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Rick Hirschy

Monroe,United States

Summary

General Manager at DeLaval Dairy Service of Indiana, 36 years in the dairy industry, adept at P&L management and fostering strong customer relationships. Proven leader with expertise in team collaboration and technical sales support, driving significant growth and operational efficiency. Committed to creating a safe workplace while achieving sales targets and enhancing client satisfaction.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Territory Sales/General Manager

DeLaval Dairy Service of Indiana
03.2018 - Current
  • Directly managing a multi-functional team responsible for the sales and service of DeLaval milking equipment.
  • Responsible for DDS Indiana P&L.
  • Hire and build a team functioning as a unit.
  • Build and maintain relationships with customers focusing on key accounts.
  • Safe workplace environment.

Service Manager/ Herd Management Specialist

DeLaval Dairy Service Indiana
Bluffton, IN
09.2007 - 03.2018
  • Supervise a team of 11 employees in the service/ installation department.
  • Assist in high priority sales calls and all day-to-day operations of the dealership.
  • Work with customers on herd management systems; help the installation crew on layouts and designs.
  • Coordinate with customers on current issues and future plans.

Farm Owner/Manager

Rick Hirschy Farms
Monroe, IN
04.2008 - 12.2016
  • Owner/manager grain farming operation, overseeing all input purchases and grain marketing.

Owner / Operator

Bertsch Dairy Equipment
Bluffton, IN
06.1989 - 09.2007
  • Co-owner /operator responsible for all aspects of the dealership from sales, installation, route sales, and service.

Dairy farm Laborer

Hirschy Farms
Berne, IN
06.1985 - 05.1989
  • Worked on father's dairy farm.

Education

High School Diploma -

Adams Central High School
Monroe, IN, United States
01.1989

Skills

  • Leadership and team collaboration
  • P&L management
  • Account management
  • Territory management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Sales operations
  • Technical sales support
  • Team leadership
  • Customer relationship management
  • Problem-solving expertise
  • Interpersonal communication skills

Certification

  • Advanced leadership Training March 2018
  • Carew Sales training June 2018
  • DeLaval Business Academy June 2023

Timeline

Territory Sales/General Manager

DeLaval Dairy Service of Indiana
03.2018 - Current

Farm Owner/Manager

Rick Hirschy Farms
04.2008 - 12.2016

Service Manager/ Herd Management Specialist

DeLaval Dairy Service Indiana
09.2007 - 03.2018

Owner / Operator

Bertsch Dairy Equipment
06.1989 - 09.2007

Dairy farm Laborer

Hirschy Farms
06.1985 - 05.1989

High School Diploma -

Adams Central High School