Kenneth Schutter Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area And Nw Indiana

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Chicago, Il • Milpitas, Ca • Shenzhen, China • Philippines

• Oversaw a sales and marketing team of 9 both domestically and overseas; supported operations teams, as well as warehouse, distribution, and logistics partners across the US and abroad (China, Philippines, and Europe). Assisted cross-functional teams with the development, launch, and continuous improvement of the brand’s new Warehouse Management Software.• Developed and implemented GTM strategy that generated $5M+ in new market sales and $350M+ in total sales (achieving ~35% YoY growth) over 2-year start-up phase. Attended trade shows; developed, implemented, and participated in all lead generation and client communication initiatives (LinkedIn, Google Ads, email, website, phone, radio, and local).• Consulted with business owners and decision-makers of companies ranging from start-up to enterprise-scale around the globe to optimize their online selling platforms, as well as grow their distribution capabilities utilizing our global warehouse and distribution network.• Tracked performance of a warehouse network across the US, as well as vetted and onboarded new warehouse facilities and vendors both domestically and in other global markets (namely Chicago, Atlanta, Europe, China, and Australia). Leveraged performance data and market research to develop growth and pricing strategies.• Responsible for sales training and development. Created and implemented SOP's for Sales Team. Created and continuously developed 2 CRM interfaces (HubSpot and Salesforce) used for sales tracking across the organization, created all sales and marketing materials, and contributed to company’s brand book.

Mokena, Illinois, United States

• Responsible for growth and service of new and existing accounts in a defined territory in the Chicago suburbs.• Participated in phone campaigns and local marketing to develop new leads; consulted with small and mid-market businesses to assist them with their uniform and facilities management needs.• Assisted with implementation, occasional delivery of product, and ongoing service of client.

Aurora, Illinois

• Participated in phone campaigns and marketed to local Enterprise rental branches in order to generate leads.• Assisted customers with vehicle purchase process including test drive and discovery to uncover vehicle needs, vehicle financing, and final delivery of the product.

Plainfield, Illinois

• Oversaw day-to-day operations of several local rental branches in the Chicago suburbs with duties including personnel management and training, risk mitigation, P&L management, inventory maintenance, local marketing efforts, and account management.• Operated locations with up to 15 personnel, GP of $5MM+ annually, 25% OP, and 50% YoY growth.• Managed assets and P&L both in excess of $30M.• Recognized regularly both for individual sales performance and operational excellence.

Joliet, Illinois

Morris, Illinois

Joliet, Illinois

Plainfield, Illinois

Plainfield, Illinois

Plainfield, Illinois

Joliet, Illinois, United States

• Responsible for growing both new and existing business by selling all lines of property & casualty and health & life insurance.• Carried out local mail, phone, and social media marketing campaigns.

Joliet, Illinois, United States

• Responsible for certain tasks within JCP Logistics scope - including preparing and accepting deliveries of inventory, marketing materials, and other company property.• Organized inventory within warehouse, built new furniture and display items, operated lifts and compactors.•Stocked floor displays, assisted with inventory maintenance and constructing marketing displays.