Joe Podge Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Willowbrook, IL, US

- Lead a team of 10 Account Managers and Sales Engineers developing custom engineered battery management solutions for OEM & Aftermarket Automotive accounts- Responsible for developing successful sales strategy, sales budgeting and plan achievement for North American and Latin American regions- Primary focus is creating custom battery testing, charging and.

Chicago, IL, US

• WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT ME:I don't write many recommendations, however, I was compelled to share this: Joe and I both attended the Notre Dame MBA program in 2010-2012. Joe was one at the top of his class. His technical.
• Providing Brand Building and Strategic Growth Planning consultation services to Small Businesses
• Specialize in serving Industrial, Manufacturing and Commercial organizations
• Due Diligence Consulting and Post-Acquisition Growth Strategies for Private Equity Firms specializing in Small Business portfolios
• Offering a comprehensive suite of services to aid small businesses develop a complete Strategy Roadmap, Competitive Benchmarking, Brand Differentiation,, Channel Strategy and Digital Communications Strategy

Pittsburgh, PA, US

• Responsible for P&L of global business division. Increased division EBITDA by 4% in two years. Present quarterly divisional financial and strategic plan overview to Private Equity Board of Directors.
• Successfully develop Strategic Growth Plan defining key global market segment and channel strategies for Americas, EMEAI and APAC regions that delivers global growth 8.5% CAGR. Execute growth strategy via training and.
• Led implementation of distribution channel strategy and developed new global network that is strictly focused on serving Industrial MRO markets with value-added technical solutions.
• Lead team of Product Managers in new product development and launch strategies. Utilize Phase Gate New Product Development introducing three new products annually.
• Lead team of Application Engineers to create customer engineered solutions and detailed quotations for Customers.
• Served on Cross-Functional Executive Operating Board that rejuvenated the company brand position, tagline, web presence.

Pittsburgh, PA, US

• Led Team of 180 Sales Engineers achieving consistent annual sales growth greater than 7%.
• Develop Corporate Sales/Market Strategy for OEM Customer’s targeting Industrial, Power Generation, Transportation, Life Sciences, Process Heating markets.
• Organize and present technical training seminars for sales teams focusing on differentiation through resolving Customer Pain Points.
• Select and Coordinate Trade Show exhibitions that introduce product line to key vertical markets.

- Managed manufacturing operations, engineering, sales and marketing with full P&L responsibility- Increased Sales by 140% and EBITDA by 6% in three years- Effectively developed Marketing and Brand Strategy for North America- Established Strategic Management process implementing KPI metrics- Migrated sales force from Manufacturer's Reps to Direct Sales force

- Built Sales Channel of Direct Sales Team along with Independent Manufacturers Representatives- Established Domestic and International Distribution Network- Created Promotional Adverting and Communication Strategy- Developed Annual Sales and Market Forecasts

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services