Brady Delong

About Brady Delong

A veteran of the Natural CPG space - 5+ years of culinary experience, from prep cook to executive chef - 2+ years experience launching and advancing health and wellness-related non-profits. I enjoy taking things from 0-1, creating the products, fine-tuning the products, generating the revenue, allocating the revenue, and owning the processes. I love working with people who care as much as I do, with people passionate about improving themselves and the people around them. I love getting into the operational weeds and improving how we work; I love solving problems. My entrepreneurial spirit is what drives me forward and keeps me exploring all aspects of building a brand and a product. I\'m not one to \"stay in my lane,\" and I don\'t jive with \"that\'s how it\'s always been done.\" I am always trying to learn more, I am comfortable being uncomfortable, and I love a challenge.

Experience

1. Vice President of Sales & Operations

   Clean Age

   Nov 2022 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Clean Age consumer goods are specifically designed to capture and delight Gen Z. Our hallmark natural deodorant quickly sold out and gained an enthusiastic following. Our product pipeline includes several novel solutions to meet the daily needs of our Gen Z consumers. • Serve as principal brand operator, managing end-to-end execution across sales, operations, product development, and merchandising; delegate strategically while maintaining ownership of outcomes and alignment across all functions. • Lead national expansion across Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Natural Channel accounts, driving new PODs and accelerating sell-through via targeted assortments and display execution. • Develop and execute omnichannel promotional strategies that align in-store activity with digital campaigns across TVI, Amazon, and Walmart Connect, driving velocity, repeat, and ROI. • Direct forecasting, sales planning, and trade strategy across all channels, integrating distributor and retail data to inform production, cash planning, and promotional pacing. • Oversee product line architecture, expanding from 3 to 12 SKUs across deodorant and spray formats; manage pricing, packaging, and launch sequencing across major retail and DTC. • Own display and merchandising strategy from sourcing to execution, delivering programs that secure off-shelf placement, reduce setup friction, and increase per-store revenue.

Skills

• Gourmet
• Restaurants
• Facebook
• Corporate Events
• Graphic Design
• Culinary Skills
• Chef
• Food
• Catering