Jean Schaefer

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About Jean Schaefer

Experienced sales professional with a history of success in the consumer products industry selling branded and private label products. Skilled at analyzing syndicated data to identify and quantify opportunities then building the presentation that turns those opportunities into new item distribution, increased sales, and market share. Demonstrated ability to build and manage annual sales plans and trade funds, and to implement corporate sales and marketing objectives to meet or exceed sales goals. Able to match corporate strategic direction with account strategy to build a mutually beneficial business plan. Self-motivated with strong communication skills along with analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills. Works well with accounts and with cross-functional internal teams. Equally skilled in Broker Management and Account Management. Skilled in Account and Broker Management, Annual Business Planning, Consumer Products, Retail Merchandising, Trade Fund Management, Forecasting, Negotiation, Nielsen and IRI Syndicated Data Analysis, Insight Driven Presentations, Category Management, Pricing, Marketing, and Marketing Strategy. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from The University of Texas at Dallas.