Eric Ruppert Email & Phone Number

Dalton, Ga, Us

Dalton, Ga, Us

Dalton, Ga, Us

Dalton, Ga, Us

Paris La Défense, Fr

Commercial & Residential Carpet

St Paul, Mn, Us

Working for one of the Top 3 Technology companies worldwide, I am the Development & Sales Lead for the 3M and Scotchgard™ Protector brands for Woven & Non-Woven Products: • Residential & Commercial Flooring (Carpet, Hardwood, LVT / Vinyl, Laminate, Tile) • Polymer Melt Additives• Non-Woven Applications• Chemical Compounding / Conversion• Warranty and After-Care Service ProgramsTasked with a multi-million dollar sales territory, my job is to utilize, leverage, and represent the 3M and Scotchgard™ brands for protective materials and flurochemical products pertaining mainly to the flooring industry (Carpet and Hard surfaces). I also represent a smaller portfolio of 3M Protective Materials to other textile, non-woven, and medical industries.• Strategic Key Account Management of Major Flooring Manufacturers, Spin Finish Producers, and Chemical Compounders for the North America Region. I also have experience with Home Center & National Accounts. • Expand our protective market share and implement growth strategies through a diversified product line and differentiated brand / price positioning• Strategically work with brand partners to expand brand footprint, awareness, and consumer equity. Tasked to enhance vendor relations & develop marketing support.• Help establish and implement technical trials and lab testing to help customers understand why and how our product works when integrated into their systems• Work with 3M's World Class Laboratories to help identify, develop, and integrate protective products as an ingredient or lead brand to help businesses secure more sales through branded programs

Calhoun, Georgia, Us

Managed Mohawk Industries’ (the world’s largest flooring manufacturer) Nylon & Polyester Fiber Platforms for Residential Carpet with substantial annual revenue generation. • Provided brand and product direction for Mohawk's Polyester and Nylon Platforms (Stainmaster, EverStrand, Wear-Dated, Image, and UltraStrand)• Worked extensively with the various Sales Teams to conduct new product research and development on a global scale.• Tasked with Product Life-cycle management to Develop both short and long-term strategic plans to achieve growth and enhance margins. • Develop and implement dynamic pricing strategies and profit margin initiatives in order to achieve annual financial objectives. • Monitor competitors to ensure products are competitive in look, price and quality. • Establish product quality standards• Develop working relationships with vendors to provide best quality and the lowest cost• Visit regional markets to stay abreast of product issues and opportunities. • Lead improvement actions through management and production teams. • Support brand structures by attending National and Regional meetings. • Develop and deliver product presentations and sales tools to internal and external customers. • Facilitate problem resolution related to product quality and supply chain issues. • Direct and lead new product development. • Maintain relationships with field personnel and helps resolve problems. • Coordinate with Production Planning in the execution of the sales forecast for the assigned product category. • Manage special projects and work with Home Centers and National Accounts

Calhoun, Georgia, Us

Conducted market research and gathered market intelligence information for trend analysis in each product/fiber category within Mohawk’s Residential footprint. Generated SKU Management recommendations for new product additions and product deletions. Established sales strategies to ensure product placement. Created new product positioning and established recommended Market Based Pricing. Identified promotional opportunities needed to balance product sales to manufacturing capacities. • Established working relationships with all levels of corporate and regional sales management throughout all internal customers at Mohawk (i.e. Product Development, Sales, Marketing, Aligned Dealer, Builder, National Accounts, Home Centers, Distributor, etc.). • Participated in our National Conventions and Regional Shows to help our business better understand current customer / market dynamics. • Traveled extensively to generate market research/intelligence, validate current product strategies, and conducted product presentations for field sales and dealer trainings

Calhoun, Georgia, Us

Increased Sales from $2.2MM to $6.6MM over a 24 month period. Worked in specified geographical area (Southern NV, Northwest AZ, and Southeast CA) consulting over 180 flooring companies with all of their soft surface needs. Developed relationships directly with Mohawk dealers and sales associates to help them in the purchasing of our products and services. Consulted dealer associates to make them become more knowledgeable about Mohawk products, service, and advantages. Helped Mohawk dealers with claims, credit, and logistic issues. Worked extensively with our Aligned Dealers to help them better understand and grow their programs.

Business Administration, Business

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Management