Jeff Chadd

Background

About Jeff Chadd

My first job was with Smurfit-Stone Container as a package designer. I spent 2 years perfecting my packaging skills and learning structure design for everything from PDQs to pallet and floor displays. When Sam's Club called me for a Graphic Design position in the Marketing Department, I spent 3 years learning member profiles, shopper marketing, direct mail campaign strategies, print production and marketing insights. After Sam's Club, I transferred to Walmart Product Development to join the Fashion Trend Team, where I managed a team of associates who had multiple responsibilities including: • Photography of all inspirational samples purchased both domestically and internationally. • Researching upcoming trends based on European influences • Translating the research into internal elements for Walmart Merchandising Teams In 2007, I accepted a position with Ivie and Associates, Inc. that allowed me to manage the marketing print and procurement needs for the Sam's Club account. During my time as the Senior Account Manager for the Sam's Club business, Ivie chose to initiate conversations with the Walmart side of the business. In doing so, there was a need that presented itself to be the Senior Account Manager for the Walmart client and grow the business from the ground up. Responsibilities included: • Business Development • Client Services • Budget Management • Team Management - 14-40 associates - Positions managed: Account Executives, Creative/Production Associates • Annual SOW Negotiation • Print Production In 2012, I accepted a Director level position with Advantage Solutions where I was responsible for a team of Account and Creative associates driving Retailtainment for Walmart and Sam's Club. My team began to develop programs which pushed the envelope on what was typically done in this space for both of these large retailers in terms of marketing, production and digital. Responsibilities include: • Business Development • Client Services (direct line to Walmart Marketing leadership) • Shopper Marketing (managing programs directly with CPGs) • Collaboration within multiple internal departments including Sales, Analytics, Digital and Creative • Internal Department P&L Management and Client Budget Management • Team Management (Account and Creative departments) • Program creation and management from concept, to execution, to reporting