Ross Thomas
Vice President, Commercial Strategy at Materne North America - GoGo squeeZ- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Materne North America - GoGo squeeZ
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Vice President, Commercial Strategy
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May 2023 - Present
New York, New York, United States
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Henkel
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Germany
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Commercial Strategy
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Aug 2022 - Apr 2023
Stamford, Connecticut, United States
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Director, Sales & Trade Strategy - Beauty Care
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May 2020 - Aug 2022
Stamford, Connecticut
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Director, Business Intelligence - Beauty Care Sales
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Sep 2019 - Aug 2021
Stamford, Connecticut
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National Business Manager - Kroger
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Jul 2018 - Dec 2019
Cincinnati, Ohio Owned third largest personal care business under the Dial and Tone brands; achieved goals of trade optimization and profitable growth Led negotiations during Kroger Collaborative Category Optimization (CCO) process, leading to favorable mix investment and partnership opportunities resulting in profit growth exceeding net sales growth Collaborated with the customer to sell-in and execute first ever personal care display in the grocery aisle based on insights to increase shopper… Show more Owned third largest personal care business under the Dial and Tone brands; achieved goals of trade optimization and profitable growth Led negotiations during Kroger Collaborative Category Optimization (CCO) process, leading to favorable mix investment and partnership opportunities resulting in profit growth exceeding net sales growth Collaborated with the customer to sell-in and execute first ever personal care display in the grocery aisle based on insights to increase shopper conversion and basket size
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Sales Strategy Manager - Personal Care
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2018
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Defined national strategy for $400MM body wash and hand soap business under the Dial and Tone brands Created and implemented the first comprehensive 4P strategy for Henkel Beauty Care: defined category and brand roles; promotional frequency, duration, depth, timing, and ROI standards; portfolio prioritization; and SRP guidelines Facilitated change management of an organizational mindset shift that focused on measurable, performance-based, investments and prioritization of… Show more Defined national strategy for $400MM body wash and hand soap business under the Dial and Tone brands Created and implemented the first comprehensive 4P strategy for Henkel Beauty Care: defined category and brand roles; promotional frequency, duration, depth, timing, and ROI standards; portfolio prioritization; and SRP guidelines Facilitated change management of an organizational mindset shift that focused on measurable, performance-based, investments and prioritization of sustainable net sales growth
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National Account Manager - Walmart
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Aug 2014 - Jun 2016
Rogers, Arkansas Managed multiple buyer relationships and categories for the Dial and Right Guard brands; achieved organic growth on core businesses and developed solutions for loss mitigation and exit plans in categories deemed non-strategic Owned joint business planning (JBP) coordination, forecasting, and annual sales planning processes for the broader $250MM body care business
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Category Advisor - Walmart
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Jan 2013 - Aug 2014
Rogers, Arkansas Collaborated with Walmart buyer on merchandising strategy; provided trends and insights, customer and promotional analysis, assortment recommendations, and modular excellence that resulted in share gains for a $2.5B body care business Owned process for setting up, drawing, and checking in JDA Space Planning modulars for hand soap category; supported for personal wash and antiperspirant & deodorant categories
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Category Analyst - Walmart
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Apr 2012 - Jan 2013
Rogers, Arkansas
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Kellogg Company
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Analyst Intern - Walmart
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Feb 2011 - Apr 2012
Rogers, Arkansas
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Nortel Networks
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales And Marketing Associate
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Jul 2007 - Jan 2010
Richardson, TX
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Education
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Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business
BBA, Marketing -
University of Arkansas - Sam M. Walton College of Business
MBA, Marketing