OUR JOURNEY
AZAN Management Group was established as the answer to stylists, barbers and entrepreneurs being turned away by manufacturers due to high minimum order quantities. We are a full service contract manufacture located in South Holland, IL composed of experienced and passionate Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Business Analysts and Chemists. AZAN means “power and strength”. Therefore, it is with these tools AZAN Management Group will provide a one-stop shop for all your contract manufacture needs. We work with individuals who want to build a dream and leave behind a legacy. As a full-service private label manufacturer, we are committed to providing a brand that will create an emotional connection - while giving it a voice within the marketplace.
This Is Us In Numbers
$355M
Clients’ Income during the Last Quarter
10+
Business Partners in Over 30 Countries
27
Years of Experience
5
Industry Awards
MEET NIKKI JOHNSON
A Chicago resident, wife, and mom, Nikki Johnson is a dynamic force in sales and brand strategy, known for blending bold creativity with sharp commercial instincts. With over two decades of powerhouse experience in international and domestic sales, brand management, and strategic growth, she has built a standout career across the CPG and raw materials industries.
Nikki has partnered with some of the world’s most iconic brands—including L’Oréal, COOLA, Cargo Cosmetics, Dermablend, Jamaican Mango & Lime, Adidas, AFL, and NFL—delivering innovative strategies and measurable results at every turn. Today, as Strategic Corporate Accounts Manager, she leads a $6.4M territory generating $1.8M in profit, managing specialty and commodity ingredients across the Personal Care, Petcare, Food & Beverage, and Industrial sectors. Her expertise spans supplier negotiations, forecasting, procurement, logistics, and contract management—making her a true end-to-end strategist.
Known for her relationship-first approach, Nikki thrives on building meaningful, results-driven partnerships and approaches every new client opportunity with genuine excitement and strategic focus. She’s driven by a passion for ROI-focused creativity and long-term brand impact, grounded in smart sales strategy and sustainable growth.
Salesperson of the Year – Mays Chemical (2023) | Sell-Out Queen – L'Oréal (2015) | Employee of the Year – Cargo Cosmetics (2008)
COOLA Sunscreen
secured national retail distribution with 10 major retailers—including Albertsons, Publix, HEB, and Rite Aid—within just four months
Universal Beauty Products
drove $25M in legacy brand sales, led brand innovation, and won support from giants like Walmart and Walgreens
Cashco Distributors
spearheaded multicultural and trial-size haircare growth, generating $10.3M in sales while reshaping category strategies for Kroger and beyond
L'Oreal
her leadership fueled $26.1M in skincare sales, earning her titles like "Sell-Out Queen" and "Knockout Champion."