Mike Lofgren

About Mike Lofgren

Results driven consumer products retail professional with over 10 years of experience in account management and category management working with national retailers. Has successfully launched new product lines, category management best practices, and successful promotional programs with retailers. Currently, work directly with Amazon, Walmart, AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, O’Reilly Auto Parts, NAPA Auto Parts, and Pep Boys on line reviews, category management, promotions, and new product launches.

Experience

1. Vice President of Sales

   First Brands Group, Llc

   Jul 2023 — Present

   Retail Channel Team Lead, managing a team of 7 professionals while supporting key accounts including Walmart, Costco, Tractor Supply Company, Farm & Fleet, and Hardware channels, fostering a collaborative environment for exceptional results.

Education

• Waldorf College

  Associates of Arts

  1998 — 2000

• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

  BA, Business Management

  2000 — 2003

• Washington University in St. Louis

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2012 — 2013

Skills

• Retail
• Forecasting
• Cold Calling
• Inventory Management
• Key Account Management
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Business Development
• Leadership
• Advertising
• Negotiation
• Sales
• Automotive
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Direct Sales
• Marketing
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Pricing
• Strategy
• Sales Management
• Six Sigma
• Product Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Account Management
• Profit
• P&L Management
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Sales Process
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Key Account Development
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service