Ken Best

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Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing @ Hydraulex
Ken Best's Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States, United States
About Ken Best

Sales and Marketing professional with 20+ years of experience, equipped with an extensive track record of success in building well-rounded sales teams, identifying and implementing new technologies, developing sales channels, creating market brand awareness, and improving sales processes. Excellent time management skills, handles responsibility with ease and has proven efficacy with directing multiple high-performing sales teams.Specialties: Sales/Business Development, Account Management, Client Relations, Strategic Planning, Marketing Analysis, Product Development/Engineering, Contract Negotiations, Leadership, Brand Reputation Management, Brand Development

Ken Best's Current Company Details
Hydraulex

Hydraulex

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Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Ken Best Work Experience Details
  • Hydraulex
    Executive Vice President - Sales And Marketing
    Hydraulex Sep 2011 - Present
    Chesterfield, Michigan, Us
    Hydraulex Global has been formed with the objective of becoming the premier worldwide remanufacturer and distributor of all major makes and brands of quality Hydraulic Pumps, Motors, Valves/Servo and Cylinders for a vast variety of Industrial, Mobile, Mining and Oil-field applications. The acquisition of Attica Hydraulic Exchange (AHX, www.ahx1.com) in August 2010, the largest North American remanufacturer of Industrial Hydraulic products and Hydraulic Repair and Design (HRD, www.h-r-d.com) in Dec 2010 are major steps toward achieving this goal. The further additions of Flint Hydostatics and Metaris Hydraulics completed our goal of offering a complete "After Market" solution in hydraulics,
  • Fontijne Grotnes Bv
    Vp Of Sales And Marketing
    Fontijne Grotnes Bv Jan 2009 - Sep 2011
    Niles, Michigan, Us
    The Fontijne Grotnes Group manufactures capitol equipment for forming metal rings and shapes. Being the technical experts in hydraulic expansion technology has enabled Fontijne to become an industry leader in the Wheel, Pipe,Metal Forming, and Nuclear Press Markets.
  • Festo
    Executive Vice President - Sales And Marketing
    Festo Jan 2002 - Jul 2008
    Esslingen, De
    Vice President of Sales & Marketing with extensive experience in developing, implementing and managing all aspects of global business operations inclusive of Sales, Strategic Planning, Engineering and Marketing. Responsibilities included new business development, identifying/implementing new technologies, development of sales channels, project management, and creating market brand awareness. Experience has led to an expertise in complex global marketing strategies, management of cross-functional business teams, departmental structures and compensation palns for sales individuals.
  • Festo
    Vice President Of National Accounts
    Festo Jan 2000 - Jan 2002
    Esslingen, De
    Developed strategies and programs designed to partner with largest and most influential customers in chosen industries.
  • Festo
    National Account Manager
    Festo Jan 1997 - Jan 2000
    Esslingen, De
    Designed strategies and programs to attract and retain high net worth partners. Developed a new industry-focused, long-term sales strategy for the Consumer Goods segment.
  • Festo
    Sales Engineer
    Festo 1990 - 1995
    Esslingen, De
    Managing the sales team, designing strategic marketing and sales plans.
  • Monson-Tison Mobile Hydraulics
    Sales Engineer
    Monson-Tison Mobile Hydraulics Mar 1986 - Dec 1989

Ken Best Skills

New Business Development Cross Functional Team Leadership Manufacturing Account Management Sales Automation International Sales Marketing Strategy Management Key Account Management Strategic Planning Contract Negotiation Pneumatics Sales Process Motion Control Sales Management Robotics Marketing Process Automation Market Analysis Business Development Leadership Microsoft Office Marketing Communications

Ken Best Education Details

  • National Louis University
    National Louis University
    Business Administration
  • Harvard Business School
    Harvard Business School
    General Management Program

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Ken Best works for Hydraulex

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Ken Best's current role is Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

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Ken Best attended National Louis University, Harvard Business School.

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Ken Best has skills like New Business Development, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Manufacturing, Account Management, Sales, Automation, International Sales, Marketing Strategy, Management, Key Account Management, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation.

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