Ben Hudson
New Bern,NC
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Printelect, driving a 30% revenue increase through strategic procurement and global supplier management. Expert in vendor relationship management and cost-saving initiatives, I excel in enhancing product portfolios and leading sales teams to achieve exceptional results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Election Products, Sales
Printelect
07.2007 - Current
- Led initiatives that expanded market presence and increased revenue by 30% in two years.
- Directed the development and management of a comprehensive portfolio of over 500 unique products, focusing on inventory turnover, product life cycles, and profit margins.
- Managed inside and outside sales, supplier management, and risk evaluation while performing supplier visits to maintain a robust supplier base.
- Additionally, I have led sales staff across the Southeast, focusing on product knowledge and value-added features.
- Coordinated purchase orders from various vendors, including international and local suppliers, while managing marketing campaigns to enhance retail presence.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance sales efforts and territory saturation
- Analyzed market trends and purchasing habits to inform strategic planning and business development efforts.
- Spearheaded product development efforts, taking ideas from concept to manufactured, sold, and delivered goods
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2007
Skills
- Product design and development
- Procurement and negotiation
- Global supplier management
- Vendor relationship management
- Supply chain management
- Cost-saving initiatives
- KPI tracking and reporting
- Order and invoice management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- CRM and order entry systems
Projects
Led several successful projects, including the development of new election product solutions that secured statewide contracts. Spearheaded marketing campaigns that increased retail presence and led to the successful launch of a comprehensive retail catalog. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, managed supplier relationships, and implemented data-driven strategies to achieve business objectives.
Timeline
Director of Election Products, Sales
Printelect
07.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
East Carolina University