Grant J. LaBarbera
Chief Growth and Commercial Officer @ FleetPride
About
Experienced and accomplished Senior Executive with a strong track record of delivering results, leading large teams focused on industry-leading sales operations execution, marketing activation, and strategic customer leadership. Broad experience leading profitable businesses while demonstrating success in the ability to partner with and influence C-Suite stakeholders. Development of the long-term strategy while implementation of the short-term execution. Possess cross-functional Strategy, Sales, Marketing, Operations and Real Estate Executive leadership across Foods, Beverages, Foodservice, and a Global Joint Venture with P&L ownership. Organization-wide collaboration with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Category Management, Revenue Management and North American Sales. Hold a BA in Communications Studies from Brigham Young University. Completed Executive Leadership Program at the Cornell School of Business, PepsiCo Leadership Develop Program, as well as the Executive PepsiCo Accelerated Leadership Program. Spanish proficiency with International Leadership Experience in South America.
United States
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Automotive
Bottom Line Growth, C Level Management, Growth Management, Financial Analysis, ADAS, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Negotiation, Financial Statements, Finance, Board Level, Board Administration, Completely fluent in reading, writing, and speaking the Spanish language., International leadership experience: two years in Santiago, Chile., Eagle Scout., National Frito Lay Leadership Development Program, Lean Six Sigma, Public Speaking, Management, Sales, Leadership
Experience

Chief Growth and Commercial Officer
Dallas, TX
• Full P&L leadership for all Branch/Retail Sales & Operations, Strategic & National Accounts, Service Operations, Digital & Marketing, and Central Operations functions. • Drive enterprise growth, operational performance, customer experience, and field execution across a nationwide network. • Lead the integration of FleetPride and TruckPro, unifying operations, systems, talent, and customer-facing functions to accelerate long-term growth and value creation.

Vice President and General Manager, Western U.S. (CEO requested additional assignment)
United States
·Responsible for the successful completion of the conversion of >100 Pep Boys into Advance Auto Parts branded locations. ·Lead all the Sales and Operations across the west division. ·Full P&L responsibility; inclusive of real estate (both owned and leased), logistics, inventory, marketing, and all other line items across 16 states.

Head of Strategy, Enterprise Real Estate and Store Operations
United States
- Responsible for enterprise strategy to expand market presence across all banners; Advance, Carquest, Worldpac and Autopart International, real estate strategy and US stores’ operations and strategy.

Region Vice President and General Manager, Florida, Puerto Rico and U.S. VI
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
·Responsible for all the Sales and Operations of Florida, Puerto Rico and the USVI, consisting of over 550 retail locations and multiple Distribution Centers across Florida and Puerto Rico. ·Full P&L responsibility; inclusive of real estate (both owned and leased), logistics, inventory, marketing, and all other line items. ·Led a team of four Vice Presidents of Operations, Vice President of Professional Sales, HR, Asset Protection, Project Manager, Transportation, Supply Chain, Account Managers and District Managers, with over 8000 amazing Team Members across Florida, Puerto Rico and the USVI.

Head of Sales and Strategy, Pepsi Lipton North America
Greater New York City Area
·Led the North American $4Bn business and sales strategy for the Pepsi Lipton Global Joint Venture. Developed the long-term strategic business plan and annual operating plan across all business channels; retail, out of home, and eCommerce. ·Supported the advancement of the long-term brand and innovation strategies to ensure both expertise and market share leadership continue to accelerate. ·P&L responsibility, inclusive of development and implementation of price architecture, to ensure all profit targets are achieved, as well as productivity.

Customer Team Lead, North America
Dallas, Texas
·Managed the world's largest C&G Retailer's North American Snacks portfolio; DSD and Warehouse. Developed industry-leading insights, in-store merchandising, shopper-focused marketing, and financial plans in order to deliver aligned joint business metrics. ·Responsible for building the strategic business plan and annual operating plan, achieving sales, profit, and productivity, as well as continually growing market share. ·Recognized by and received the following awards from the Customer: "Innovation Leader of the Year" "Proprietary Beverages Supplier of the Year" "Digital & Social Marketer of the Year"

Zone Sales Director, Sales & Operations, Frito-Lay
Arizona, United States
• Led and developed 15 District Managers with over 130 full-time front-line sales people. • Responsible for DC operations and total logistics for over 130 fleet. • Oversaw entire GTM operations, strategy and sales execution; aligning with both regional and national customers to ensure profitable growth and execution.

Project Superintendent
Double AA Commercial Contractor
Phoenix, Arizona

Service Volunteer
Santiago, Chile
Served as an international volunteer for two years in Santiago, Chile, helping the local communities and people. While there, my different leadership positions included: ·District Leader ·Field Trainer ·Zone Leader ·Assistant to the President Responsibilities for these positions included: ·Creating & leading workshops, organizing regular conferences, leading training initiatives, and helping establish and accomplish goals.
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