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Atlanta, Georgia, US

Bowling Green, Ohio, US

Led the Industrial and Building Service Contractor vertical marketing and business development team. Betco is a privately held specialty chemical and equipment manufacturer known for high-performing products and programs that help customers win in the commercial cleaning industry.

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Head of Marketing, Zep Sales and Service business unit working with direct sales teams, inside sales, distribution, and automotive OEM. Zep Inc., is a leading specialty chemical goods company selling a wide variety of high-performance products that help professionals and consumers clean, maintain and protect their assets. Zep sells products direct and.

Chesapeake, Virginia, US

YUPO is a global manufacturer of recyclable, waterproof, tree-free Synthetic Paper. Provided laser focus on channel development and driving increased sales of new and existing products within strategic vertical segments. Managed key business development activities for General Graphics Distribution & Technical Paper Markets (labels & packaging) Responsible.

Atlanta, GA, US

Developed and oversaw marketing programs for North America, driving revenue growth through direct and channel marketing strategies e.g. USF, Sysco, Grainger, Fastenal etc., Provided positioning, messaging, content creation and marketing insights to drive end user engagement and sales... Innovated technology-based marketing to drive competitive advantages..

Atlanta, GA, US

Collaborated with industrial supply sales team to establish market research, competitive analysis, develop & execute sales campaigns, marketing tools, collateral, capability presentations, training and growth strategies. Developed marketing and communication plans for local sales and national account teams. Deployed problem solving, benchmarking, and.

Fort Mill, South Carolina, US

Led marketing for new unique printed floor imaging technology. Leveraged international industry leadership to advance business and revenue model with major retailers and entertainment venues. (N. America, Japan & UK business units). Provided research, branding,value propositions,segmentation, positioning, messaging and channel marketing strategies.

Fort Mill, South Carolina, US

Provided market analysis and sales strategy for the development of large multi-site national accounts. Managed sales team of three.Negotiated contracts for major accounts and managed North American QSR business. Coordinated research, facilitated implementation plans and immersion programs. Created tools and processes to facilitate sales efficiency and.

Espoo, FI

Provided leadership and business development for team of four regional sales managers overseeing 23 brokers in 32 states.Increased revenues with current and new local and regional accounts, achieved 10% sales increase in 1999 and exceeded sales goal attainment for two consecutive years.

Espoo, FI

Highly consultative in understanding customer needs and delivering solutions. Accounts included Foodservice and QSRs: Starbucks, Carl’s, Panda, Sonic, Brinker, and Taco Bell. Directed development process with R&D teamExceeded sales plan two consecutive years while improving profit margin (+12%) Introduced new innovative beverage carrier nationally and.

Stockholm, SE

Extensive success developing new business (away - from - home tissue - washroom and tabletop products) with multi-unit foodservice accounts in the western USA.Coordinated Western United States - National Accounts- Carl’s, Sonic, Brinker, Starbucks, HPSI, Jack in the Box, Del Taco, IHOP, Chuck E. Cheese’s, Jason’s Deli, Cinnabon, Taco Bell.