Emily Stoddard Nicolai

Director of Commercialization & International Growth Strategy @Schwan's Company

Minneapolis, MN, US
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WORK HISTORY

May 2022 — Present

Director of Commercialization & International Growth Strategy @Schwan's Company

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Bloomington, MN, US

Leads and develops a high-performing team of five product managers, driving excellence in product lifecycle management across a $1.5B+ portfolio.• Developed resource allocation frameworks to prioritize high-impact initiatives, ensuring strategic focus across product marketing, sales, and commercialization teams.• Spearheaded go-to-market execution for new international markets, achieving +60% revenue growth in under two years through process improvements, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic partnerships.• Leading process innovation by creating a streamlined product discontinuation and limited-time offering framework, reducing operational inefficiencies and optimizing portfolio performance.

EDUCATION

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Universität Erfurt

Bachelor's degree, German as a Second Language, Economics

2010 — 2012

UMN Carlson School of Management

MBA, Marketing & Data Analysis

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Beloit College

B.A., International Relations & Economics

SKILLS

ForecastingMarket AnalysisP&L ManagementProject CoordinationHighly Motivated Self-StarterStrategic PlanningBrand ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipLeadershipAlternate ChannelsMarketing Budget ManagementManagementData Analysis

ABOUT EMILY STODDARD NICOLAI

Results-driven product marketing and commercialization leader with a proven ability to develop operational frameworks that drive efficiency and business growth. Adept at creating scalable processes, governance structures, and strategic roadmaps to optimize resource allocation and improve cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in change management, strategic planning, and business operations. Passionate about data-driven decision-making, operational excellence, and optimizing go-to-market execution to drive measurable impact.

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