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COVER STORY
Networking makes business world
go 'round (and 'round)
 According to Joan Toth, executive director of the Network of Executive Women, networking isn’t just an important part of business, “it’s how everything in business gets done.”
“Forget six degrees of separation,” NEW says. “If you’re average and you know 250 people, and each of them knows 250 people, you’re just one step away from 62,500 people. That’s a huge resource for you and your business.” MORE
BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIALGet into high gear with CPGjoblist. Buy two positions in the next three months and get a third listing free (bonus listing may be used at any time). Call Michael Carrillo at 626 398-5381 to claim your sweet deal. Alan S. Willner  Trade Marketing
Weston, FL
EXPERIENCE
Accomplished marketing and sales executive with a proven track record of success in diverse and competitive categories. Experienced in developing and leading marketing and sales organizations in field and corporate environments. Broad functional experience in brand, customer and trade marketing, sales planning, and national and regional sales.
RECENT POSITION
Vice President Marketing
Pabst Brewing Company, 2002-2005
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Led strategic and brand planning processes at nation’s fourth largest brewer resulting in company exceeding profit goals for three consecutive years. At Diageo led all facets of Guinness and Vitner brand, trade and customer marketing. At Coors, became the company’s first national field marketing director and built the on-premise marketing team.
EDUCATION
B.S., Marketing, Arizona State University
IN HIS OWN WORDS
“I have worked for diverse companies and cultures. My experience spans sales and marketing roles in the field and headquarters environments. I am commercial and possess a strong understanding of the interdependencies between sales and marketing. I possess exceptional strategic ability combined with a pragmatic and results oriented approach.”
CPGJOBLIST APPRAISAL
“Alan has worked in large CPG categories and brings a unique cross functional perspective with senior-level experience in sales and marketing. This experience combines strong strategic skills with a pragmatic passion for implementation and execution.”
Posted 9/12/05 by CPGjoblist. Contact Michael Carrillo for a free referral to this candidate, (626) 398-5381.
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WELCOME ABOARD: Aquent Marketing Staffing, American Licorice, Jarden Home Brands and Object 9 are the latest consumer products companies to join the CPGjoblist family. Visit their websites and learn more about these forward-looking companies today.
RELIEF ON THE WAY: CPGjoblist clients have committed millions in emergency relief to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Among the generous donors: Campbell Soup Co. ($2 million in products and up to $175,000 in cash), Coca-Cola and its bottlers ($5 million and counting), Kellogg ($500,000 in food and cash), Mattel, Inc., ($100,000 cash and $1 million in toys), Miller Brewing (up to $1 million), PepsiCo ($2.1 million plus products), Tyson Foods (1 million meals), Unilever US ($1 million cash plus $2.6 million in products), Walt Disney Co. ($2.5 million) to name just a few contributions available at press time. To make your own contribution to the relief efforts visit the American Red Cross or America’s Second Harvest.
CONCENTRATING ON U.S.: CPGjoblist client Cadbury Schweppes has announced plans to sell its European drinks business and is looking for a buyer for brands such as Orangina and Schweppes tonic water. Cadbury-Schweppes intends to focus on the U.S., the world's largest soft drink market, where it owns Dr Pepper and Seven-Up. Cadbury said it would begin the sale process in the near future. "Europe beverages has a great portfolio of brands," said Todd Stitzer, the company's chief executive.
"However, the potential for growth and value creation is greater in the group's other operations.”
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: For the Network of Executive Women Leadership Summit and Mentoring Program, Sept. 26-29 in Atlanta; Hispanic Retail 360 Conference & Expo, Sept. 26-27 in Dallas; National Society of Hispanic MBAs National Conference and Career Expo, Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Anaheim; National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Convention, Oct. 9-12 in San Francisco; NEW Dallas Networking Event, Oct.12 in Dallas; EX-TRACTS Personal Care and Wellness Expo, Oct. 16-19 in New York; NEW Northwest Networking Event, Oct. 17 in Portland; The Productivity Convention & Exposition, Oct. 23-25 in Orlando; AMI Worldwide Food Expo, Oct. 27-30, Chicago. RESCHEDULED: National Association of Convenience Stores Annual Convention & Expo from New Orleans to Las Vegas, Nov. 15-18.
ON THE MOVE: CPGjoblist client ConAgra Foods Inc. announced that Gary Rodkin will be the company’s new president and chief executive officer and a member of its board of directors beginning Oct. 1. Rodkin was most recently chairman and chief executive officer of PepsiCo Beverages and Foods North America. He will succeed Bruce Rohde...John Seeberger will go from national vending sales manager at Masterfoods USA to national sales director of snacks, food, ice cream and pet food working with Albertson's Inc. The National Beer Wholesalers Association has announced the appointment of Holly Lass as its new Washington representative. She will be responsible for increasing visibility and effectiveness of NBWA on Capitol HillSend your company news to editor@cpgjoblist.com.
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