Thomas Tom Ditlefsen

Background

About Thomas Tom Ditlefsen

I bring a wealth of experience as a visionary and results-oriented sales and marketing leader in the consumer products industry (working with both PROs and DIYers) with a broad background that encompasses diverse areas such as product portfolio management and marketing, shopper marketing, national/key account management, category management, and business analysis.My professional journey is marked by a consistent record of achieving success and driving profitable sales growth to propel BOTH business and customer priorities. As a problem solver, I excel in uncovering customer and market insights, enabling data-driven decisions that contribute to sustained growth.I have successfully led cross-functional teams in launching new products, extending product lines, and optimizing existing offerings to foster growth and capture a greater market share.Collaboration is at the core of my approach, as evidenced by my work alongside colleagues to craft mutually beneficial go-to-market strategies. My leadership style thrives on building customer relationships and delving deeper into their needs through market trend analysis, customer data, and comprehensive market research with the goal of enhancing customers’ lives, influence buying behaviors, and driving innovation to meet unmet needs and improve lives. Key Strengths / Skills • Portfolio / Product Management• New Product & Business Development• Category Management• Sales & Account Management• Cross-functional Team Leader• Data & Business Analysis• Problem Solving• Written & Verbal Communication• Expert in MS Excel, Work & PowerPoint Awards & Recognition • 4 Golden Step Awards (3M program exceeding $20M in profitable sales in first 3 years)• 5 Sales Master Awards (3 or more consecutive years of forecast attainment)• 3 Golden Touch Awards (Market control award)• 4 #1 Club Winner Awards (Sales incentive trip award)• 3M Sales & Marketing Professionalism Award (Nomination)