Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
Cortland Line Company is +100 year-old fly fishing line manufacturer with a rich history. Our US production of braided and fly lines still happens in Cortland, NY. I am leading a cross-functional team to deliver exciting growth plans. Cortland Line also manufactures the highest quality hollow-core and super braided lines. Check out our C-16 and Master Braid lines and discover the difference using the best can deliver. A sales professional with extensive CPG experience managing cross-functional capabilities to deliver growth. For 13 years before retiring, I have worked exclusively on the Walmart International Business for Unilever. Managing a Global Business allowed me to develop an extensive international network of exceptional contacts.
I am proud to be representing Cortland Line Company which is celebrating its 102nd year. Cortland Line is the oldest fly line manufacturer in the U.S. At Cortland, we want to help fly fishers catch more fish and enhance their outdoor experience.
I worked to transform the Go-To-Market approach across all customers and channels. Specifically, I developed long-term strategies and plans for delivering superior business plans and sales results. For the Walmart business, I lead a cross-functional internal team to improve Supply Chain and Customer Service by evaluating and rationalizing product assortment, and process improvement.
I provide Leading Insights and deliver Outcome-oriented Training to the Walmart International Supplier Community. I specialize in identifying and realizing Key International business opportunities with great suppliers who want the Best Walmart Customer Teams. I can customize training and development to meet your specific needs. Retail Operations, Sales Analysis, Category Management, Customer Marketing, Consumer Insights, Supply Chain, Logistics, Replenishment, Forecasting, CPFR, Sourcing, Import, Export, ecommerce, e-Commerce Retailers: Walmart, Sam's, Massmart, ASDA, Bharti, Seiyu Areas of Expertise: Retail Link / Joint Business Planning / Global Brand Imports / International Store of the Community, Training, Customer Facing Team Design & Development, New Country Integration, Supply Chain Alignment, ecommerce, e-Commerce Locations: Bentonville, Mexico, Brazil, S. Africa, United Kingdom, Japan, China, India, Argentina, Chile, Central America, Latin America, Asia, International
Unilever is a Global Consumer Goods Marketer with operations in over 100 countries. On any given day, two billion people use Unilever products to look good, feel good and get more out of life. Unilever is one of Walmart's largest supplier and Walmart is Unilever's largest customer. My career began as a Consumer Sales Representative in New Orleans with Best Foods. Over the years, I managed numerous customer teams and found my way to Northwest Arkansas. In 2000, Unilever acquired Best Foods. Earlier that same year, I was assigned a key role on the US Walmart Customer Care Team. My last 13 years were focused entirely on Walmart International and Unilever's Customer Care Teams in local countries. I have traveled to over 15 countries and have a real passion for working with my international colleagues. Summary - A Professional Customer Development Leader with a proven track record of performance, customer development team development and business planning with Walmart's Global / International business.