Andrew Howard

About Andrew Howard

As the Director of Strategic Sales for the Packaging segment, I drive growth and development by implementing sales initiatives. A key focus of my role is developing and supporting a team of Strategic Account Managers to scale our sales efforts on both a national and global level. Collaborating with senior leadership, I shape short and long-term plans, mentor future leaders, and identify market opportunities. My responsibilities include advising on capital projects and expanding our success with national accounts. By leveraging our strengths, I aim to elevate our market presence and achieve sustained success.

Experience

1. Director of Strategic Sales

   UFP Industries

   Jan 2025 — Present

   As the Director of Strategic Sales for the Packaging segment, I drive growth and development by implementing sales initiatives. A key focus of my role is developing and supporting a team of Strategic Account Managers to scale our sales efforts on both a national and global level. Collaborating with senior leadership, I shape short and long-term plans, mentor future leaders, and identify market opportunities. My responsibilities include advising on capital projects and expanding our success with national accounts. By leveraging our strengths, I aim to elevate our market presence and achieve sustained success.

Education

• The University of Kansas

  BGS, Communication Studies

  2010 — 2013

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Problem Solving
• Sales Management
• Sales Operations
• Outlook
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Account Management
• Social Media
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Negotiation
• Customer Satisfaction
• Management
• Cold Calling
• Teamwork
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel