david steeno

My role with NVISION focused on developing shopper marketing and promotional tactics for Mars Chocolate and Wrigley Gum products. Key to the role was practicing effective communication and organizational skills. Some of my duties included providing strategic account management and consultative leadership services to various client stakeholders, managing category, procurement, inventory and program support, forecasting and tracking key account metrics and identifying and growing opportunities.

My role with Colony focused on building and managing the sales pipeline of clients through program development of custom retail fixture programs. Key to the role was maintaining a flexible approach and being detailed oriented. Some of my duties included providing guidance and oversight to assigned accounts to ensure programs/projects met client objectives, establishing and maintaining an effective network of contacts internally and externally, communicating the creative strategy to clients and teams, and participating in the company strategic plan by way of market intelligence such as structured quality customer feedback.

My role with Niven Marketing Group focused on managing accounts and facilitating retail marketing projects from intake through execution, collaborating closely with the creative team and communicating daily with clients to ensure projects are completed on time, on budget and on strategy. Key to the role was practicing effective decision making and complex problem solving skills. Some of my duties included managing all aspects of business development, account management and program implementation, leading the development and implementation of an interactive product launch for Moen plumbing fixtures, and contributing to overall marketing strategy for revenue earning campaigns.

DCI Marketing is an agency specializing in retail marketing programs for the automotive industry. During my tenure, I held several roles of increasing responsibility in which I built and sustained strong client relationships with people at all levels. Working directly with dealership principals and management teams at Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Kia Motors and General Motors, I served as the primary contact on initiatives including brand image programs, architectural design and build-out of dealership retail environments and retail activation efforts tied to new product launches and special promotions. In support of those programs and initiatives, I coordinated efforts for National Dealer Meetings and regional dealer group events. Most notably, through strategic account leadership and cross-functional collaboration with corporate management at TMS, I secured and managed DCI’s single largest program to-date, supporting the launch of the SCION brand at dealerships nationwide.

My role with MG Design Associates focused on conducting high level negotiations and developing strategic solutions with key accounts in order to promote their brands and the products through experiential and event marketing initiatives. Key to the role was practicing strong critical thinking and sound judgment skills. Some of my duties included providing strategic leadership and planning in the execution of trade show events and other branding events, creating annual business plans, managing budgets, maintaining and securing long-term business relationships with clients and developing a comprehensive understanding of their sectors, keeping up-to-date with market trends and developments by competitors.

Create Your Space Powerful brands start with strategy and build long-term customer relationships through smart, inspired execution. By balancing brand DNA with retail strategy we create dynamic consumer experiences that seize commercial opportunities. With over 20 years of company history, the MSI team includes industry professionals from brand, retail design, production, logistics and installation. With partners in China, Europe and South America, we create end to-end retail fixtures and environmental solutions on a global scale. Dedicated specialists ensure seamless delivery in every step of the process by responding with precision, speed, care and an absolute commitment to getting it done.

At Metrie™, we believe that every room tells a story if you set the stage.Since our beginnings as a small family-owned business in 1926, we have expanded our offering, honed our craft and cultivated a passion for design and innovation. Our dedication to creating high-quality, finely crafted architectural elements has helped us grow to become the largest supplier and manufacturer of solid wood and composite moulding in North America. We offer a range of exclusively designed interior doors throughout North America, which coordinate flawlessly with our Then & Now Finishing Collections™. Metrie is also a leading distributor of interior doors in Canada for the building, retail and construction markets.

Activities and Societies: American Advertising Federation Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity