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Experienced professional in the grocery industry ranging from resets/remodels to buying, selling and analytics.Cape Coral, FL 33993EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEDetail-oriented and results-driven retail and sales leader with 35 years of experience driving customer satisfaction, sales growth, and operational excellence. Proven expertise in managing high-performing teams, developing and executing strategic plans, and fostering collaborative environments. Skilled in category management, sales, and business development. Proficient in managing profit and loss statements.Authorized to work in the US for any employerWork ExperienceTeam LeaderAdvantage Solutions-Cape Coral, FLMarch 2023 to PresentAs Team Leader at Advantage Solutions, my focus lies in leading retail transformations across the Portland Albertsons/Safeway Division, where my strategies have directly contributed to enhanced customer experiences and sales growth. My approach combines meticulous attention to detail with a foundational grasp of basic math skills, ensuring every store transition is both precise and efficient. At the helm of a committed team, weve managed successful remodels and resets, fostering a collaborative environment that empowers collective success. My role encapsulates a drive for operational excellence in retail, underscored by a steadfast commitment to optimizing store layouts and streamlining processes for the benefit of clients and customers alike. Business ManagerAcosta Sales & Marketing-Jacksonville, FLSeptember 2022 to March 2023 Manage 12 clients business across conventional grocery channel in Western United States. Retailers including -Albertsons, Raleys, Stater Bros, Metropolitan Market, Gelsons & Bristol Farms Implementing sales strategies to continually drive volume and increase market share while gaining new distribution across clients portfoliosDirectorAcosta Sales and Marketing-Jacksonville, FLMay 2018 to September 2022 Lead a team of 15 Customer Managers focusing on promotional plans and new item opportunities to ultimately achieve company and clients objectives Worked closely with and assist team in executing all promotional plans and contracts to maximize sales and profits leading to increased market share Developed relationships across all levels of customer organizations to mutually grow our businesses Trained new employees on processes and policies as well as manage direct reports performance Customer ManagerAcosta Sales and Marketing-Jacksonville, FLFebruary 2015 to May 2018 Managed all aspects of Albertsons Portland Division business as well as independent retailers from new item presentations to promotional contracts Partnered with customers and distributors to effectively coordinate timing and execution on new item launchesNatural/Specialty Category ManagerC & K Market-Medford, ORFebruary 2013 to February 2015 Purchased all natural/organic/specialty products for grocery, deli, dairy and frozen departments Worked closely with other category managers and schematic designer to include new items in schematics to maximize new item exposure to ensure the best results Setting margins & gross profits to make sure success was obtained while being competitive with other retailers Involved brokers and vendors in my yearly programs to make sure ads and promotional vehicles are successful Strategic planning and execution increased categories sales by 40% Account ManagerUNFI-Providence, RIJune 2004 to February 2013 Managed day to day operations at C & K Market as well as other independent accounts Managed profit and loss statements Set up and executed all new items as well as individually met with 43 store managers and reset merchandise as necessary Continuously communicated with buyers on promotions to maximize sales & growth Managed regional merchandising representatives with their reset projects and implementation of new items Strategic planning and execution increased natural/organic/specialty items sales by 100% EducationASSOCIATES DEGREE in COMPUTER SCIENCEPONTYPRIDD POLY TECH COLLEGE WALES UK1986Skills Business development Leadership Strategic planning Management Sales Profit & loss Supervising experience Category Management Analytics Pricing Merchandising Recruiting Procurement E-Commerce Process Improvement Supply Chain Business Analysis Presentation Skills Sourcing |
