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Erik Leppert

Bridgewater

Summary

Accomplished Sales Manager offering 25+ years of industry experience developing and maximizing corporate relations and sales. Diligent in building and retaining accounts by providing support and attentive service. Can collaborate with all departments to attain strategic goal. To seek and maintain position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Key Account Manager

Handtmann Inc.
07.2023 - Current
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships to drive business growth.
  • Strengthened client relationships through regular communication and effective problemsolving.
  • Created sales forecasts to target monthly and yearly objectives.
  • Coordinated with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services, meeting client expectations.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by resolving client concerns quickly and efficiently.

Territory Manager

Handtmann Inc.
07.2015 - 07.2023
  • Increased sales annually, over 7 years, while averaging less than 3% in discounts during same timeframe.
  • Increased sales by 58% , over 3 year rolling average, in 2022
  • Monitor customer trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Cultivated relationships with strategic accounts and provided support to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Increased sales volume, expanded product lines, and took market share from strategic targets to grow in non-meat segments.
  • Facilitated business by implementing practical networking techniques.

MANAGER, TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Nitta
01.1999 - 07.2015
  • Visiting customer sites to provide technical support for new product development/product enhancements and investigating/resolving complaints in manner which satisfied customers and significantly reduced return rates
  • Providing technical support for both domestic and international sales force, traveling to lead seminars and trainings on new industry technologies, company processes, safety regulations etc
  • Developing and performing bench-top formulation for all new pork, beef, and poultry product concepts and testing products for Sales/Marketing, Internal Development Teams and customers
  • Operating, maintaining, and modeling safe usage of all sausage processing equipment
  • Serving on several company committees including the Safety Committee and United Way Committee

MEAT TECHNOLOGIST

CHR Hansen
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Managed Meat lab (prior to sale of division and dissolution of savory department), ensuring that all work was done in compliance with safety, sanitary and waste management regulations
  • Developed and tested new flavoring and seasonings for processed meats and convenience foods, working with marketing and sales to determine industry trends and needs
  • Conducted testing of All-Natural Cures with Key Corporate Accounts; Smithfield, SFG, Applegate Farms

Education

Certificate - Cook Oven Principles

FMC
Sandusky, OH
2015

Certificates Sausage And Meats; Dry And Semi-Dry -

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
2005

HACCP Certification -

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
2000

BA - Sociology

Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA
1997

Skills

  • Account management
  • Extensive personal network
  • Territory Management
  • Goals and performance
  • Strategic account development
  • Direct sales
  • New Business Development
  • Solution selling

Affiliations

A knowledgeable, self-sufficient, and results driven professional with 25 years’ experience in the meat industry. Maintains deep knowledge of industry regulations, current trends and new technologies, and is frequently called upon to assist others in these areas. Passionate about providing exceptional customer service. Consistently goes above and beyond the norm to proactively troubleshoot and effectively resolve customer issues, resulting in company savings and customer loyalty. Utilizes excellent communication skills to promote the company brand and interact with customers, staff and management.

Timeline

Key Account Manager

Handtmann Inc.
07.2023 - Current

Territory Manager

Handtmann Inc.
07.2015 - 07.2023

MEAT TECHNOLOGIST

CHR Hansen
01.2006 - 01.2007

MANAGER, TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Nitta
01.1999 - 07.2015

Certificate - Cook Oven Principles

FMC

Certificates Sausage And Meats; Dry And Semi-Dry -

Iowa State University

HACCP Certification -

Rutgers University

BA - Sociology

Kutztown University
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