DAVID J. HALLE
***** **** **** ** ************, OH 44149 • 440-***-**** • ************@*****.***
Results-driven manager with proven experience at Fortune 100 corporations in formulating innovative long-term plans and business relationships that have supported growth, improved sales, and increased profit margins. Received multiple awards for developing cohesive and high performing programs that have expanded market share. Demonstrated ability to influence diverse cross -functional teams to achieve planned objectives and meet critical deadlines in fast paced environments
Professional Skills include:
Operations
Budget Planning
Cost Analysis
P&L Management
Contract Negotiations
Project Management
Business Strategies
Sales Management
Revenue Forecasting
Client Management
Market/Competitive Analysis
Financial Reporting
MS Office
SAP
Purchasing/Sourcing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IDT CORPORATION National Account Manager 2004 to 2016
Directed sales and product development at national accounts for the prepaid telecom products and services division
Managed all aspects of national account relationships, and business planning for key customers in all trade channels
Created and managed account specific marketing programs and promotional calendars
Actively managed the planning process through scheduled business reviews and sales updates
Conducted presentations at trade shows and customer’s corporate office locations to all levels of management
Created timelines and managed complete project process for cross-functional team
Delivered a 30% sales revenue increase through the implementation of new products into a major client’s portfolio
Negotiated national contracts, contract renewals and managed legal approval process
Primary contact person for National Account customers with sales over $35M
Managed on-line auction and RFP’s with cross functional team and monthly financial reporting for the division
Developed and launched new products for customers generating million-dollar revenue increase
Awarded supplier of the year for achieving record profit increases
Received National Account sales Achievement award for 2015-2016
CVS HEALTH Category Manager 2002-2004
Directed marketing activities on a national basis in 12 major categories for the largest pharmacy retailer in the US
Developed strategic marketing and product launches covering over 5,300 locations generating new revenue streams
Responsible for complete P&L. with sales over $400M. Developed annual business and sales plans
Created proprietary brand products with pricing strategy, and target marketing which accelerated sales growth
Managed national advertising and designed exclusive promotional events, which generated a 20% increase in sales
Sourced products on a domestic and international basis. Negotiated long term national agreements with all major suppliers
Established new category programs including complete project management process
Created exclusive marketing event setting a new company weekly sales record with over 1,000,000 units sold
Designed new programs with cellular, telecom, and stored value providers, doubling sales to $50M
Managed support staff and RFQ/RFP process
Negotiated a two-year vendor contract, delivering over $1M in incremental profit
OFFICEMAX Senior Category Manager 1997-2001
Led marketing initiatives for 1,000 locations while supporting e-commerce and outside business-to-business sales associates
Responsible for complete P&L of a $750M annual budget, including quarterly sales forecasts and financial reporting
Managed cross-functional CPI team and RFP process focused on lowering expenses and increasing profit margins
Designed value added product packaging, driving product sales an incremental $7M
Led a product team, which grew category profit 10%
Devised and implemented the best national sales producing launch of Microsoft Office 2000
Increased market share through brand strategy planning, promotional offers, and rebates
Received Corporate Sales Increase Award for improving software sales 60%, generating $60M
REVCO Senior Category Manager 1988-1997
Managed a $200M budget with complete P&L responsibility. Developed quarterly sales forecasts
Directed merchandising and product-marketing functions across 2,400 sites
Created business plans for each CPG category based on competitive, market, and trend analysis
Developed and coordinated all phases of national sales contest for new category launch
Delivered high-impact, informative corporate marketing presentations at national conferences
Developed new product categories, packaging, displays, and pricing strategies
Negotiated and established funded consumer loyalty program, delivering a 30% revenue increase
Recipient of the Best Corporate Sales and Profit Increase Awards for two consecutive years
EDUCATION
The University of Akron, Akron Ohio: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing