David Donner

Vice President - US Sales at a Global Industrial Lubricants & Fluid Supplier | Providing Innovative Solutions to Metalworking

Detroit Metropolitan Area

About

Executive leader in sales and marketing with a successful history of taking ownership and delivering results oriented strategies. Proven record of increasing business profitability, leading & directing field sales personnel and exceeding sales growth targets. Experienced in marketing and distribution Ability to quickly build relationships based on mutual trust. Approachable management style that fosters creativity, open contribution of ideas and effective team building. Dependable, dedicated worker with strong organizational, communication and leadership capabilities.

Experience

  • Chem Arrow Corporation (6 yrs 6 mos)
    • Vice President - US Sales
      Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Director - US Sales
      Feb 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

  • Director of Business Development North America at SBZ Corporation
    Apr 2019 - Feb 2020 · 11 mos

  • Vice President Strategic Growth & Business Development at Eastern Oil Company
    May 2017 - Feb 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Direct and coordinate company sales and marketing functions. Develop and coordinate sales selling cycle and methodology. Direct and oversee the company marketing function to identify and develop new customers for products and services. Research and develop strategies and plans which identify marketing opportunities, direct marketing, and new project development. Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of sales, methods, costs, and results. Develop and manage sales and marketing budgets, and oversee the development and management of internal operating budgets. Plan and coordinate public affairs, and communications efforts, to include public relations and community outreach. Directly manage major and critical developing client accounts, and coordinate the management of all other accounts. Participate in the development of new project proposals. Establish and implement short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures. Supervise the planning and development of company marketing and communications materials. Represent the company at various community and/or business meetings to promote the company. Supervise the preparation, issuance, and delivery of sales materials, exhibits, and promotion programs. Promote positive relations with partners, vendors, and distributors. Recommend and administer policies and procedures to enhance operations. Work with department managers and corporate staff to develop five year and ten year business plans for the company. Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures. Serve on planning and policy-making committees. Other duties as assigned.

  • Regional Sales Director at Master Chemical Corporation
    Jan 2001 - May 2017 · 16 yrs 5 mos

    Regional Sales Director assumes responsibility for all sales activities in North America within their designated geographic area and for the development of profitable North America sales and servicing operation for Fluids and equipment. Serves as a lead metalworking fluids sales professional in the Corporate Accounts metalworking market with Master Chemical’s distributors, district sales managers, and customers.