Scott Whitney

Experience

1. VP of Sales

   Winning Moves Uk Ltd

   May 2017 — Present · Providence, RI, US

   VP of Sales Established new partnerships: Kroger, H-E-B, CVS, Ace, Hallmark, and book channels resulting in topline sales growth 500% Amazon: growth and fill rates now in the 90’s from a low base <$50K, and below 50% fill rates when I started. CVS, H-E-B, and Kroger: Sold retail key account programs both in the national program(s) and the DSD localized programs. Lead day-to-day sales and operations of DTC sites/marketplaces and B2B sales from independents up to national chains. Acting General Manager Started a Providence based USA office now twenty-two employees strong. Partner with a new 3PL in early 2019 to take on both logistics and the back-office sales ops previously managed by the UK. Sought a USA specific employee benefits program enabling us to have mid-tier company benefits for a group of ~ 20 of us. Sourced IT and mobile communications as needed for the USA with minimal assistance from the UK parent. Acted as product manager and marketing director in the absence of having either on our USA staff. Developed and executed strategies for product lines for North America with input from UK leadership, licensing, and operations. Monopoly Community Editions: Led the first two years of this new Hasbro licensed partnership in a dozen USA cities.

Education

• Cornell University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

• Cornell University

  Executive Leadership Program

• Northfield Mount Hermon School

  General Studies & college prep courses, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies