John Leland Vogel

1054 Toonigh Road Canton, Ga. 30115

404.281.3249 jv64bd76@westpost.net

A results-driven, dedicated professional with solid experience in the Consumer P

roducts Industry

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Innovative professional with the skills to drive business growth, capitalize o
n new revenue potential, and manage all aspects of daily business operations
* Extensive experience in new product roll out, package design and procedures
* Exceptional analytical and problem resolution skills.
* Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments
* Proven ability to build strong customer/client relationships
* Advanced Word, Excel, Outlook, Lotus and PowerPoint skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Globe Union Services, Atlanta, Georgia
National Account Manager/Representative 2002 - 2009

* Oversaw daily operations of Home Depot account including communication with cu

stomer Import Team and internal private label team members
* Coordinated and Conducted Annual Product Line Reviews resulting in a 30% incre
ased SKU count for 5 straight years
* Implemented warehouse inventory control system for private label product resul
ting in 65% cost savings over 18 months
* Executed best selling bath accessory combo promotion in HD history (5.6M)
* Coordinated successful cross promotional combos with various manufacturers res
ulting in increased private label sales of over 1 M USD for 2009
* Lead vendor for Special Order store end cap, resulting in securing incremental
sales of 6 M above budgeted sales plan
* Prepared written status reports for senior management detailing open action it
ems and launch status
* Provided market trends and insight to Product Development Team in preparation
for Product Line Reviews
* Analyzed competitive product offerings in terms of features and benefits as we
ll as price points
* Communicated client's goals and interests to internal team to best promote pro
duct representation and expectations
* Coordinated largest field training program for entire US for Private Label pro
duct
* Lead contact among various manufacturers for HD Private Label product

American Standard Companies, Piscataway, NJ

Territory Manager 2000 - 2002
* Implemented company directives for given territory, led division to regular to
p performance in the nation by exceeding annual quotas
* Developed relationships in retail locations throughout territory resulting in
increased shelf space and promotional opportunities
* Worked with Home Depot store planning merchants and new store contractors t
o maximize product shelf space, increase brand representation and set integrity
* Coordinated Regional Training presentations to Home Depot management and store
 associates

First Marketing Services, Marietta, GA

Field Service Manager 1996 -2000
* New Store Set up lead for Southeast Division
* Developed key business relationships with Home Depot Merchants, Store manageme
nt and associates
* Performed daily store walks insuring set integrity, correct POP and pricing, o
rdering procedures were followed for 15 different manufacturers
* Awarded Individual Outstanding Vendor Partner of the Year for Department 26

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Kennesaw State University