Tim Sturm

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About Tim Sturm

Senior Product, Marketing, and Sales leader and business unit General Manager with proven ability to develop talent, energize businesses and deliver significant results quickly in domestic and global consumer products, durable goods and industrial products. P&L experience and functional responsibilities in supply chain, operations, marketing and sales leadership. Create organizational value by: Exceeding Revenue / Profitability Targets – Consistently deliver results which exceed EBITDA and revenue targets while optimizing sales teams and reducing selling expense, including high-growth and turnaround business environments. Building Strong Teams and Aligning Organizations on Key Objectives – Able to maximize organizational productivity by creating energized team environments and establishing clear objectives for all individuals. Strong history of creating and implementing succession planning, talent development and performance management processes. Analyzing New Businesses and Setting Clear Strategies – Strong ability to develop and integrate a clear global strategic vision. Ability to reduce dependency on large accounts by leveraging all channels of distribution to grow under-developed markets. Successfully managed the functional integration of acquisitions at The Coleman Company, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company and Newell Rubbermaid. Leveraging Diverse Geographical / Functional Experiences – Career progression in sales leadership, marketing management, manufacturing operations, and general management. Strong analytical and technical skills. Proven ability to connect with people across functions and geographies at all levels within organizations. Global experience across major retailers within mass, home-centers, specialty home stores, grocery, drug, sporting goods and club channels.