Rod Sharpe

Background

About Rod Sharpe

Contact: sharpe91021@gmail.com. I am a Category Management and Sales professional with an MBA and extensive expertise across the consumer products spectrum in Category Management, Consumer/Shopper Insights, National Account Management, People Management, Customer Marketing, Finance and Operations, and Brand Management. I have developed this expertise at some of the top companies within the consumer products industry. I have a passion for identifying retailer and manufacturer opportunities by offering insights and developing solutions that generate sustained success. I have consultant selling and category management experience working with numerous retailers across Grocery, Drug, Mass, Club, Dollar, and Convenience channels. I have successfully led and motivated category management teams to deliver award-winning insights and action plans to maximize category growth. Competencies: Category Management, Consumer Insights, Shopper Insights, People Management, National Account Management, Trade Marketing, Customer Marketing, Sales Strategy, Category Development Plans, Analytics, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Team Building, Hiring and Retaining Top Talent, Finance, Operations, Cross-Functional Teams, Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Brand Management, Vendor Management, Contract Management, Business Development.