Rick Aron

About Rick Aron

Senior Business Development Manager / former Sr. Buyer for world’s largest retailer as well as CPG supplier for Mass Merchant, Dollar Stores, Hardware, Home Improvement and Farm & Ranch channels via direct sales and account brokers. Proven track record of bringing new suppliers and products to market from concept, to shelf, to success. Expertise in consumer electronics, automotive performance chemicals, toy and food industries. An innovative sales leader with strong strategic planning, leadership, and go-to-market strategies. Well balanced executive with successful merchant and account manager experiences while driving decisions with the highest level of integrity, ethics, credibility, and professionalism. Accomplishments include; Managed portfolios from $2MM to $200MM Built and lead strong cohesive CPG teams Expansion outside traditional categories through utilizing creative approach and marketing Consistent double digit sales and profit goals 6-time Buyer of the Year awards Competencies: Drive sales Product Development Package Design Go-To-Market Strategies Product Presentations Product Placement Forecasting Establishing and building Relationships

Experience

1. Senior Business Development Manager

   On-Shelf Marketing Group - Bentonville

   May 2019 — Present · Bentonville, AR, US

   Provide navigational support to suppliers selling to Walmart including National Retail Coverage services, Sales, Replenishment, and Analytics- Retail Continuity coverage to facilitate meeting expectations for On-Shelf Availability at Walmart- Sales leadership so your products and company are as successful as possible- Analytics to provide the insights you need to manage your business and help you attain your sales goals

Education

• Walmart Institute for Retail Experience

  FHE, Retailing, Merchandising, Purchasing

  1988 — 2006

• MidState College

  Business Administration, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services