HTML Preview General Sales Manager Resume page number 1.
This résumé is not a template and copying is prohibited; it was written for a real client (identity disguised) and is an
example of the quality and style of résumés written by Distinctive Documents www.distinctiveweb.com
.
Copyright 2010 – Distinctive Career Services, LLC
NICOLE T. RYERSON
Residence: (XXX) XXX-XXXX
Cell: (XXX) XXX-XXXX
nryerson@xxxxxx.xxx
Address
City, ST XXXXX
SENIOR MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE
COO / GENERAL MANAGER / MANAGING DIRECTOR
~ Consumer Packaged Goods & Appliances Expertise Mature, Start-Up & Turnaround Operations ~
~ International Background - North/South/Central American & European Markets ~
~ Valuable Network of Contacts Spanning Nearly All Mass Market Distribution Channels ~
Deeply accomplished and results-driven senior management executive with a an extraordinary record of success driving high-
value revenue and profit gains, large-scale cost savings, and improved organizational productivity and performance.
Consistent, documented ability to lead teams in developing new, profitable multimillion-dollar revenue streams and opening
thousands of new distribution points. Superb change agent with proven talents for building customer-focused organizations
that exceed goals year after year and recruiting and developing other leaders with an equal desire to excel and win.
C
ORE
Q
UALIFICATIONS
General / Operations Management
P&L Management
Strategic Business Planning
Team Building & Leadership
Revenue & Profit Growth
Change Management
Distribution Expansion
Business Process Improvement
Global Business Expansion
Acquisitions & Mergers
Partnerships & Alliances
Key Customer Relationships
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Xxxxxxxxxx – City, ST 19XX – 20XX
(One of the world’s largest consumer battery and lighting device companies with $1.3 billion sales in more than 115 countries globally.)
MANAGING DIRECTOR, Xxxxxxxxxx (20XX – 20XX)
Promoted to direct and provide executive guidance for operations, sales, marketing, finance, human resources, and IT for
European, Middle Eastern, and African operations including a $45 million (output) manufacturing plant, a packaging facility
in Germany, and 6 country-branch offices in Western Europe. Held full P&L management authority and headed 150+ staff.
Led the charge to increase base of customer distribution in international consumer retail channels, a challenge previously
attempted and failed by predecessors. Provided team leadership that successfully won brand recognition and product
placement in Europe’s most recognized DIY, electronics, and food retailers, generated dramatic category growth, and ramped
customers’ GMROI to new highs. Established the Rayovac brand as the #1 preferred value brand within the U.K.
Spearheaded organizational restructuring and change management initiatives that transformed the organization into cross-
functional, customer-focused teams that produced striking increases in internal efficiency while improving responsiveness
and solutions to customers’ challenges. Served as visionary and driving force behind numerous other initiatives, including:
- Facilities consolidation
- Business processes enhancement
- Packaging cost reductions
- Best practices implementation
- Inventory control and reduction
- Product sourcing improvements
Key Results:
Drove 39% profitable revenue growth to a high of $75 million.
Doubled operating profit to $8 million in 20XX from original $4 million in 19XX.
Added 2,500 new distribution doors and increased consumer retail channel sales 59% to $43 million.
Delivered 96% improvement in Xxxxxxx division’s operating profits.
Boosted consumer division operating margin to 9.4% from original 5.6%.
Slashed operating and overhead costs $12 million.
Increased cash flow $3 million.
Championed successful acquisition of a EUR$400 million German battery company.