Clay Holder

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Chief Executive Officer @ Advantage Distribution Holdings
North Carolina, United States
Clay Holder's Location
Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point Area, United States, United States
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About Clay Holder

Proven leader with experience across diverse industries and global responsibilities. I have a passion for people development and achieving outstanding results. Throughout my career I have sought out new challenges and opportunities for growth. From general management, to sales leadership, and strategic marketing, I have gained experience across many cross functional roles in global matrix-based organizations. I have extensive people leadership experience as well as a proven track record for new product development and creating new markets from concept to reality. I am agile and have been able to adapt to a broad range of organizational structures including large private, private equity backed, and Fortune 200 organizations. Areas of Expertise:• Marketing & Sales Leadership • Strategic Planning• P&L Management • Channel Management• General Management• Talent Development• Change/Turnaround Management• Operations Management• Product Management• Business Development

Clay Holder's Current Company Details
Advantage Distribution Holdings

Advantage Distribution Holdings

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Chief Executive Officer
North Carolina, United States
Clay Holder Work Experience Details
  • Advantage Distribution Holdings
    Chief Executive Officer
    Advantage Distribution Holdings
    North Carolina, United States
  • Vad Hvac Distributors
    President
    Vad Hvac Distributors Dec 2022 - Present
    Responsible for leadership and growth of a successful HVAC Wholesale Distribution business with 20 locations across the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. With over 230 employees, spanning 6 states, VAD has been serving professional HVAC customers for over 35 years and is the 13th largest HVAC wholesaler as reported by The ACHR News. VAD was Canada based Master Group's first venture into the US HVAC market in 2021. Master Group is Canada's leading HVAC wholesaler, backed by private equity firm Novacap.
  • Johnson Controls
    Vp & Gm - Direct Distribution And Aftermarket Parts
    Johnson Controls Mar 2019 - Dec 2022
    Cork, Ireland, Ie
    Responsible for leading two businesses (Direct Distribution and Aftermarket Parts) for Johnson Controls' North American HVAC business. Combined P&L circa $600m.Direct Distribution - Lead JCI's company owned York Commercial and Residential HVAC Distribution channel. Responsible for the strategy and P&L of the York direct channel including leadership for 360 team members across 46 HVAC supply centers, distribution hubs, and Yorknow.com ecommerce platform. Member of Johnson Controls Ducted Systems executive leadership team.Aftermarket Parts - Leadership over all aspects of JCI's ducted systems parts business, including P&L, strategy, sales and marketing, customer service, distribution operations, and procurement. Distribution HQ in Wichita, KS. 80 team members.
  • Parker Hannifin
    Business Unit General Manager - Onboard Aerospace Filtration
    Parker Hannifin Jan 2017 - Mar 2019
    Cleveland, Oh, Us
    Full P&L leadership over commercial, engineering, and multi-site ISO 9001 and AS 9100 certified manufacturing operations of Parker Hannifin's on-board aerospace filtration business. Current focus is integrating the business into Parker Hannifin, including footprint consolidation projects to leverage the business unit's technical engineering capabilities and onboard OEM pedigree in Greensboro, North Carolina.Parker Hannifin acquired CLARCOR / Purolator Advanced Filtration Group on February 28, 2017 as part of a $4.3 billion dollar cash deal. With annual sales exceeding $13 billion, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs approximately 58,000 people in 49 countries around the world.
  • Parker Hannifin
    Vice President Of Global Sales And Marketing - Purolator Advanced Filtration - Clarcor
    Parker Hannifin Jun 2015 - Jan 2017
    Cleveland, Oh, Us
    Global sales and marketing leadership for a $100+ million stand alone division of Clarcor. With manufacturing and sales operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, Purolator Advanced Filtration serves a diverse set of markets including Polymer Processing (Fiber, Film, and Resin), Industrial Process, Energy (Power Generation and Oil and Gas), and Aerospace/Defense. Manage direct sales resources across the US, in Belgium, China, India, and Indonesia, as well as an agent network throughout the rest of the world.
  • Hilti
    Division Manager - South Central
    Hilti Jun 2013 - Jun 2015
    Schaan, Li
    Full P&L responsibility for the South Central division of Hilti North America. Led 90+ direct team members, including 8 regional managers, across a diverse multi-state geography. Since taking over the role in mid 2013, I have led the division to double absolute Profit Contribution in back to back years and have done the same for Return on Sales.
  • Hilti
    Channels Director
    Hilti Jan 2012 - Jun 2013
    Schaan, Li
    Responsible to lead Hilti's network of 30+ retail centers throughout the East coast as well as a large customer service call center. Charged with delivering year on year productivity growth by growing net sales over-proportional to operating expenses while hitting strategic objectives related to customer penetration, e-Business and new product introductions. Lead and coach over 100 team members and managers over a large geography that spans the East coast to Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • Hilti
    Division Manager - Georgia And Carolinas
    Hilti May 2011 - Jan 2012
    Schaan, Li
    Sales director with full P&L responsibility for Hilti's mainstream business in Georgia and the Carolinas. Responsible for translating corporate initiatives and executing company profit goals through an expert team of seven regional managers and over sixty account managers.
  • Hilti
    Business Unit Manager
    Hilti Jan 2009 - May 2011
    Schaan, Li
    Managed and developed Hilti's flagship line of large combihammers and demolition tools in North America. Interacted with our direct sales force and customers to gather market data and customer needs to shape future product innovations for the global business unit. Accountable for all areas of the marketing plan of these products including defining the factbase, value proposition, and tactical launch plan. Required gaining cross functional commitment of sales management, logistics, and marketing communications to ensure successful launches of Hilti's brand shaping tools.
  • Hilti
    Market Segment Manager
    Hilti Sep 2007 - Dec 2008
    Schaan, Li
    Responsible for increasing sales/profit and defining the strategic direction for a core customer segment for Hilti North America. Accountable for developing the value proposition and delivering training to over 1,400 sales managers and direct sales account managers. Also engaged in cross functional project management for high profile projects such as “Account Manager Ramp-Up Inititiave.”
  • Hilti
    Regional Manager - Denver, Co
    Hilti Jan 2005 - Sep 2007
    Schaan, Li
    In this position I led a team of up to 16 direct sales account managers with responsibility of up to $9 million in annual sales. I was responsible for all aspects of recruiting, training, coaching and the sales of local team. I also indirectly managed 10+ professionals in distribution, engineering, retail, and product specialists. During my tenure I implemented two major change initiatives involving field sales structure and a total compensation plan revision.
  • Hilti
    Specified Product Sales Specialist/Manager - San Antonio, Tx
    Hilti Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
    Schaan, Li
    I was responsible for increasing sales within a highly profitable, technical product line for the south Texas region. I developed technical proficiency of the sales team and increased awareness amongst the building code enforcement community and the engineering/architect community. I grew sales by targeting high profile construction projects within high-rise and health care construction and by getting our fire protection products specified by engineers and building owners.
  • Hilti
    Account Manager - Charlotte, Nc
    Hilti May 2000 - Dec 2002
    Schaan, Li
    Direct sales of premium construction fasteners, tools, and chemicals to contractors and projects. During my 2-1/2 year tenure in the account manager role, I was responsible for achieving new accounts and growing sales of all products within my customer segment. I worked with an indirect sales team including retail and customer service functions to outperform company-wide growth by 10%. I led many product launches within my region and received division accolades for strategic, new product sales.

Clay Holder Skills

Sales Management Direct Sales Strategy Marketing Management Business Development New Business Development Sales Cross Functional Team Leadership Strategic Planning Product Development Team Leadership Contract Negotiation Account Management Management Market Planning P&l Management Leadership Team Building Sales Operations Retail Training Change Management Product Management Business Strategy International Business Selling Marketing Cold Calling Business Planning Pricing Strategy Income Statement International Sales Key Account Management Negotiation Crm Marketing Strategy Consultative Selling Product Launch B2b Channel Partners Coaching Competitive Analysis Forecasting Market Analysis Marketing Communications Pricing Product Marketing Sales Process P&l

Clay Holder Education Details

  • The University Of Tulsa
    The University Of Tulsa
    Marketing

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