Jacob S.

About Jacob S.

Global business development leader with responsibility for driving international market expansion, distributor strategy, and commercial execution across priority regions.Partner closely with regional leadership and enterprise functions to translate global strategy into scalable, market‑specific growth plans, balancing commercial opportunity, regulatory complexity, and operational feasibility.Experience spans portfolio strategy, distributor model design, pricing and contract frameworks, and go‑to‑market execution across Canada, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, India, and Europe.Leadership focus areas: • International growth strategy & market prioritization• Distributor and channel model development• Enterprise cross‑functional alignment (Marketing, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance)• Commercial governance, pricing, and contract strategy• Building repeatable processes that scale across regionsKnown for operating at the intersection of strategy and execution—bringing structure, clarity, and accountability to complex global initiatives.

Experience

1. International Business Development Manager Sr

   GOJO, Makers of PURELL

   Dec 2019 — Present · Cleveland/Akron, OH, US

   Lead international growth initiatives across multiple regions, aligning regional priorities with enterprise strategy• Shape distributor strategy, pricing frameworks, and market entry approaches for emerging and established markets• Serve as a key partner to Marketing, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Project Management on global launches and initiatives• Drive consistent commercial execution by developing scalable tools, processes, and governance across regions• Support senior leadership decision‑making through market analysis, scenario planning, and regional insights

Education

• The University of Akron

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting

  2013