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HAL RUSSELL
Boston,GA
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Summary
Results-driven sales and operations leader with more than 30 years of agricultural management and sales experience. Proven record of driving revenue growth, managing multi-state territories, and leading production, logistics, and inventory operations. Recognized for strong work ethic, deep expertise in dry and liquid fertilizer blends, and consistent success meeting tight deadlines while building long-term customer relationships.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Sales Manager
ICL Growing Solutions
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and managed $3.2M in sales across AL, GA, FL, and SC. Expanded existing accounts, identified new market opportunities, and provided technical fertilizer expertise.
Southeast District Sales Manager
Nachurs-Alpine Solutions
07.2015 - 12.2021
- Managed 325,000 gallons of liquid NPK fertilizer sales across AL, FL, and GA. Drove territory growth through distributor partnerships.
Liquid Specialist
R.W. Griffin Industries
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Formulated liquid specialty fertilizers for 18 retail outlets and supported retail fertilizer sales for Coggins Farm Supply.
General Manager
Big Bend Agri-Services, Inc.
12.2011 - 03.2015
- Directed production, packaging, transportation, inventory, and expenses while collaborating on product development.
Owner / Operator
Russell Tire Co., Inc.
01.2004 - 11.2011
- Co-owned and operated a commercial and retail tire business.
Sales Rep
Big Bend Agri-Services
07.2001 - 12.2003
- Developed specialty fertilizer sales across AL/GA/FL.
Sales Representative / Store Manager
Gold Kist / Southern States
01.1995 - 01.2001
- Grew sales from s$1.5M to $3M from 1995-1997; Retail manager from 1998-2001.
Sales Representative
Gold Kist
08.1992 - 12.1995
- Managed East Georgia sales territories, creating revenue of $1M.
Education
B.S. - Agricultural Business
University of Georgia
Manager Trainee - undefined
Gold Kist
Skills
- Agricultural Sales
- Fertilizer Formulation
- Logistics
- Inventory Management
- DOT/OSHA/HAZMAT Compliance
- Class A CDL
- Microsoft Office
Affiliations
- American Society of Agronomy
- Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity
- Georgia Plant Food Educational Society
Personal Information
Driving License: Class A CDL
Timeline
Technical Sales Manager
ICL Growing Solutions
01.2022 - Current
Southeast District Sales Manager
Nachurs-Alpine Solutions
07.2015 - 12.2021
Liquid Specialist
R.W. Griffin Industries
03.2015 - 06.2015
General Manager
Big Bend Agri-Services, Inc.
12.2011 - 03.2015
Owner / Operator
Russell Tire Co., Inc.
01.2004 - 11.2011
Sales Rep
Big Bend Agri-Services
07.2001 - 12.2003
Sales Representative / Store Manager
Gold Kist / Southern States
01.1995 - 01.2001
Sales Representative
Gold Kist
08.1992 - 12.1995
Manager Trainee - undefined
Gold Kist
B.S. - Agricultural Business
University of Georgia