Kenny Leathers

Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Kadant
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(386) 825-5501
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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, US
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Credentials

  • Sales Prospecting
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Telling Stories with Data
    LinkedIn
    May, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • The Five Thieves of Happiness (getAbstract Summary)
    LinkedIn
    May, 2021
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Kadant
    • United States
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Vice President of Sales and Marketing
      • Feb 2023 - Present

      Leads the company's commercial function, including sales, customer relations, and marketing for Kadant Black Clawson. Leads the company's commercial function, including sales, customer relations, and marketing for Kadant Black Clawson.

  • Eaton
    • Ireland
    • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director, OEM Sales - Central Region
      • Jul 2013 - Feb 2023

      Lead large, diverse sales team, spanning Central US, providing solutions to OEMs for multiple market segments. Oversee key channel partners and distributor relationships and programs. Tracked performance while monitoring KPI’s for consistency with sales objectives and profit plans. Set sales goals for team and forecasted quarterly results. Forged direct relationships with key end users resulting in Eaton components’ inclusion in global specifications. Lead large, diverse sales team, spanning Central US, providing solutions to OEMs for multiple market segments. Oversee key channel partners and distributor relationships and programs. Tracked performance while monitoring KPI’s for consistency with sales objectives and profit plans. Set sales goals for team and forecasted quarterly results. Forged direct relationships with key end users resulting in Eaton components’ inclusion in global specifications.

  • Honeywell
    • United States
    • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • General Manager
      • Jan 2010 - Jul 2013

      Spearheaded strategic development and oversaw day-to-day operations (sales, operations and service organization). Led team of on and off-site employees tasked with promoting construction market opportunities and growing existing accounts. Possessed full P&L management responsibility while adhering to budgetary guidelines.

    • Sr. Account Manager
      • Jul 2006 - Jan 2010

      Promoted from Account Manager to develop new territory in Ohio for Honeywell Process Solutions. Pursued and landed new business opportunities, built and maintained client relationships yielding new revenue streams. Promoted company services including refining, energy, automotive, chemical, and pulp and paper solutions.• Consistent top performer; surpassed annual financial and quota targets by 75%. • Significantly increased periodic contract target by 125%, largest contract increase in eastern region history. • Recipient of Intelligent Risk Taking Award by Honeywell East Region Management for exceptional performance. Show less

  • PREMIER System Integrators
    • Alabama and Cincinnati, OH
    • General Manager
      • Feb 1995 - Jul 2006

      Bootstrapped two new office operations for Rockwell Automation Solution Provider. Implemented operating procedures and developed strategic growth plan. Sourced initial business to cultivate deep sales pipeline. Facilitated partnerships with hardware and software manufacturers, manufacturing intelligence, and execution system solutions. Oversaw hiring and employee training and P&L management responsibility. Bootstrapped two new office operations for Rockwell Automation Solution Provider. Implemented operating procedures and developed strategic growth plan. Sourced initial business to cultivate deep sales pipeline. Facilitated partnerships with hardware and software manufacturers, manufacturing intelligence, and execution system solutions. Oversaw hiring and employee training and P&L management responsibility.

Education

  • The University of Memphis
    Marketing, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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