Todd Spear

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VP Sales & Marketing @ Protein Research @ Protein Research
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Golden, Colorado, United States, United States
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About Todd Spear

At heart, I am both an innovator and sales and marketing leader. Driven to beat the competition through innovation and strategic thinking, my team and I have achieved multiple ‘firsts’ in product development, product management and business development. I get out of bed every day to shatter sales goals, break barriers and set new levels for success.SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS• Member of management team driving sale of Nutrition21 to Roundtable Healthcare Partners • Co-led company resurrection strategy and execution from operating at a loss to profitability within six months, increasing revenue 300% • Led organizational transformation and increased sales 225%• Doubled FTE growth during COVID-19 pandemic• Positioned Nutrition 21 as a unicorn and industry thought leader• Ideated new ingredient for new market category, and established as market leader in that space• Launched 4 new ingredients into the marketI am also in this business to do good - Contributing to the health and wellness of people is important to me. With over 20 years in the natural products arena, I was pleased to be an executive leader and industry Influencer at Nutrition 21, driving business expansion and profitability. I’ve played a crucial role in the development and launch of multiple proprietary ingredients, leading to new natural product formulations, client success and business growth.PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS• Nitrosigine• Velositol• Lepidamax• nooLVL• LustrivaKnown as the face of Nutrition 21, I served as N21’s ambassador in the supplement development world. Advocating for high quality and value, other industry leaders depended on me for market insights. I bring an extensive industry network and comprehensive background in chemistry and life sciences. This facilitates my ability to position the product portfolio with leading supplement and sports nutrition brand marketers – I am a trusted advisory and client supporter, recognized for my expertise and integrity.An integral leader on the management team, I helped position the company as an attractive acquisition target, which resulted in sale of the company to Routable Health partners, a private equity firm in 2021. I supported the due diligence process and facilitated ongoing integration efforts, bringing operations and teams together as one cohesive unit.

Todd Spear's Current Company Details
Protein Research

Protein Research

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VP Sales & Marketing @ Protein Research
Todd Spear Work Experience Details
  • Protein Research
    Vice President, Sales & Marketing
    Protein Research Sep 2023 - Present
    Livermore, California, Us
    Protein Research is a contract manufacturer of dietary supplements, specializing in powders, capsules, tablets and premixes, packed in canisters, bottles, stick packs, and gusseted bags.
  • Nutrition21
    Category Leader; Vice President Sales; Senior Director; Executive Director; National Director
    Nutrition21 Jan 2013 - Jul 2023
    Saddle Brook, New Jersey, Us
    A leading developer and supplier of novel and patented nutritional ingredients that improve health and maximize human performance.The diverse portfolio of scientifically substantiated ingredients turns customer product ideas into reality. • Increased sales 40%, managing half of all N21 sales growth• Identified unique application for 30-year-old ingredient and created market demand, enabling ongoing business growth• Top Earning Salesperson 8 years running• Led to status of industry unicorn, positioning company for acquisition by private equity firm • Served as the face of N21 and built relationships with industry Influencers and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)- Became the first branded ingredient company to partner with Influencers- Exploded sales by expanding into the gaming industry• Doubled FTE growth during COVID-19• Developed compelling marketing story, increasing revenue and brand recognition• Facilitated team and operational integration following business acquisition• Led N21 through private equity firm acquisition, retaining 100% of team AND customer base despite price increase• Guided system migrations, protecting contracting, licensing and sales opportunities for new leadership• Cultivated an inclusive, collegial sales culture, exceeding expectations 75% of the time• Sourced, onboarded and developed high performing sales teams, focusing on professional growth and leadership development• Ensured client utilization of patented formulas by creating the IP Integrity program• Transitioned manual process to SalesForce, increasing efficiency and effectiveness• Reduced costs by automating the contract process through DocuSign• Led CRM implementation in collaboration with IT• Starred as the interviewee in record-setting video with 15,000 views in 2 hours• Achieved 2,100+ Followers on Linkedin Posts routinely seen by 3000+• Developed a collective network of key brands, CMs, trade associates, Influencers and attorneys
  • Virilife, Llc
    Managing Partner
    Virilife, Llc 2004 - 2014
    A wholesaler of contract-manufactured dietary supplements and topical skincare products.My main goal here was to set up business operations for ongoing success, including accounting, purchasing, customer relations and sales ops. • Developed sales and marketing strategies for new and existing clients and executed the strategic plan, increasing sales 70%• Expanded new business and grew exiting client business YoY• Leveraged manufacturer relationship and led collaborations to innovate products and include more natural alternatives, significantly boosting topical skincare product sales • Analyzed sales trends, improving sales forecasting and reducing overstocking risk• Monitored lead times and planned inventory to meet future product demands, minimizing inventory investment and freeing up capital for other needs
  • Whole Health Products, Llc
    Senior Vice President, Product Management And Development
    Whole Health Products, Llc 2006 - 2012
    An online marketer of custom, contract-manufactured dietary supplements. I thoroughly enjoy solving a sticky, complex problem and this opportunity provided a great challenge I just couldn’t refuse.I was recruited by Whole Health’s investors to return to the company in May 2006, to lead the turnaround of a severely underperforming business facing big monthly losses. I selected due to my past successes with the organization. Previously, I led the company to scale during a rapid growth period.• Within 6 months, increased revenue 300%• Co-built transformation strategy and led execution of the plan, shifting from operating at a loss to profitability in half a year• Increased product line from 106 to 143 Whole Health labeled products (67 new formulas, 12-product “professional only” line and 6-product pet line)• Leveraged product development experience and guided new product creation from concept to finished product• Identified market opportunity and created product innovation strategy and marketing plan• Built new key manufacturer partner partnerships and led site audits- Increased regulatory compliance and quality output capability- Led manufacturing and material negotiations, influencing mutually beneficial terms• Reduced costs 20%, influencing raw material cost negotiations• Assessed current products and renewed the product line by focusing on high performing products and updating brand labels and formulation information• Drove cGMP compliance and led multi-disciplinary collaborations and establishing SOPs
  • Whole Health Products, Inc.
    Product Manager; General Manager
    Whole Health Products, Inc. 2001 - 2004
    This is where I “cut my teeth” in the nutrition industry, operations, and where I learned about building relationships with suppliers. Early on, I was hired to drive operational scalability during an aggressive business growth period. I was then promoted when Whole Health Discount Center was purchased by Whole Health Products, Inc. My role expanded to lead product development and drive operational improvement.• Developed 15 new products within 6 months• Conducted market research and identified market gaps and customer needs, creating a target customer strategy• Defined product specifications (features, price, target market) and iterative product development strategy (involving customer feedback and product refinement) and go-to-market delivery plan, guiding the process from concept through market delivery and beyond• Achieved a solid balance of targeted marketing and unbiased research tone, writing product monographs and an e-newsletter- Identified audience needs and pain points, tailoring content using clear, concise information to meet customers where they are- Provided evidence-based information supported by research- Highlighted both product benefits and risks, ensuring transparency• Reduced out-of-stock issues and managed costs by implementing the company’s first inventory management system• Advised and coached new ownership, facilitating seamless operational and process integration

Todd Spear Skills

Product Development Marketing Sales New Business Development Management Marketing Strategy Strategic Planning Food Supplements Sales Management Cross Functional Team Leadership Product Management Entrepreneurship Team Building Nutrition Ingredients Negotiation Business Development Business Strategy Start Ups Customer Service Account Management Nutraceuticals Training Wellness Leadership Purchasing Strategic Partnerships Email Marketing Retail Food And Beverage New Product Development Online Marketing Online Advertising

Todd Spear Education Details

  • Penn State University
    Penn State University
    Environmental Resource Management

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