David Shepherd

About David Shepherd

I’m a global sales executive with 20+ years of experience leading high-growth strategies across diversified industrial markets—Electrical, Electronics, Semiconductor, BESS, Chemical Process, Pharmaceutical, Automotive, and more. I’ve had the privilege of building and scaling sales organizations of highly regarded industrial manufacturers. My approach blends strategic sales planning, industry segmentation, and value-based selling to drive both organic and acquisition-based growth. I’ve led global teams, built CRM and pipeline processes from the ground up, and developed high-impact sales cultures rooted in data, metrics, discipline, and customer focus.Along the way, I’ve delivered results like 2x market growth, 50% sales increases in key verticals, and multimillion-dollar new market entries—from Latin America to the Middle East. I’m also a certified Master Black Belt in Value Selling, with executive training from Wharton, Kellogg, and the Shingo Institute.Above all, I believe in creating systems that scale, empowering teams to win, and turning strategy into measurable results.Let’s connect if you’re passionate about sales transformation, building strong teams, or leading growth in complex industrial markets

Experience

1. Director of Sales, North America

   Standex Electronics

   Dec 2025 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   North American Sales Leader

Education

• Colorado State University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Six Sigma
• Supply Chain
• Strategic Planning
• Supply Chain Management
• Product Development
• Lean Manufacturing
• Business Development
• Management
• Strategy
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• International Sales
• Sales
• Product Management
• Sales Management
• P&L Management
• Manufacturing
• New Business Development
• Continuous Improvement