2792 Alamo Circle NE | Blaine, XXXXXX xxxxxx xxx-xxx-xxxx

linkedin.com/in/sherman-oglesby-97980b7 | abc@xyz.com

Confident, motivated and expert-level Consumer Goods Industry leader with a proven track record of success with General Mills, including a history of promotions and positive recognition. Possess analytical acumen and leadership skills, vital for use in driving cross-functional teams to collaboratively garner success in the Food and Beverage industry. Mentor and guide individual and teams to further their professional development. Developer of sound strategies and processes, leveraged to deliver against stated goals. Seeking to grow within the industry in a managerial role that will complement imminent relocation from the Greater Xxxxxx Area to the Atlanta metro.

Category Management | Competitive Analysis | Brand Management | Consumer Products | Sales

Segmentation | Trade Marketing | Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Marketing Research | Nielsen

Strategic Planning | Forecasts| Market Analysis | Account Development | Category Insight

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) | Pricing | Time Management | Communication

Problem Solving | Organization | Critical Thinking

  Operated in a lead capacity to develop and finalize releases in liaison with core industry players

  Manage Total Store/Center of Store (CoS) capabilities and lead Customer Chartered Center of Store Initiatives in a trusted, subject matter expert (SME) role

  Offered expert-level procedural guidance to drive sales teams to leverage CoS capabilities

  Saw elimination of position due to corporate restructuring

  Supervised the category management team in developing and clearly communicating valued insights in the Dairy Aisle and Refrigerated Baked Goods categories

  Led a team of core sales and marketing stakeholders in achieving revenue and profit growth

  Spearheaded the development of category customer solutions and customer-chartered initiatives

  Directed the functions of the category management in developing and communicating Frozen Aisles and 5 Categories GMI competed within insights

  Drove primary stakeholders sales and marketing efforts

  Worked as a lead in devising category customer solutions and aisle customer plans; ensured each client felt cared for and received personalized attention from the team

  Fueled the success of a Business Development Team (BDT) in a team-selling capacity

  Actively supported and guided a Senior Customer Manager team leader and four Field Selling Managers in serving a Corporate Southeast client

Continued

  Supervised core efforts such as strategic and annual planning, volume management, merchandising funding and category management

  Managed a scope of business within the areas of Dry, Frozen and Refrigerated goods, which spanned over 18 categories

  Mastered how to achieve greatness, both independently and as a fearless team leader

  Handled operations across a series of sales development initiatives

  Served in numerous BDM roles that involved leading and coaching BDT-supporting Operation Managers (Team Leaders)

  Oversaw these Operation Managers in leading the efforts of Direct Selling Managers, each responsible for serving numerous regional Southeast retailers

  Acted in a Product Sales Manager role at corporate headquarters in Xxxxxx, with direct reporting to the Marketing Vice President and President

  Crafted a U.S. sales trade strategy and national annual merchandising budgets to ensure fiscal soundness and help prevent overspending

  Also entrusted to work as an Area Business Manager for a 10-person district team that covered direct sales customers in GA and FL

  Completed additional developmental assignments after beginning with the company as a Sales Representative, servicing 83 stores under 10 separate banners

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology with Minors in Biology and Sociology, University of Arizona

Completed Courses, DePauw University

2792 Alamo Circle NE | Blaine, XXXXXX xxxxxx xxx-xxx-xxxx

linkedin.com/in/sherman-oglesby-97980b7 | abc@xyz.com

March 19, 2018

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Dear [Hiring Agent Name],

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration. As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include the following:

  I bring to any sales leadership role years of progressive experience in roles of increasing responsibility and scope that span the course of my career with General Mills.

  As a professional, I am an expert in numerous key areas including category management, sales, consumer products, segmentation, operations coordination, supervision and leading professional development efforts.

  Over the course of my career, I ve proudly taken on promotions as a result of my unwavering demonstration to supervisors, colleagues and customers that I am able to serve as a trusted leader that drives results.

  I hope to bring that sense of drive and company loyalty to a challenging, exciting new setting that calls for a seasoned, tenacious and highly skilled Food and Beverage industry expert.

  I am comfortable in achieving success both as a team member and individual contributor. I interact well with independent achievers and groups at all levels. I ve demonstrated this not only in my time with General Mills, but also as a Major in the U.S. Army.

  To pair with my impressive career background, I have a B.A. in Psychology with dual minors in Biology and Sociology, studies that helped me understand how individuals and groups work independently and with one another. This has been invaluable knowledge to have in my line of work.

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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