Charles Woods

About Charles Woods

Organized, motivated, and results-driven individual with 30 years of experience in grocery retailing, specializing in sales growth, profitability, and team leadership. Skilled in communication, customer service, accounting, project management, and presentation.CA Fortune Sales and Marketing AgencyDirector of Sales for Kroger (2019 – Present)Team Leader with five direct sales reports, we are responsible for $200 Millon in sales at Kroger.Accountable for over $4 million in profits for CA Fortune, managing sales with Kroger Food Company across the United States.The Kroger CompanyKroger Private Label Coordinator Manufacturing Sales Planning (20••••19)Managed three Area Implementation Managers and fifty-eight Technical Implementation Managers, driving manufacturing sales within divisions.Kroger Corporate Deli Merchandising Department Senior Deli Category Manager (20••••12)Oversaw six category managers, developing sales plans for Fresh Ready Meals team covering SKUs and budgets totaling $1.7 billion.Executed sales strategies for sandwich and sushi categories, overseeing new item launches successfully.Negotiated costs and promotions with vendors for all divisions.Kroger Diversity Department CorporateManager of Supplier Diversity (20••••09)Developed and managed an effective Supplier Diversity Program, fostering relationships with M/WBEs.Represented The Kroger Co. in supplier diversity initiatives and engagements with external organizations.Grocery Merchandising Corporate Category Manager (20••••07)Developed planograms for various product categories, negotiated costs and promotions, and contributed to divisional sales plans.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Sales, Caf Kroger Team

   C.A. Fortune

   Dec 2024 — Present · US

Education

• Lamar University

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  1987 — 1994

Skills

• Grocery
• Management
• Customer Service
• Forecasting
• Inventory Management
• Sales
• Retail