Nick Philyaw

About Nick Philyaw

As a Senior Manager of Market & Competitive Intelligence at Samsung Electronics America, I have over 11 years of experience in delivering data-driven and insightful solutions to grow companies and maximize profits. I am SQL certified and skilled in analysis, access, and Microsoft Excel. I develop, execute, and present quantitative insights through market surveys for the retail national team, including external channels, that have increased revenue by 9% on a quarterly basis.I also lead a team of three members that supports the retail division with business intelligence data, third-party data vendors, and syndicated data. I have a proven track record of creating and implementing strategic initiatives, leading cross-functional teams, managing P&L budgets, and presenting complex data to C-suite executives and corporate boards for top brands in various categories. I have a thorough knowledge of category management, finance, marketing finance, business partnering, business planning, revenue growth management, and commercial finance. I am passionate about being the subject matter expert and staying on top of the market trends and opportunities.

Experience

1. Senior Manager of Market & Competitive Intelligence

   Samsung Electronics America

   Jan 2022 — Present · Plano, TX, US

   Develops, executes and presents quantitative insights through market surveys for Samsung Retail National Team including external channels (AT & T, Verizon, T-Mobile) on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis that has increased revenue by 9% on a quarterly basis.Leads a team of 3 members (Manager, 2 Sr. Analyst) that supports Samsung retail division that annually produces revenue for approximately 23 billion through Business Intelligence data, 3rd party data vendors and syndicated data.Lead competitive intelligence team in building of a new repository system of information using 3rd Party syndicated data which we produce trends and analysis including internal and competitive market for Samsung Organization. Owns key business reporting tools and responsibilities for Competitive Insights Team with Samsung Electronics America and project manages vendors that includes mystery shops and geolocation that evaluates Samsung KPIs.Key Member of Employee Improvement and Employee Engagement (SCI Committee) that helps lead initiatives to increase SCI Scores to develop greater employee satisfaction.Analyzes data for the current mobile division internal and external landscape. Developed alignment with field team/Sales Team to provide key quantitative data for National Leading Electronic Cell Brands. Provided Insights that drove 30% increase in Rep education of retail mode for electronic device for Samsung Electronics America. Established new process and roadmap for newly restructured team that set up standard collaboration methods with various teams in Samsung that has created increased effectiveness and efficiencies.

Education

• Florida A&M University

  BS, Accounting

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Spreadsheets
• Financial Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Microsoft Office 2007
• Outlook
• Financial Reporting
• Hipaa
• Team Building
• Gaap
• Databases
• Category Management
• Research
• Accounts Receivable
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Auditing
• Training
• Access
• Peoplesoft
• Accounting
• Process Improvement
• Interviews
• Data Analysis
• Analytical Skills
• Variance Analysis
• Medicare
• Healthcare
• Analysis
• Medicaid
• Finance