Michael Rapp Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, WA, US

"YOU SIMPLY WILL NOT BE PRESENTED WITH CANDIDATES THAT I WOULD NOT HIRE MYSELF!"As a Business Partner First and a Recruiter Second - Michael offers the experience of either being in a similar role that you are trying to fill or being the hiring manager or leader for that open role. Having actual leadership background in your industry or function in smaller.

Newport Beach, California, US

Prior to becoming Vice President of Recruiting Operations at MPA, Michael had held senior level positions in organizations including PepsiCo, The Clorox Company, Nestle and Essilor, as well as several private-equity owned businesses and start-ups over a 25+ year career.His broad cross-functional experience makes him a sought after partner in understanding.

San Diego, California, US

CEO Peer-to-Peer group coaching. Executive Mentor and leader of private CEO advisory board.

Charenton Le Pont Cedex, FR

• ESSILOR LABORATORIES OF AMERICAVice President - Mountain RegionLed a team of Regional Operations and Sales Directors leveraging a multi-unit business network of 16 company owned and equity partner laboratories with.
• Led entrepreneurial group of independently owned optical laboratory businesses with revenues exceeding $80 million annually. Planning, forecasting, reporting and managing of all financials and operations. P&L.
• Key Contributor to the Essilor corporate go-to-market strategy team. Developed strategic approach to product and services offering as well as sales, marketing and operational delivery models based on a new customer.
• Designed, developed and delivered multiple selling skills workshops for professional sales managers and consultants. Wrote and piloted the initial national sales process for the company which included developing a.

Neu-Isenburg, DE

Managing Director for North America leading a cross-functional matrix team of Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Program Management and Shared Services through the strategic development of a new national retail business. We offered a newly branded and private-label fresh food product line to grocery, convenience, mass, club, oil and specialty retailers.

Arlington, TX, US

Vice President (SVP) of sales organization that drove retail distribution and marketing for the leading supplier of pet supply products. Team consisted of a National Account structure and Regional Sales teams managing business in Pet Specialty, Mass, Club, Catalog, Home Centers, Sporting Goods, Grocery and Military retailers domestically and in Canada..

Vevey, CH

General Manager (GM) of a $60 million division leading a total organization of over 140 employees. Direct reports consist of Finance, Operations, Sales, Service, Logistics, Employee Development and Field Market Managers with indirect reports in Human Resources, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.

SVP directing 8 Regional Vice Presidents and over 200 independent contract sales organizations as member of a post-merger executive team charged with designing and installing management systems and controls with P&L responsibility for an $86 million sales division.

Pioneered the sales and marketing functions for a new "start up" division which became the #1 brand with a +80% share representing $280 million in annual volume. Key contributor in building brand marketing awareness; product development; retail merchandising; pricing; packaging; promotional programs and collateral design. Awarded Wal-Mart Vendor of the.

Purchase, New York, US

Fast-tracker holding district and regional sales positions leading to national headquarters management position responsible for the design, development and maintenance of sales operation training, selling skills and interpersonal skill development programs.Authored, designed and produced The World Class Selling Seminar, a national professional selling.

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration/Industialelectronics Technology

Mba - Coursework, Bus Adm