Derek Elefson

Global Sales, Marketing and Business Development Leader | Beverage Alcohol Industry Specialist | Flavor Design(e)r

Role
Global Strategic Account Manager at ADM
Location
Cincinnati, OH, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Derek Elefson

Proven Sales & Marketing leader with a demonstrated history of growing beverage business units within the Flavor industry. Skilled in Business Development, Flavors Marketing, Beverage Marketing, International and Global Marketing, Strategic Development Planning & Execution, Solid Customer Relationships, Excellent Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Strong Business Acumen leading to profitable and sustainable results.

Experience

  1. Global Strategic Account Manager

    ADM

    Jun 2018 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

Education

  • Nottingham Trent University

    International Consultancy - UK

    2005

  • Eastern Illinois University

    BA, Political Science & International Studies

    1995

  • USP - Universidade de São Paulo

    Political & Social-Economics - Brazil - , International Diplomacy; International Studies; Brazilian Economics, Social, & Cultural Studies

    1993 — 1994

  • Roosevelt University

    MS, International Business - Chicago

    2005

Skills

  • Strategy Development
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Strategy
  • Consumer Insight
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Fmcg
  • Brand Development
  • Segmentation
  • Market Research
  • International Marketing
  • Concept Design
  • International Business
  • Customer Insight
  • B2b
  • Food Industry
  • Marketing
  • Management
  • Beverage Industry
  • Brand Management
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Emerging Trends
  • Ingredients
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Trade Marketing
  • Consumer Products
  • Business Planning
  • Product Innovation
  • Global Marketing
  • Food & Beverage
  • Shopper Marketing
  • Promotions
  • Marketing Management
  • Market Analysis
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Leadership
  • Marketing Research
  • Strategic Planning
  • Brand Architecture
  • Food
  • Market Planning

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