Power Brands is America’s leading beverage development and management firm. Power Brands also specializes in food and other FMCG.
We have developed over 800 brands and have managed the launch and growth of a multitude of consumer brands into the marketplace across the United States and in many other countries.
Power Brands founders have both been in the FMCG business for over two decades and have owned and managed many FMCG brands as well as working for fortune 50 consumer product companies.
Neuro Functional Drinks, SK Energy Shots, Evolution Fresh and Fruzinga drinkable yogurts are some recent examples of brands we have helped pioneer.
I am a seasoned marketing professional with over 10 years experience in high value customer acquisition and retention looking for a new job opportunity in London, United Kingdom.
Power Brands is America’s leading beverage development and management firm. Power Brands also specializes in food and other FMCG.
We have developed over 800 brands and have managed the launch and growth of a multitude of consumer brands into the marketplace across the United States and in many other countries.
Power Brands founders have both been in the FMCG business for over two decades and have owned and managed many FMCG brands as well as working for fortune 50 consumer product companies.
Neuro Functional Drinks, SK Energy Shots, Evolution Fresh and Fruzinga drinkable yogurts are some recent examples of brands we have helped pioneer.
I am a seasoned marketing professional with over 10 years experience in high value customer acquisition and retention looking for a new job opportunity in London, United Kingdom.
An Overview ________________________________________
A Highly accomplished Sales & Marketing Manager with over 15 years of distinguished career donning pivotal roles predominantly in the areas of market intelligence, sales & business development, Key account management and promotional activities. Deftness in handling overall activities of Key accounts and providing enterprise level solution.
Rich experience of sales industry managing and driving sales & achieving desired targets with overall responsibility of promotional activities. Exploring marketing avenues to effectively build consumer preferences & drive volumes for clients.
Strong credentials in rolling innovative strategies to transform business units to globally competitive business ventures; equipped with outstanding communication and motivational abilities to facilitate attainment of strategic goals and bottom line objectives.
Capable of utilizing understanding of the industry dynamics with knowledge of organizing and conducting advertising campaigns as well as promotional events with expertise in increasing the profitability. Gained exposure in brand building and enhancing product visibility using all forms of communication.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Technical Sales & Marketing operations
Product Management
Strategic Planning
Key Account Management/Client Servicing
Leadership & Team Management
Business generation
Team Building/Mentoring
Negotiations
Channel Sales
Customer Retention
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Technical Sales & Marketing operations
Product Management
Strategic Planning
Key Account Management/Client Servicing
Leadership & Team Management
Business generation
Team Building/Mentoring
Negotiations
Channel Sales
Customer Retention
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Technical Sales & Marketing operations
Product Management
Strategic Planning
Key Account Management/Client Servicing
Leadership & Team Management
Business generation
Team Building/Mentoring
Negotiations
Channel Sales
Customer Retention
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Adept in managing entire life cycle in introduction / development of new product portfolios including multi-vendor positioning, visibility plans and market & consumer feedback, etc.; extremely effective in understanding client requirements and placing plans for go to sales and market activities.
Strong business acumen with expertise in implementing sales & business development procedures, marketing strategies along with service plans and guidelines; efficient in ensuring customer/client satisfaction through effective customer communication plans
Comprehensive experience in developing relationships with key corporate accounts, high net-worth clients to understand their requirements; excellent in suggesting the most viable products/service as well as cu
1. ANTHONY R. SHINKER
Croton-on-Hudson, NY
914) 271-3576 (h)
(914) 844-0740 (c)
tshinker914@optonline.net
SR. MARKETING SERVICES / IN-STORE STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION
PROFILE: Forward thinking, innovative, creative communicator. Senior in-store marketing services, retail
merchandising and brand presentation/implementation specialist. Project development and production
management expertise, with pre-press, print production and process management skills. Exceptional client
service and consultative selling experience. Consistently delivers optimal brand activation and merchandising
display solutions. Engaging, yet smart with a passion for brands, learning and having fun.
Shopper Marketing In-Store Display Merchandising Strategic Solutions
EXPERIENCE
CREATIVE SOURCE. New York, NY.
Retail marketing services, display merchandising consultancy. Helping brands shape the in-store experience.
Independent Consultant and Owner……………………2009-Present
Provide comprehensive in-store promotion guidance and expertise for iconic brands and CPG clients.
Expertise developing and implementing brand display projects from inception through production and
installation.
Complete design engineering and development services
15 years experience working with brands to deliver integrated, channel marketing solutions.
Sourcing and vendor management through project completion.
RYAN PARTNERSHIP, Wilton, CT.
Largest privately held Marketing Services firm in the U.S.
Managing Director, In-Store Merchandising……………………2006-2008
Responsible for overall merchandising team development and management. Directed the integration of in-
store merchandising planning, procurement and retail activation of all channel-marketing initiatives for the
Heineken USA, Nestle Waters, Energizer, New Balance and W.J. Deutsch (spirits) clients.
Extensive in-store merchandising/shopper marketing experience, including design, development,
manufacturing and delivery of temporary, semi-permanent and permanent displays (CPG & Beverage
categories in all retail channels).
Delivered channel relevant solutions that motivate the shopper, achieve client’s retail objectives and
gain customer-merchandising support.
Thought leadership through the identification of new and innovative in-store business opportunities for
the client. Also managed logistics and back-end support.
Utilized shopper insights and visibility intents to ensure the right solutions are delivered in the right
channels.
Integrated merchandising/shopper marketing processes into agency promotional programming through
collaboration with internal creative, marketing services and account teams.
Managed vendor selection, review and contract negotiations.
Knowledge of prepress, print processes, film, substrates, etc.
2. MADDEN COMMUNICATIONS @ KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL Tarrytown, NY ……1997 – 2005
Strategic provider of supply chain and in-store merchandising, collateral and display solutions for CPG Co's.
Kraft Foods Global, Inc., Beverages & Coffee Divisions – Tarrytown, New York
Sr. Account Manager 2003 – 2005
Account Manager 2001 – 2003
Senior Account Executive 1999 – 2001
Account Executive 1997 – 1999
Responsible for overall on-site account management, including in-store merchandising planning, production,
procurement, execution and distribution for Kraft Foods. Achieved seamless program execution resulting in
volume and revenue growth. Increased productivity and reduced project costs.
Initiated cost-saving process improvements driving over $10 million in productivity savings.
Managed and led the development, production and distribution of annual Beverage Rack Program ($7
million annual spend).
Restructured client service levels cultivating successful client relationships with outstanding results.
Created “best in-store impact” through collaboration, innovation, guaranteed productivity and
competitive advantage.
Reinforced company’s strategic value with focus on client’s sustainable growth plan through increased
speed to market, innovation, reduced costs and assets.
Ensured client account performed at the highest level of profitability by minimizing inventory
obsolescence and ensuring timely processing of account receivables.
Selected to lead on-site pilot program for “The Gillette Company”. Supported the merchandising
development teams for the Duracell, Oral-Care and Grooming brands.
SHERMAN ADVERTISING ASSOCIATES, New York, NY…..…1990 – 1997
Leading provider of advertising and marketing strategies for the real estate and recruitment industries.
Senior Account Executive 1994 – 1997
Account Executive 1992 – 1994
Assoc. Account Executive 1990 – 1992
Responsibilities included development of new business leads and presentation work. Developed and
implemented advertising strategies. Responsible for media selection, ad placement, research planning
and special project research. Managed client roster.
Supervised all copywriting and creative services design staff.
Provided cost estimates.
Determined and tracked lineage/media contracts, rebates, etc.
EDUCATION
University Of Houston, Houston Texas
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Journalism
Minor: Advertising and Marketing