Chris Long
Key Account Manager/Product Development Manager
- Role
- Product Development Manager at MANN+HUMMEL
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris Long
I am a self-starting and knowledgeable key account and product development manager with a…
Experience
Product Development Manager
Feb 2022 — Present · Gastonia, NC, US
Drive continued business growth by leading product development across multiple Mann+Hummel/private label brands from concept to market launch, overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, and working cross-functionally across a large part of the company. Ensure that the company delivers premium products for affordable prices by spearheading negotiations and partnering with global locations to source products. Identify potential market gaps by conducting line reviews. Support customer satisfaction by working within the Sales and Marketing group to address needs and efficiently resolve issues. Maintain long-lasting relationships with vendors and company teams by upholding strong lines of communication.Key Accomplishments:• Specifically chosen to lead RFID implementation in all Mann+Hummel products sold in Walmart (~5M units) from the ground up (including conducting research, proposing action plans, and working with vendors to optimize pricing) due to being the only SME within the company.• Generated a projected sales impact of $15M+ throughout employment by initiating 500+ projects, including the addition of new product lines across multiple brands.• Slashed time to market by 50%+(2023) by closely collaborating with the team on OKRs.• Boosted OPP within the first year of employment by 155 SKUs by submitting RFQs to current and potential product suppliers to obtain the best price.• Managed lines and reviews with multiple high-profile corporations and their product lines, including Shell Pennzoil, Mobil One, O’Reilly’s, Advance Auto Parts, and Napa.
Education
East Carolina University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Gardner-Webb University
Bachelor's of Science, Business Administration and Management, General
2007 — 2012
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