Art Michaels
Senior Executive Business Leader / Driving Results Through Complex Businesses / Driving Best in Class Supply Chain / Strategic Leader Building Teams, Culture and Long Term Growth Models
- Role
- SVP Commercial Strategy, Sales and Marketing at Branding Iron Holding, LLC
- Location
- Glen Ellyn, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Art Michaels
Over 30 years experience selling and developing programs for broad line distributors and operators. Specialties: Strategic account relationships, new business development, business diversification, contract negotiations, sales infrastructure, sales team leadership, P&L, cost controls.
Experience
SVP Commercial Strategy, Sales and Marketing
Apr 2025 — Present · Glen Ellyn, IL, US
As a senior executive with a proven track record in driving commercial success, I lead cross-functional strategies that align all sales channels, marketing, operations, and innovation to deliver sustainable growth. My experience spans customer service, sales operations, and brand development, with a strong focus on building strategic partnerships and enhancing product portfolios. Lead commercial strategy across all business functions to drive enterprise-wide alignment and performance Head customer service operations, ensuring best-in-class client satisfaction and service excellence Oversee sales operations, streamlining processes and analytics to support revenue growth Direct marketing strategy and execution, elevating brand visibility and engagement Build and nurture strategic relationships with C-suite and executive stakeholders Full P&L ownership with a focus on profitability, efficiency, and long-term value creation Drive portfolio innovation and product development aligned with market trends Leverage culinary resources to enhance product quality and consumer appeal Champion innovation across teams to bring differentiated offerings to market Executive leadership team member contributing to corporate strategy and governance Active involvement in M&A initiatives, from due diligence to integration
Education
University of Hartford
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Organizational Communications
Skills
- Sales Management
- Business Development
- Account Management
- Training
- Crm
- Forecasting
- Budgets
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Management
- Sales
- Negotiation
- P&L Management
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