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Accomplished Key Account and Business Development Manager experienced in introduction and sales development of consumer products in multiple retail channels, implementation of corporate marketing plans, and the creation, presentation, negotiation, and execution of distributor, retailer and consumer sales plans and promotions on behalf of both manufacturers and sales & marketing firms. Practical working knowledge of the US market and key FMCG distributors & chain retailers. Resourceful and self motivated with established working relationships with some of the largest US distributors to the convenience store, mass merchandiser, wholesale club, and grocery trade, and the largest convenience store retailers and mass merchandisers in the US. Former hiring Manager who has trained and developed Sales Representatives, front-line Sales Managers and Account Managers and managed large regional markets with a sales team of over 60 personnel. Former Entrepreneur and Business owner. Financial Adviser accreditation including Series 7 and Series 66. Well-traveled, entrepreneurial minded, and a proven and trusted professional that can advise on or implement your corporate strategies to develop sales volume both personally and through the management of others.