discrete channel partner spending and ultimate profit opportunity
- Championed continuous improvement within finance department, providing clarity to internal stakeholders via regular review and enhancement of policies and procedures.
- Leveraged advanced analytics tools to enhance forecasting accuracy with 10% tolerance and enabling more informed decision-making at both tactical and strategic levels.
Director, Sales Excellence
Husqvarna Group
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Partner with senior omnichannel sales leadership to guide $1.2B topline results via deployment of sales operations, sales coordination, analytics and channel marketing assets
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale; satisfaction score improvement of 500 bps.
- Established culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Director, Commercial Finance
Husqvarna Group
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Collaborate with North American Sales Management to drive $2B topline results, prudent management of discrete channel partner spending and ultimate profit opportunity; improving gp rates by 150 bps yoy through time in position
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements reducing audit time by 50%.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
Director, Global Handheld Product Management
Husqvarna Group
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Oversee strategic long-term generation plan managing product life-cycle, new product development, product line extension and existing platform maintenance for $500M global product portfolio
- Influenced product roadmaps by identifying common client feature requests and communicating them to the Product Management team.
- Collaborated with global engineering teams comprised of 25 FTEs to resolve technical issues, identify project timeline improvements ensuring optimal performance of products and accurate ROI
- Mentored junior Product Management Associates to enhance internal skill sets and promote professional growth within the team.
Manager, Business Control - Commercial Finance / Global PM&D
Husqvarna Group
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Guide $1.9B global product channel providing direction on profit, return on investment, spend performance and overall execution versus plan
Manager, Business Control - Global PM&D / Sourcing
Husqvarna Group
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Guide $1.9B global product channel and $2.1B global sourcing team providing direction on profit, return on investment, spend performance and overall execution versus plan
Senior Financial Analyst
Husqvarna Group
11.2012 - 03.2014
- Oversee compilation and analysis of US manufacturing footprint conversion costs and operating variances
National Account Manager
Husqvarna Group
11.2010 - 11.2012
- Managed, supported and grew business relationships with existing accounts and developed strategies to increase sales and revenue.
- Built strong relationships with key decision-makers at the executive level within national accounts organizations.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive sales plan to achieve designated group sales objectives consistent with overall company short- and long-term objectives.
Product Development Manager
Husqvarna Group
08.2008 - 11.2010
- Contributed to Global Product Management team initiatives including determining overall direction, business case analysis, strategic objectives and new product initiatives for category responsible for $750M in global sales
International Sales Manager
Husqvarna Group
08.2007 - 08.2008
Project Manager: Supply Chain Integration
Husqvarna Group
08.2006 - 08.2007
Customer Fulfillment Manager
Husqvarna Group
08.2004 - 08.2006
Credit Analyst
National City Bank
09.2001 - 05.2004
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
06.2012
Bachelor of the Arts Degree - Accounting
Washington and Jefferson College
05.2001
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Creativity and Innovation
- Strategies and goals
- Business Leadership
Timeline
Director, Finance - Kress Business Unit
Positec Group
10.2023 - Current
Director, Sales Excellence
Husqvarna Group
01.2021 - 10.2023
Director, Commercial Finance
Husqvarna Group
07.2018 - 01.2021
Director, Global Handheld Product Management
Husqvarna Group
07.2016 - 07.2018
Manager, Business Control - Commercial Finance / Global PM&D
Husqvarna Group
01.2016 - 07.2016
Manager, Business Control - Global PM&D / Sourcing
Husqvarna Group
03.2014 - 01.2016
Senior Financial Analyst
Husqvarna Group
11.2012 - 03.2014
National Account Manager
Husqvarna Group
11.2010 - 11.2012
Product Development Manager
Husqvarna Group
08.2008 - 11.2010
International Sales Manager
Husqvarna Group
08.2007 - 08.2008
Project Manager: Supply Chain Integration
Husqvarna Group
08.2006 - 08.2007
Customer Fulfillment Manager
Husqvarna Group
08.2004 - 08.2006
Credit Analyst
National City Bank
09.2001 - 05.2004
Master of Business Administration -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of the Arts Degree - Accounting
Washington and Jefferson College
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