Allison Knowles, MBA, PMP

Experience

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  Newell Brands

  Jun 2003 - Mar 2008

  • Managed hardware distributor accounts in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, negotiating pricing and terms to drive exceptional sales growth.• Organized trade marketing events and led promotional campaigns to build demand and exceed sales targets.• Achieved sales growth milestones, surpassing 2006 sales by 20% and 2007 by 14%, earning recognition with the IRWIN Chalk Sales contest award. • Spearheaded the development of an eight-state territory, driving $2MM+ incremental orders in six months.• Surpassed annual targets by 30% while building brand visibility at national tradeshows and client events.• Delivered sales training for new account representatives, enhancing team effectiveness. • Negotiated pricing and managed retail sales teams across Oregon, Washington, and Utah.• Executed cross-merchandising strategies and promotional events to build brand loyalty.• Built and strengthened relationships with retail accounts to drive product demand.• Exceeded sales targets by implementing effective sales strategies. • Executed marketing campaigns and cross-merchandising initiatives to boost brand awareness and demand for Rubbermaid Home and Food products in hypermarket superstores.• Collaborated with teams in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho to drive sales growth and increase market share for Newell Rubbermaid.

  • Account Manager

    Mar 2006 - Mar 2008

  • Key Account Representative

    Apr 2004 - Mar 2006

  • Territory Sales Representative

    Dec 2003 - Apr 2004

  • Field Sales and Marketing Representative

    Jun 2003 - Dec 2003
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  Boston Scientific

  Mar 2008 - Feb 2009

  Territory Manager

  • Developed strategic business plans to exceed sales forecasts and manage complex medical contracts for the Vascular Access business line at Boston Scientific.• Provided live surgical support and product demonstrations to establish credibility with healthcare professionals, enhancing the adoption of cutting-edge products and protocols.

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  Portland State University

  Sept 2009 - Jun 2011

  Graduate Research Assistant

  • Conducted online and field research on consumer decision-making in retail environments.• Managed data collection and performed qualitative and quantitative analysis for academic publications.• Assisted with classroom instruction and academic support tasks at Portland State University.

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  Oregon Tool

  Dec 2010 - Apr 2014

  • Managed global sourcing tasks, including RFx process, vendor evaluations, and contract negotiations to optimize procurement strategy.• Led cross-functional team to automate integrated travel & expense management program, establishing company's first global travel policy.• Advised leadership on optimizing spend performance, reducing redundancy, and mitigating supply chain risks through procurement analysis. • Conducted in-depth discovery sessions with internal stakeholders to identify root causes of underperforming product segment at Oregon Tool.• Analyzed consumer awareness, interest, and decision-making triggers through primary market research.• Presented actionable recommendations to leadership resulting in significant improvements to product distribution and sales structure.

  • Global Procurement Analyst

    Jul 2011 - Apr 2014

  • Omni-channel Retail Consultant

    Dec 2010 - Jun 2011
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  Propeller

  Nov 2015 - Mar 2024

  • Led expansion strategy for Propeller’s Eastern region, driving multi-year growth through new verticals.• Developed strategic partnerships with supplier diversity and procurement teams to enhance service offerings.• Advised leadership on sales performance optimization, integrating data-driven insights for improved outcomes. • Managed Propeller’s largest account (Fortune 100) with an annual revenue of ~$10M and a cohort size averaging 30+ consultants.• Oversaw a $10M Fortune 100 account, leading 30+ consultants and driving YoY growth through innovative service strategies.• Designed and implemented scalable onboarding and learning frameworks, enhancing consultant performance and client engagement. • Co-founded the People Strategy & Change Management practice area, shaping the firm's approach to organizational transformation.• Played a key role in talent strategy, interviewing and evaluating candidates across multiple hiring stages.• Delivered engagements for key projects such as Nike Retail, Nike HR, and Daimler Trucks N.A.

  • Growth Director

    Jan 2022 - Mar 2024

  • Account Director

    Nov 2018 - Dec 2021

  • Management Consultant

    Nov 2015 - Oct 2018
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  Autodesk

  Apr 2024 - now

  Program Leadership, Enterprise Systems and Experiences

  • Lead enterprise-wide programs across Sales & Customer Success, aligning Product, Engineering, and Business teams to enhance service capabilities.• Develop governance frameworks to streamline decision-making, drive accountability, and enable faster, data-driven execution.• Drive cross-functional collaboration and governance framework to improve program execution and stakeholder alignment, integrating business needs with delivery strategies.