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Ryan Gebhardt

Jonesborough,TN

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record, excelling in relationship building, strategic planning and cross-functional leadership. Developed and managed long-term partnerships that enhanced offerings and revenue. Skilled in strategy development and data-driven decision-making, significantly increasing market share and fostering team growth.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Product Officer

Newparts, Inc.
10.2022 - Current
  • Negotiated strategic partnerships with industry leaders to enhance offering capabilities, creating new revenue opportunities in the process.
  • Managed product data acquisition and loading processes resulting in faster time-to-market and increased sales.
  • Developed and executed go-to-market strategies, leading to successful product launches and increased market share.
  • Executed comprehensive marketing plans that consistently achieved targets for increased revenue.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with sales and marketing teams for effective collaboration during promotional activities around new releases or updates.
  • Mentored team members, fostering professional growth and contributing to a positive work environment.
  • Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.

VP Purchasing, Marketing, Motorsports

JEGS High Performance
04.2014 - 10.2022
    • Cultivated strong relationships with key vendors and internal stakeholders to promote integrity, collaboration and long-term success.
    • Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
    • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
    • Established a culture of continuous improvement, driving sustainable growth across the organization, along with third party brand and private label offerings.
    • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and growth.
    • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
    • Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
    • Directed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness, generate leads, and grow market share within a highly competitive industry.
    • Developed and promoted new managers from within, building and maintaining cohesive leadership structure.

Director of Purchasing and Marketing

Nickels Performance Warehouse
01.1996 - 04.2014
  • Developed strategic sourcing plans to identify potential suppliers and achieve best value for the organization: third party and private label vendors.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional purchasing, marketing and sales teams to understand their needs and ensure timely delivery of materials.
  • Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, driving process optimization in the procurement and marketing departments.
  • Enhanced supplier performance with regular evaluations, feedback sessions, and improvement plans.
  • Reduced supply chain risks by diversifying the supplier base and implementing contingency plans.
  • Implemented inventory control measures, reducing stock levels and optimizing warehouse space utilization.
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Hired and trained purchasing and marketing staff to improve effectiveness of operations.

Education

Business Management, Marketing

The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN

Skills

    • Cross Functional Leadership
    • Relationship Building
    • Strategic Planning and Alignment
      • Data-driven decision-making
      • Organizational Skills
      • Marketing Strategy Development

Affiliations

  • Lambda Chi Alpha

Timeline

Chief Product Officer

Newparts, Inc.
10.2022 - Current

VP Purchasing, Marketing, Motorsports

JEGS High Performance
04.2014 - 10.2022

Director of Purchasing and Marketing

Nickels Performance Warehouse
01.1996 - 04.2014

Business Management, Marketing

The University of Tennessee

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