John Vanderpool

Business Unit Leader and New Business Development Executive with diverse experience leading con-sumer driven and commercial product organizations. Executive with Benjamin Moore & Co: a North American Berkshire Hathaway paint and coatings company with manufacturing, retail and corporate components. Responsible for developing and implementing growth strategies for National Retail Accounts, Commercial Suppliers/ Distributors and Government Accounts, increasing distribution. Successful General Manager who improved top line sales leading a dynamic, local sales force and profitability for a: retail chain, J.C. Licht. A history of successes through improved financial analysis & metrics, situational assessments, strategic projects, leadership development programs, customer centric disciplines and operational design improvements. Demonstrated ability and commitment to enhancing customer reach, operational efficiencies and shareholder value across the entire organization. Specialties: Strategy Planning and Development, Strategic Implementation Expert, Understand Business Operations including sales, Ecosystem Development, Financial Stewardship including Sku rationalization and margin improvement, Sales Leader, Product Management Leader, Customer Focus, Channel Management Expert, Consultative Selling and Professional Selling Skills, Customer Advocate, Contract Negotiations and Closing New Accounts, CRM, Distribution, Solid Knowledge of Establishing New Business through Customer Partnerships, Business Alliances and customer segmentation, Team Leader, Leading Retail Organizations, Fostering Consumer Loyalty, Growth, Profit Management, M&A experience, GPO selling experience.