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Dayton, Oh, Us

Dayton, Ohio Area

• Directed all aspects of sales, marketing, and customer relationship management for a $50M vertically integrated compression and injection molder and recycler/compounder of recycled PP resins.• Formulated the strategy behind the company identity and branding initiatives.• Developed a nationwide plastic pallet recycling program for companies including FedEx, Bed Bath and Beyond and Goodyear Tire. • Boosted overall operating margins through product management across both business units.• Created and implemented proprietary material handling product line, which encompassed brand and image development for 4 different plastic pallet tools and 47 different sizes.• Designed proprietary resin products and supporting marketing/sales information.• Championed efforts to penetrate automotive suppliers as alternative to virgin material with GM and Ford.• Spearheaded efforts to implement business unit sales channels including design of supporting/collateral sales materials and trade show program development.• Established the CSM program utilizing Powershop and Salesforce.• Performed P&L management and reporting initiatives.

Montreal, Canada Area

• Provided leadership and direction to sales management, marketing, and strategic planning within a $10M compression molder with custom molding capability and proprietary line of material handling products. • Grew the company from $700K to $6M in 3 years using sound business acumen.• Voted to serve on the BOD after only 1 year based on performance and expertise.• Established a network of alternative processes for new product development. • Introduced and supervised the international sales network for product distribution. • Secured an exclusive agreement with Paul Craemer, GmbH for distribution of rackable/stackable plastic pallets in NA and SA.• Established and fostered the company image associated with branding proprietary product lines, current and future sales and marketing vision, and trade show management.• Recruited, led, and mentored the team in performing at optimal levels.• Participated in sales and marketing database development.• Created catalog and supply house sales programs.

Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

• Led national sales management initiatives for a $7M rotational molder specializing in manufacture of plastic material handling pallets and containers, contract molding, and the creation and implementation of closed-loop shipping systems complete with management and logistics services. • Pioneered the implementation of innovative marketing strategy, business development, national account management, marketing database, and trade show programs.• Developed and implemented returnable bulk container line. • Designed and rolled-out the plastic locker line in 4 sizes. • Re-opened the formerly closed GA manufacturing facility for the refurbishment of bulk containers creating 8 full time jobs.• Achieved $12K tooling investment net of $1.6M in 13 months. • Navigated the company through new product and service development.• Handled talent acquisition and recruiting for the top-performing team.• Introduced a catalog and supply house sales program to support field sales efforts.