Chris Hopper
Franklin,TN
Summary
Dynamic sales leader with a proven track record at Henkel Corporation, driving $80M in national business growth. Expert in key account mgmt. and sales growth, achieving 3% and then on track for 15% growth in 2024-2025. Skilled in leadership team building, hiring and delivering exceptional results.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Sales Appliance & Heavy Duty
Henkel Corporation
03.2024 - Current
- Lead $80M National Industrial Adhesive business unit 2.8%; 15% growth 2024 and 2025.
- National business head over directors & key account mgrs. up to 13 employees.
Director Key Account Mgmt.
Henkel Corporation
01.2019 - 02.2024
- Led team growth up to $25M adhesive business in Appliance, Electronics; Heavy Eq., Filtration, Medical.
Regional Sales Manager
Henkel Corporation
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Led up to $16M managing surface treatment teams.
Key Account Manager
Henkel Corporation
05.2012 - 12.2015
- Averaged 67% OSG in Southeast US (Appliance Market)
Senior Account Sales Representative
Henkel Corporation
02.2002 - 05.2012
- Avg. 20% OSG 2008, 10, 11 selling Surface Treatment chemicals.
Quality Manager
PPG Coating Service
1999 - 2021
- Managed quality and lab teams overseeing pre-treatment, e-coat, powder coat, customer PPAPs and relations.
Education
MBA -
Ohio University
Athens, OHBachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Ohio University
Athens, OHSkills
- Leadership
- Sales coaching
- Key account growth
- Sales operations
- Business Planning
Accomplishments
- Promoted to multiple times to achieve Business Head position.
- Year-over-year growth as team leader and account mgr.
- 3 Sales Leadership Conferences.
- Co-owned and co-operated a small franchise business.
Timeline
Head of Sales Appliance & Heavy Duty
Henkel Corporation
03.2024 - Current
Director Key Account Mgmt.
Henkel Corporation
01.2019 - 02.2024
Regional Sales Manager
Henkel Corporation
01.2015 - 12.2018
Key Account Manager
Henkel Corporation
05.2012 - 12.2015
Senior Account Sales Representative
Henkel Corporation
02.2002 - 05.2012
Quality Manager
PPG Coating Service
1999 - 2021
MBA -
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Ohio University
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