Lisa A. Stanton
Bloomfield Hills,MI
Summary
Dynamic Senior Account Manager with a proven track record at Elastron USA, excelling in B2B sales and market strategy. Achieved significant growth by adding 17 new accounts in just nine months. Expert in relationship building and contract negotiation, driving success in the competitive automotive sector.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Account Manager, Consultant, Independent Agent
Uniplas LLC
, MI
2022 - Current
- Conducted cold calling to enhance Uniplas' presence in the Automotive and Detroit areas.
- Leveraged current contact information to identify new market opportunities.
- Promoted prime MFG materials, custom-compounded products, and recycled content grades.
Senior Account Manager, Consultant, Independent Agent
Alliance Polymers
2016 - Current
- Managed accounts across Michigan, focusing on thin gauge films ranging from 2.6 to 40 mil.
- Specialized in various substrates for flexible pharmaceutical packaging, thermoforming, lamination, and printing.
- Supported distribution and technical services for TPE, TPU, TPV, and other thermoplastic elastomers.
North American Automotive Market Manager
Elastron USA
2020 - 2022
- Managed automotive accounts nationwide to strengthen market presence.
- Developed comprehensive North American Automotive Market Plan, outlining key applications and strategies.
- Analyzed US market share, identifying best-selling vehicles for targeted initiatives.
- Formulated action plans and duplication matrices to improve market performance.
Account Manager
GLS/ PolyOne SEM
, Michigan and Indiana
2016 - 2018
- Managed accounts in Michigan and Indiana
- PolyOne combined GLS and SEM (Specialty Engineered Materials)
- I sold the second close ever for the Gravatech Material in NA.
- Only member of my team over goal for both sales and profit 2018.
- GLS, subsidiary of PolyOne Corporation. Global manufacturer of TPE.
Sales and Marketing Manager
Mitsubishi International Polymer Trade
2015 - 2016
- 15 + suppliers with a full engineered and commodity plastic resin portfolio including 3D printer and chemicals additives.
- I manage both Tier One US and transplant automotive and custom molders.
- Territory includes accounts in, MI, OH, IN, IL, MX.
- Responsible for Warehouses in MI.
- Product manager for LG Chemical, Kingfa, MC Machinery, Braskem, Mytex, Techno Polymers, MEP (automotive).
- MIP is a trading company representation both Japanese and non-Japanese companies. Including Korea, USA, south America Taiwan, and China.
Senior Account Manager- Automotive
Plastics Plus
2014 - 2016
- Facilitated transition from blended color to true distribution focus.
- Managed relationships with 12+ suppliers, covering full engineering and commodity portfolio.
- Acquired 17 new accounts within first nine months of tenure.
- Achieved status as second largest sales territory in company.
- Oversaw product management for KW Plastics and Rhetech.
Account Manager
Channel Prime Alliance, Ravago Company
2006 - 2014
- Grew territory from four million lbs. to ten million lbs. in automotive during recession.
- Achieved positive growth in territory plan for five consecutive years.
- Recognized for largest percentage growth in national territory sales, 2011.
- Managed sales territory with over 135 buying accounts, including Tier one and Tier two clients.
- Sold across automotive, consumer packaging, medical, and other markets.
- Earned ExxonMobil growth award for three quarters in 2011, 2012, and 2013.
- Received supplier national award for largest growth of BASF TPU in 2009; ExxonMobil PP in 2011.
- Represented over 22 suppliers with portfolio of more than 3,000 engineering and commodity resins.
Sales Representative
D-M-E Company
1999 - 2006
- Managed and developed territory exceeding $4 million, covering over 140 accounts in Southern Michigan.
- Achieved annual goal increases of 8-10% consistently.
- Assisted customers in selecting optimal products for engineering applications.
- Attained largest national participation in Mechanical Madness contest.
- Introduced new products to CAD designers and mold makers effectively.
- Served as trainer at National Technical Conference, enhancing industry knowledge.
- Conducted corporate training on Fundamentals of Plastic and Injection Molding.
- Coordinated regional sales meetings to drive team performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Michigan State University
Skills
- Account management
- Market strategy
- B2B sales
- Technical marketing
- Cold calling
- Customer relationship management
- Sales forecasting
- Contract negotiation
- Product knowledge
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Negotiation skills
- Sales expertise
- Strategic planning
- Networking skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Payment collecting
- Project management
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Business needs assessment
Hobbies and Interests
- Ambassador NMSS 2013 - Present
- Board of Directors, NTMA Detroit section
- Board of Directors, SPE Detroit section
- Active in SPE organization
- Athletics - Running, Golf
Timeline
Senior Account Manager, Consultant, Independent Agent
Uniplas LLC
2022 - Current
Senior Account Manager, Consultant, Independent Agent
Alliance Polymers
2016 - Current
North American Automotive Market Manager
Elastron USA
2020 - 2022
Account Manager
GLS/ PolyOne SEM
2016 - 2018
Sales and Marketing Manager
Mitsubishi International Polymer Trade
2015 - 2016
Senior Account Manager- Automotive
Plastics Plus
2014 - 2016
Account Manager
Channel Prime Alliance, Ravago Company
2006 - 2014
Sales Representative
D-M-E Company
1999 - 2006
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Michigan State University