Steve Ragan Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

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Strongsville, Ohio, Us

Lead the analysis, design, development and execution of the strategic plan and initiatives for Sly Incorporated and its support areas. Create operational plans to ensure the competitive position and profitability of Sly Incorporated. Work closely with staff to address strategic plans, project management issues and product development in order to chart the direction for the organization’s future.

Cleveland , Ohio, Us

Strategic partner and Trusted Advisor to the leadership teams. Drove formulation and implementation of an integrated human capital plan in support of the business strategy. Provided consultation in: organizational effectiveness, organizational climate, performance management, workforce planning, change management, and recruiting and retention of top talent. Ensured leadership continuity and strength through the executive development review process, succession planning, and ongoing leadership development.Engaged in selection of senior leaders and accountable for the successful assimilation of those leaders Analyzed and utilized workforce metrics to influence management decision-making on workforce success Mitigated legal and employee relations risk Engaged in the resolution of complex employee relations issues O. D. work (organization structure, business transformations, work design) Executive coaching, consultation, and development including succession planning

Westlake, Ohio, Us

Sales Concepts, an affiliate of the Sandler Sales Institute, Inc., is a sales and sales management training firm which works with companies and individuals who are concerned with continued growth and profitability within their sales process. We provided a variety of services ranging from a six-week workshop series on new strategies to ongoing reinforcement workshops and in-house training programs. All courses are tailored to meet the needs of each client based on the findings of the Objective Management Group's Sales Force Profile.In addition to sales training, I focused on Organization and Leadership Devlopment with clients along with one-on-one consultation on various business issues.

Strongsville, Ohio, Us

I was responsible for the development of a rigorous sales process, sales management process and sales strategies within the Aftermarket department and held accountable for departmental sales performance. I provided a strong connection between Sly’s functional team managers and Sly’s field sales teams. Other duties involved marketing and goal setting.

Olean, Ny, Us

Conducted a demographic study of potential territories and selecting an office location. Built a business plan including budgets, sales projections and recruiting needs.Responsible for the administrative and financial operations of the business. Devising and implementing advertising strategies and sales promotion programs. Interviewed, trained, and developed an active sales force of anywhere between 80 sales representatives. Provided one-on-one professional development for salespeople. Conducted staff meetings and spoke publicly for large and small groups on such topics as sales techniques, consumer behavior, closing the sale, time management, communication skills and motivation. Worked with campus administrators in recruiting efforts. Maintained a standard of professionalism and personal conduct that sets a leadership example for the sales staff.

Masters, Organization Development

Ba, Organizational Management