David Loud

About David Loud

Loud & Associates is an independent, full-service Consumer Product Sales & Marketing Agency that connects retailers with cutting-edge, high-margin products designed to drive immediate and sustainable profits.We partner with regional and national retailers across Convenience, Hardware, General Store, Big Box, Food, Drug, Mass, Military, Omni-Channel, and E-commerce classes of trade. Our team—led by a 35+ year CPG professional—has a proven track record of retail success with major accounts including Bed Bath, Amazon, Costco, Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, ACE, Do It Best, Mid-States, Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Kroger, HEB, Nexcom, AAFES, and more.We offer world-class representation in product launch, marketing, retail sales, key account management, and business development. Our focus categories include general merchandise, health and beauty care, personal care, home products, fitness, licensed merchandise, grocery, and energy independence.At Loud & Associates, we don’t just sell products—we build brands and deliver growth with purpose.

Experience

1. President

   Loud & Associates, Llc

   Nov 2009 — Present

   Loud & AssociatesIndependent Full-Service Consumer Product Sales & Marketing AgencyLoud & Associates is a full-service consumer products sales and marketing agency partnering with leading regional and national retailers across multiple channels — including Food, Drug, Mass, Military, Electronics, Outdoor, Hardware, and Rewards.Led by a 35+ year CPG veteran, our team has a proven track record of driving measurable results and long-term growth for our clients. We’re proud of our success stories with top retailers such as Bed Bath & Beyond, Costco, Walmart, Buc-ee’s, H-E-B, Mid-States, ACE, Westlake, Do it Best, Nexcom, Cencora, among many others.We deliver world-class representation to select branded and private-label manufacturers in the health care, beauty care, personal care, home products, licensed goods, fitness, general merchandise, grocery, and electronics categories. Our expertise spans product launches, marketing strategy, retail sales execution, key account management, and business development.At Loud & Associates, we build and execute strategic roadmaps for success — helping brands accelerate retail growth, expand market share, and strengthen brand equity.Key Accounts: Bed Bath & Beyond Home, Amazon, Costco, Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, ACE, Do It Best, Urban Outfitters, Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, H-E-B, Nexcom, AAFES, Cencora, Tractor Supply, and more.

Education

• Towson University

  Bachelor of Science, Strategic Management

  1993

Skills

• Trade Marketing
• Consumer Products
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Direct Sales
• Shopper Marketing
• Grocery
• Merchandise
• Sales Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Selling
• Start-Ups
• Entrepreneurship
• Sales Process
• Account Management
• Marketing
• Market Planning
• National Accounts
• P&L Management
• Negotiation
• Marketing Management
• Client Representation
• Strategic Partnerships
• Business Development
• Brokers
• Product Marketing
• Sales Presentations
• Business Planning
• E-Commerce
• Merchandising
• Product Launch
• Pricing
• Sales
• Business Strategy
• Key Account Development
• Retail Sales
• Strategic Planning
• Product Development
• Retail