Denton Thompson

About Denton Thompson

Accomplished, self-directed and hands-on Leader with 20+ years of experience building and managing sales teams, monitoring operational performance, ensuring optimal client engagement and driving productivity to maximize profitability and client ROI. Solutions-oriented team builder adept at cultivating positive rapport to build credibility, trust and loyalty for long-term relations, satisfaction and retention. Results-focused and ambitious top-performing team builder and executive remaining focused on the future.I’ve worn many hats in my career and as a result, I have a unique ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects and to navigate complex challenges. But actual experience has taught me that my professional value boils down to the following—I’ve been partnering with executives to get down to the facts of change implementation processes and ensure a smart plan going forward—I have and like Big Ideas—Lots of people have Big Ideas. Execution is what matters, I execute—I embrace the challenge of solving business problems and navigating through complex challenges—I am always looking to improve the \"Status Quo”; there is a better way to do things.AIRGAS | 2001 to PresentPresidentAirgas North Central2017-PresentSKILLSInnovative Sales Strategies | Sales Team Leadership | Talent Development | Strategic Account Planning | Strategic Forecasting | Large Contract Negotiations | Staff Motivation | Closing Skills | Sales Presentations | Cross-Functional & Interpersonal Communications | MS Office Suite | Customer Needs Assessments | Client Relationship Management | Strategic/Operational/Safety Planning | Market Research | Fiscal Management

Experience

1. President

   Airgas

   Jul 2017 — Present · Appleton, WI, US

Education

• China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)

  Executive Program - Leading Change

  2019 — 2019

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Inventory Management
• Manufacturing
• Product Management
• Supply Chain
• Management
• Team Building
• Account Management
• Budgets
• Sales Process
• B2b
• Key Account Management
• P&L
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Product Marketing
• Sales Presentations
• Competitive Analysis
• Product Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Pricing
• Key Account Development
• Direct Sales
• Sales Management
• Market Development
• Procurement
• Business Development
• International Sales
• Industrial Gases
• Sales
• National Accounts
• Strategy
• Logistics
• New Business Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Strategic Planning