Sam Mccorkle Email & Phone Number

Sandy Springs, Georgia, Us

Retained executive search consultant and subject matter expert in a broad range of agribusiness, animal health & nutrition, crop science, ag technology and virtually any other aspect of talent acquisition within modern agriculture. My expertise is focused on North America (Canada, US & Mexico) and we have resources to serve multinational organizations through our partnership with IRC Global Executive Search Partners with boutique search partners in 45 countries around the globe.Areas of industry expertise include livestock and poultry production, companion/specialty animal, animal nutrition, animal health, meat processing, food processing/distribution, pet food and durables, grain and oil seed processing and merchandising, fine chemicals/specialty ingredients, risk management, supply chain, logistics, distribution, agricultural equipment (manufacturing and sales), and international trade, Also have significant experience providing search services to trade industry associations, universities and non-profit organizations related to agriculture, agribusiness or education.Areas of functional expertise include strategic analysis and planning, distribution channel analysis, B2B and B2C marketing, advertising, communications, agribusiness retail merchandising/support, mergers and acquisitions, P&L; loss management, manufacturing operations, training, organizational planning & design, pricing strategies, national/regional & local branding, performance evaluation, competitive analysis, administration, human resources, general management, finance & accounting, trade compliance, engineering, research and development, sales, and program/project management.

Proven experience consulting with key decision makers solving individual and group challenges utilizing a passion for listening at all levels and a strong belief that PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE in all organizations.-Expertise in retained executive search, individual and group communications, team/group facilitation, manager training.-Career consulting offered for individuals: job search strategies; assessment; resume development; interview skills; professional networking; negotiation.

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Directed largest new product introduction in 15 years across the U.S. swine nutrition market.

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Managed turnaround of specialty products for the pleasure horse market, increasing profits by $2M and $7M in sales.Responsibilities included R&D, marketing, events, and pricing strategies/income.

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Maximized profits of 27 plants and 12 sales divisions west of the Mississippi River. Worked closely with buyers, production, sales & marketing and regional management.

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Managed all marketing activities related to dairy nutrition for the U.S. market: products, promotions, advertising, trade shows, direct marketing, sales training, and distributor education.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration, Management And Operations

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