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Mike Troup

Brand Manager, Global New Products + White Space Innovation at Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

Philadelphia, PA, US

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Work experience

  1. September 2022 – present

    Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

    Brand Manager, Global New Products - White Space Innovation
  2. October 2020 – September 2022

    Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

    Brand Manager, Global New Product Innovation, Arm & Hammer Cat Litter
    Identify unmet consumer needs through research for growth opportunities, create and manage new product commercialization, and build 5-year strategy for Arm & Hammer Home Care brands
  3. October 2019 – October 2020

    Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

    Senior Associate Brand Manager, OxiClean
    Coordinate strategic brand plan, in partnership with Consumer Insights and Global New Product development teams • Piloted complex OxiClean personalization program focused on customized eCRM communication tailored to consumers’ specific interests, increasing average e-mail open rate by over 50% • Launched the first OxiClean podcast program, with host-read spots over 20 different shows; reads directed consumers to a branded microsite that allows for sampling, couponing, and 2-way communication • Collaborated with creative agency to shoot digital content highlighting emotive consumer stories for multiple OxiClean product lines, driving best-in-class (top 25%) Brand Favorability lift on YouTube • Analyzed Nielsen consumption data to make optimized assortment recommendations at key retailers
  4. April 2019 – October 2019

    Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

    Senior Associate Brand Manager, Trojan Brands
    Responsible for Trojan Condoms P&L, brand strategy, and agency coordination for digital programs • Led all elements of first Trojan Condoms packaging redesign in 10 years to improve consumer perceptions of brand appeal while maintaining key Trojan equities of trust, quality, and strength • Assisted in strategy development and total brand repositioning that led to the Trojan Man campaign launch, which returned Trojan Condoms to Dollar Share growth for the first time in 10 quarters • Spearheaded successful branded PR campaign for Pride month focused on male body positivity, winning a 2019 Shorty Award for best campaign in “Fitness, Health, & Wellness” category
  5. July 2017 – April 2019

    Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

    Associate Brand Manager, Trojan Brands
    Managed Trojan Condoms production and sales forecasts, Nielsen consumption analysis, assortment recommendations, and Trojan social accounts • Developed a disruptive 2018 March Madness program that was the largest organic Trojan campaign to date (16MM+ impressions); this evolved into an omnichannel $500M paid media program the following year • Improved financial forecasting process through partnership with Trade Marketing and Demand Planning cross-functional teams to be considered “Best-in-Class” across Church & Dwight brands
  6. October 2013 – October 2017

    The Futile Exercise Podcast

    Host/Producer
    • Produced and co-hosted bi-weekly podcast that delves into sports and entertainment • Reached #52 ranking on the iTunes "New and Noteworthy" pro sports podcasts
  7. May 2016 – August 2016

    Church & Dwight, Co., Inc.

    Brand Marketing Intern
    • Strategic Business Unit: Sexual Health • Brand: Trojan™
  8. June 2013 – June 2015

    Stratix Systems

    Client Relationship Manager
    • Responsible for all business lines within Greater Philadelphia Area territory (IT/Cloud Services, Electronic Content/Document Management, Imaging/Printing Devices) • Achieved 174% of annual revenue quota in 2015 • Increased monthly new business revenue in territory by 207% in 2015 • Authored new “Statement of Work” document for sales process improvement, increasing average deal size by 21% • Negotiated transactions ranging from $5,000 - $250,000+ • Created target campaigns with Executive Marketing Team in effort to increase inbound sales leads
  9. February 2013 – May 2013

    Capitol Office Solutions

    Solutions Consultant
    • Led 50 person sales force in efforts to maximize software sales and strategically rebrand COS as a “solutions company” • Increased company’s monthly software solutions revenue by 124% in 2013 • Orchestrated daily, client-facing demonstrations on all Xerox technology and software solutions • Developed and administered internal, company-wide trainings pertaining to software sales/marketing growth strategies • Served as project management lead for implementation of software solutions after completion of sale
  10. July 2011 – February 2013

    Capitol Office Solutions

    Account Executive
    • Responsible for all business lines within territory including Xerox hardware/software solutions and IT services • #4 ranked sales rep (out of 47) for overall revenue performance in 2012 • Grew total annual revenue in territory by 61% in 2012 • Increased annual new business in territory by 18% in 2012 • Served on COS Leadership Team to analyze and execute company growth and brand strategies • Negotiated transactions ranging from $5,000 - $100,000+ • Supervised two Account Executives
  11. August 2009 – June 2011

    Haverford College Squirrel Squad

    Founder/President
    • Created “Squirrel Squad” brand to support Haverford Athletics by designing, marketing, and selling logo merchandise (gross receipts ~$20,000) • Commissioned by Student-Athlete Advisory Committee for consultation to increase attendance at NCAA events • Promoted brand through targeted social media campaigns (Facebook/Twitter/Podcast) • Led volunteers to work at LEAPS clinic, a non-profit mentor program for disadvantaged children in Philadelphia area • Donated portion of revenue to LEAPS clinic to buy new lacrosse goals and equipment for recreational activities
  12. November 2010 – May 2011

    Haverford College Haverfest

    Director
    • Fiscal management of $40,000 operating budget for end of the year event • Interviewed, selected, and managed a team of 20 students • Negotiated and executed contractual arrangements for music, food, and entertainment • Coordinated all safety and security provisions with college and municipal government offices • Marketed and sold merchandise to expand existing budget (gross receipts ~$15,000)

Education

  1. 2015 – 2017

    Cornell University - Johnson Graduate School of Management

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategic Marketing Immersion (SMI)
  2. 2007 – 2011

    Haverford College

    Bachelor of Arts, English
  3. 2003 – 2007

    Pittsford Mendon High School

    High School Diploma