John Kalafut
Director of Sales - Americas at Bullard- Claim this Profile
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Frederick Chang
John's expertise in Jan San is something you all probably already know. John has an incredible ability to take commodity products and distinguish the reason you should buy through strategic execution, that transcends product focus. When I worked with him, she showed me numerous ways to grow my business with simple products that I had access to for many years but did not really move. That was until he got involved. He was able to do this be showing me ways to show others their return on investment, addressing business needs, speaking to costs and revenue of a business vs. the price of the product. John is always available to help and always made you feel appreciated by the way he interacted with you. MOst importantly, John produced results
Frederick Chang
John's expertise in Jan San is something you all probably already know. John has an incredible ability to take commodity products and distinguish the reason you should buy through strategic execution, that transcends product focus. When I worked with him, she showed me numerous ways to grow my business with simple products that I had access to for many years but did not really move. That was until he got involved. He was able to do this be showing me ways to show others their return on investment, addressing business needs, speaking to costs and revenue of a business vs. the price of the product. John is always available to help and always made you feel appreciated by the way he interacted with you. MOst importantly, John produced results
Frederick Chang
John's expertise in Jan San is something you all probably already know. John has an incredible ability to take commodity products and distinguish the reason you should buy through strategic execution, that transcends product focus. When I worked with him, she showed me numerous ways to grow my business with simple products that I had access to for many years but did not really move. That was until he got involved. He was able to do this be showing me ways to show others their return on investment, addressing business needs, speaking to costs and revenue of a business vs. the price of the product. John is always available to help and always made you feel appreciated by the way he interacted with you. MOst importantly, John produced results
Frederick Chang
John's expertise in Jan San is something you all probably already know. John has an incredible ability to take commodity products and distinguish the reason you should buy through strategic execution, that transcends product focus. When I worked with him, she showed me numerous ways to grow my business with simple products that I had access to for many years but did not really move. That was until he got involved. He was able to do this be showing me ways to show others their return on investment, addressing business needs, speaking to costs and revenue of a business vs. the price of the product. John is always available to help and always made you feel appreciated by the way he interacted with you. MOst importantly, John produced results
Credentials
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ServSafe Food Protection Manager
ANSI - Conference for Food ProtectionJun, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS), ISSA Certification Expert (ICE)
ISSA -
Experienced in EOS® (Entrepreneurial Operating System)
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FabSafe
Food & Beverage Association of Wisconsin -
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
International Dairy Foods Association -
Lean - Sigma
Carlisle Companies -
Safe Quality Food (SQF)
International Dairy Foods Association
Experience
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Bullard
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United States
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Public Safety
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Sales - Americas
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May 2020 - Present
Founded in 1898, Bullard is a leading manufacturer of high-quality personal protective equipment and systems that are marketed worldwide. Product lines include thermal imagers, hard hats, firefighter and rescue helmets, supplied air respirators, powered air-purifying respirators, and air quality equipment. Bullard is a fifth-generation family-owned enterprise whose employees are committed to excellence in every product category. The Company, headquartered in Cynthiana, Kentucky, is led by CEO Wells Bullard. The Board of Directors has been led by Edward “Jed” Bullard since 1998. Our vision is to advance human safety to enable long, healthy, productive lives through innovative solutions. Show less
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Nassco Inc.
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United States
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Retail Office Equipment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Sales
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Jan 2016 - May 2019
Nassco is a recognized leader in the distribution of janitorial, packaging, food service and safety supplies and equipment, and the services that support these businesses. Nassco is a recognized leader in the distribution of janitorial, packaging, food service and safety supplies and equipment, and the services that support these businesses.
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Grover Corporation
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Sales
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Apr 2014 - Dec 2015
In 1929, Grover Piston Ring was founded by Richard Grover. The company is now regarded as a dependable global leader in industrial piston rings, meeting the needs of multi-national companies on nearly every continent. In 1929, Grover Piston Ring was founded by Richard Grover. The company is now regarded as a dependable global leader in industrial piston rings, meeting the needs of multi-national companies on nearly every continent.
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Carlisle Companies Incorporated
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United States
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Construction
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200 - 300 Employee
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Vice President of Sales
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Aug 1999 - Mar 2013
Carlisle Companies is a publicly traded (CSL on the New York Stock Exchange) $3.5 billion company. Carlisle Sanitary Maintenance Products (group within Carlisle Foodservice Products operating unit) provides 12,000 durable products to over 4,000 food service, food processing, jan/san, industrial, hospitality, healthcare, e-commerce, OEM, retail and safety products resellers throughout the world. I am an accomplished sales and marketing executive with considerable general management responsibilities and an outstanding track record of increasing revenue and market share, even in adverse economic conditions. Experienced in creating the vision and implementing the direction of a business unit’s destiny. Well-organized people oriented leader of diverse management teams in a variety of industries that generate quality products, penetrate untapped markets and exceed their required profit objectives. Established the company’s annual strategic marketing and sales plan. Delivered revenue and profit growth by creating new products, proactively anticipating future trends, developing and implementing sales plans through a team of field sales managers, national accounts managers, product managers, manufacturer’s representatives and customer service personnel. Show less
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Education
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Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Business Degree, Business Management with a concentration in international marketing -
Hinsdale Central High School
High School Diploma, High School
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