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Levi Richards

Levi Richards

Bowling Green

Summary

Dynamic Program Director and Sales Person with a proven track record in brand management, leadership, and sales growth. Expertise in relationship-building and public speaking, driving nearly 400% sales increase in the livestock nutrition sector.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Director

Formula of Champions Show Feeds
Upper Sandusky, OH
12.2016 - Current

Led "Team of Experts" to develop new products and improve existing products to enhance brand appeal.

Acted as liaison among Sales, Nutrition, and Marketing Teams to lift a flat brand into success, growing sales nearly 400% over a 10 year period.

Established an ambassador program for influencer-type performers in the industry to increase marketability of the brand.

Worked closely with Marketing department to design new literature, social media strategies, and videos.

Regional Sales

Kalmbach Feeds
Upper Sandusky, OH
02.2013 - Current

Increased sales by developing relationships with family owned feed stores, cooperatives, and commercial operations.

Worked day-to-day on farms and in feed stores to strengthen brand awareness and increase market share.

Held regular client meetings to educate dealers, customers, and prospects on general livestock nutrition and products available.

Trained new and existing dealers on a regular basis to enforce marketing strategies and sales tactics.

Branch Manager

Countyline Cooperative
Risingsun, OH
09.2010 - 02.2013

Led a Grains & Agronomy team in daily operations.

Marketed incoming grain for local farmers and sold for the cooperative through the Chicago Board of Trade.

Renovated retail hardware/feed store to increase local traffic and sales.

Organized and held regular customer appreciation events for local farmers, retail customers, and suppliers.

Education

Livestock Science

The Ohio State University ATI
Wooster, OH

Skills

  • Sales strategies
  • Brand leadership
  • Leadership effectiveness
  • Livestock Evaluation
  • Program management
  • Effective leader
  • Relationship building
  • Public Speaking

Affiliations

Ohio Farm Bureau

Ohio Cattlemen's Association

Wood County Beef Producers (Former 2 term President)

Timeline

Program Director

Formula of Champions Show Feeds
12.2016 - Current

Regional Sales

Kalmbach Feeds
02.2013 - Current

Branch Manager

Countyline Cooperative
09.2010 - 02.2013

Livestock Science

The Ohio State University ATI