John Meiman
Materials Science Engineering/ Business Development
Seaside Heights,NJ
Summary
Innovative business director experienced in improving sales, margins and growing customer base. Highly skilled in forecasting, project management and strategic planning with exceptional communication and team-building abilities. Accomplished in monitoring market and regulatory trends, and capitalizing on emerging opportunities, converting these into new products or businesses.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director, Business Development
Metals & Additives LLC
Indianapolis, IN
03.2017 - 08.2021
- Responsible for new product opportunity identification/ evaluation for three divisions.
- Managed sales & marketing, strategic partnerships for new product lines.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to optimize success of new lines.
Vice President, Specialty Materials
Hammond Group, Inc.
Hammond, IN
01.2006 - 12.2016
- Responsible for introduction, budgeting & management of new product lines (energy conversion materials, performance coatings & high voltage insulation, etc).
- Directed sales, technical support operations for product lines.
- Established, managed key client relationships and supply chains.
- Drove strategic planning, evaluation of new business opportunities with senior staff and directors.
Senior Manager, Technical Sales
Hammond Group, Inc.
Hammond, IN
01.1982 - 12.2005
- Responsible for global sales program for new products & mature inorganic lead chemistries.
- Managed & grew market share, sales volume & margins in contracting markets.
- Established successful marketing, sales, technology acquisition programs for joint venture in Asia.
- Produced technical brochures & specifications, grant applications, environmental filings for company & key clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science Engineering
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ 09.1975 - 05.1979
No Degree - Engineering Management
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
Business Planning & Development
New Business/ Product Identification & Start-up
Strategies and Goals
Contract Management
Process Design for Manufacturing, Efficiency
Business Administration
Work Availability
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Quote
Before enlightenment: chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment: chop wood, carry water.
Zen Buddhist saying
Timeline
Director, Business Development
Metals & Additives LLC
03.2017 - 08.2021
Vice President, Specialty Materials
Hammond Group, Inc.
01.2006 - 12.2016
Senior Manager, Technical Sales
Hammond Group, Inc.
01.1982 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science Engineering
Rutgers University
09.1975 - 05.1979
No Degree - Engineering Management
University of Pittsburgh