Pat Ford
General Manager, Global Accounts at Ryerson
- Role
- General Manager, Global Accounts at Ryerson
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Pat Ford
As the General Manager, Global Accounts at Ryerson, I lead a team of account directors and business development specialists who are responsible for delivering value-added solutions to our global customers in the metal industry. With over 20 years of experience in sales and management, I have developed strong skills in inventory management, contract negotiation, and new business development, as well as a deep understanding of the market trends and customer needs. I hold an MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, where I also earned certificates in change management, management analytics, and strategy execution. I am passionate about driving growth and innovation at Ryerson, a leading metal processor and distributor, by leveraging my expertise and competencies to create and execute strategic plans, foster long-term relationships, and identify new opportunities. I value teamwork, diversity, and customer satisfaction, and I strive to bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the organization and the industry.
Experience
General Manager, Global Accounts
Jul 2021 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Organizational Behavior Specialization
2012 — 2015
Marist High School Chicago
High School
1996 — 2000
Moraine Valley Community College
Associate of Science (A.S.)
2000 — 2002
Illinois State University
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
2002 — 2004
Skills
- Sales
- Selling Skills
- Training
- Customer Satisfaction
- New Business Development
- Time Management
- Sales Skills Training
- Direct Sales
- Negotiation
- Purchasing
- Account Management
- Supply Chain
- Sales Process
- Team Leadership
- Steel
- Manufacturing
- Solution Selling
- Sales Operations
- Contract Negotiation
- Selling
- Stainless Steel
- Aluminum
- Customer Service
- Sales Management
- Pricing
- Metals
- Inventory Management
- Leadership
- Forecasting
- Cold Calling
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