Jeff Ladd
Global Account Management
Fort Smith,AR
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Global Account Manager
Kerry Taste & Nutrition
Beloit, WI
07.2001 - Current
- Oversaw global product development and partner relationships, enabling footprint expansion into new markets.
- Managed book of business worth $260,000,000 across the Tyson Foods account.
- Kept company in compliance with export standards and international requirements.
- Serviced accounts on regular basis to propose new products or services and maximize revenue.
- Identified and analyzed key competitors and related products.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Created and implemented new business opportunities by utilizing strategic networking strategies.
- Increased profits through providing excellent customer service, following established guidelines and auditing sales reports.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of competitor products and pricing in market served.
Account Manager
Pepper Source LTD
Alma, Arkansas
02.1998 - 05.2001
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Major / Microbiology Minor
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05.1995
Skills
- Professional Development
- Report Writing
- Personnel Management
- Promotional Events
Timeline
Senior Global Account Manager
Kerry Taste & Nutrition
07.2001 - Current
Account Manager
Pepper Source LTD
02.1998 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Major / Microbiology Minor
University of Arkansas