Joseph Lark

About Joseph Lark

Stepping into the role of Vice President of Business Development at NRP Jones, my focus is on fostering robust partnerships and spearheading strategic initiatives that drive growth and profitability. With over a decade of expertise in product management and a strong background in key account management, I have honed my skills in identifying and nurturing valuable business opportunities.At Motion Industries, my efforts were pivotal in augmenting sales and leveraging our vendor base to maximize profit. The success achieved there is a testament to my dedication to excellence and commitment to organizational goals. As a former President of NAHAD, I bring a wealth of industry knowledge and a proven track record in implementing programs that have had a lasting impact on the hose and accessory distribution sector.

Experience

1. Vice President of Business Development

   NRP Jones

   Oct 2024 — Present · US

   Proud to join a great company that I’ve done business with for years!

Education

• Eastern Michigan University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing/Finance

  1981 — 1986

Skills

• Key Account Development
• Supply Chain
• Key Account Management
• Product Management
• Negotiation
• Sales
• Valves
• Inventory Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Product Development
• Marketing Strategy
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Manufacturing
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Pneumatics
• Leadership
• Sales Operations
• P&L Management
• Sales Process
• Team Building
• Management
• Material Handling
• Industrial Control
• Business Development
• International Business
• Plastics
• Pricing
• Product Marketing
• Sales Presentations
• Purchasing
• Solution Selling
• Business Planning
• Operations Management