Matt Ward

Background

About Matt Ward

Over 20 years’ Experience as a Business Intelligence and Market Development Leader, successfully integrating consumer insights, product marketing, financial modeling, strategic planning, and sales consulting to affect market position, business development, revenue growth, and change. As a sales engineering expert with effective communication skills, has built a reputation as a trusted consultant among leadership, national field managers, customers, vendors, business partners and sales teams. Has practically applied data analytics to support strategic long-range planning decisions, develop marketing initiatives, allocate budget resources, and elevate sales performance and market position. Experienced in facilitating effective presentations, product launches, and resource optimizations. Has led the preparation of budgets, the forecasting of revenue pipelines, competitive pricing strategies, and other actionable insights. Strategic cross-functional leader that communicates financial and market recommendations passionately and supports organizational initiatives that mitigate risk, increase sales, and support sustainable growth. • Brand Strategy • Budget Tracking • Budgeting Analysis • Business Development • Business Intelligence (BI) • Business Operations • Business Planning • Category Management • Change Management • Client Retention • Relationship Management • Competitive Market Analysis • Consultative Approach • Consumer Insights • Cost Analysis & Pricing • Creative Problem Solving • Cross-Functional Team Leadership • Customer Value Analysis • Data Analysis • Expense Analysis • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A) • Inventory Management • Key Account Management • Key Performance Metrics- KPI’s • Market Research • Marketing Analytics • Marketing Program Design • Marketing Promotions • New Market Identification • P&L Management • Performance Improvement • Sales Presentations • Supply Chain • Product Lifecycle • Product Marketing • Profitability Improvement • Process Improvement • Program Management • Program Implementation • Reporting Modeling • Profit Growth • Revenue Recognition • Risk Management • Root Cause Analytics • Sales Analytics • Revenue Development • Sales Forecasting • Strategic Planning • Strategic Sourcing • Supply Chain & Distribution • Trend & Variance Analysis • Vendor Management