Creating sales strategies and driving brand growth is my expertise. In my last two roles as country manager for Kitchenaid and Smeg, I have taken both from a zero business to relevant and strongly wanted brands in the Canadian market.
I manage all aspects of sales and marketing objectives with all National accounts in Canada. Having been a buyer for several years with Walmart, HBC and Sears, I have a great understanding of the mindset of a buyer which has helped contribute to my proven track record of real results and market share growth with "out-of-the-box" thinking.
Category management with a keen marketing sense and expertise in the CPG and small appliance industries. A true merchant, with the ability to not only have a vision but have set plans & direction to achieve these goals without compromising to quality or integrity.
Strong background in product development, both in soft and hard lines. Various commodity relevance that is applicable to specialty, mass, or online retail partners. The ability to expand any business strategically.