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Extensive 38-year career in the Confection & CPG sector 

NCA –National Confectionery Association Board of Directors

Distinguished by quadrant experience, surpassing typical  channel-centric leadership

Strategic Vision & Execution:
A 10,000 Foot Perspective

Key Insight: Maintain a holistic view to drive effective solutions.

Proven Expertise:

  • Spearheaded the successful US launch of a major Japanese confectionery brand

  • Optimized retail segment sourcing through the development of a 128-item planogram for a specialty market retailer

  • Secured and managed Mass Merchant category captaincy for a 48-SKU segment, encompassing sourcing, ideation, cost analysis, and distribution strategy

  • Provided strategic counsel on diverse processes and products within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector

  • Developed a proprietary risk assessment framework for new product lifecycles (Fad, Trend, Evergreen), significantly mitigating risk for consulting partners

  • Key product Facilitator on brands, private label and co brands for major USA retailer trade segments including Dollar, Drug, Club, Food and Specialty

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Strategic
Product Development:

Ideation ~ Benchmarking ~ Market Analysis

Ideation:

Conceptualization through brainstorming and visual

Market Analysis:

Competitive benchmarking, retail pricing strategy, margin optimization, and cost analysis.

Product Lifecycle Segmentation:

Classification as fad, trend, or evergreen for strategic planning.

Global and Domestic Sourcing Expert

Extensive Global Experience:

Over 14 countries

Tariff and Duty Expertise:

In-depth knowledge of regulations by country

Logistics and Supply Chain Optimization:

Freight, logistics, and warehouse modeling

Expertise in Major
Brand & Licensing Management

Development of compelling licensed partnership presentations and contract proposals

Comprehensive understanding of royalty structures, guarantees, and potential pitfalls

Clear articulation of the distinctions between brands and licenses

Referencing Fad, Trend and Evergreen model matrix when evaluating a new contractual partner

Comprehension of brand teams organizations, brand team brokers, pros and cons of both

Strategic Sales and Account Management Expertise

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Strategic Selling & Business Development:

Proficient in "Hunter" and "Farmer" sales methodologies for new client acquisition and existing account growth

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Key Account Management:

Expertise in managing and developing key, core, and focus accounts to drive revenue and build strategic partnerships

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Value-Based Selling:

Skilled in articulating product/service features and translating them into tangible customer benefits

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Performance Management & Alignment:

Proven ability to manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Management by Objectives (MBOs), and Management by Exception (MBEs) for synergistic team performance

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Sales Process & Communication:

Strong listening, process management, and follow-up skills to ensure effective communication and drive successful sales outcomes

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