Nancy Todys

About Nancy Todys

Accomplished business, marketing, and innovation leader with a proven track record of sales growth and brand development. Flexible team player who prospers in a fast-paced environment. KEY SKILLS• New business development • Strategic marketing, sales, and customer planning• Complex project management • Contract negotiation and management• Brand and product management • Collaboration, team building, and change leader• P&L and budget management • Competitor and market trend analysis• Creative problem solving CAREER HIGHLIGHTS- Executive leadership team member for the fastest growing division (Convenience, Dollar Store, and Vending) at $1.7B AdvancePierre Foods- Transformed packaged sandwich business to be the dominant national supplier in the category, profitably growing 25 items under a single brand to over 300 branded and private label SKUs at multiple price points - Turned around 3 unprofitable business segments through profit margin management and new products- Developed and led Stage-Gate project management program in rapidly growing vertical farming start-up to coordinate workflows, timelines across functions and align resources with leadership priorities- Created social media platforms for primary brands in Convenience Business unit; exceeded followers with limited resources- Delivered $35MM incremental sales in first year as Director of Custom Product Development, leading product innovation from inception to production and market launch

Experience

1. North America Category Manager - Contract Manufacturing

   ADM

   Jul 2023 — Present · Erlanger, KY, US

   Responsible for the identification, contract negotiation, onboarding, and management of 28 contract manufacturers to enable capacity and capability expansion of ADM businesses in North America. Through cross-functional coordination I ensure seamless execution of new products and processes through third party suppliers, including quality and supply chain integration, and adherence to timelines and stage-gate discipline.

Education

• Miami University

  BS Science, Business - Marketing

• Northern Illinois University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Account Management
• Sales
• Management
• Forecasting
• Pricing
• Sales Execution
• Retail
• New Business Development
• Food
• National Accounts
• Merchandising
• Product Development
• Pricing Strategy
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Packaging
• Marketing Strategy