Richard Burt
Vice President of Sales, Food and Beverage
- Role
- Vice President of Sales at Graham Packaging
- Location
- Memphis, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Richard Burt
My focus encompasses business development, sales, strategic marketing and sustainability initiatives, leveraging over 15 years of dedicated service in expanding market presence. With extensive experience in business development, sales and product innovation, I have successfully delivered an expanded and profitable portfolio, contributing to both top and bottom-line growth within the North American region.My role entails executing business strategies, steering marketing efforts, fostering product development and developing an enterprise wide environmental, social and governance program. Adept in market segmentation and positioning, I pride myself on integrating business needs into commercial activities, ensuring profitability through meticulous annual budget management and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience
Vice President of Sales
Dec 2025 — Present · Memphis, TN, US
Leading the commercial organization for the Food and Beverage division at Graham Packaging. • Developing strategic initiatives to enhance market presence and drive sales growth. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align business objectives and optimize performance.
Education
Clemson University
Master of Business Administration, Focus Area; Entrepreneurship and Innovation
2009 — 2011
SMU Cox School of Business
Business
2004 — 2004
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Executive Program in Corporate Strategy
2015 — 2015
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Bachelor of Arts, Urban Studies
1999 — 2003
Skills
- Public Relations
- Strategy
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Product Management
- Product Development
- Event Planning
- Budgets
- Market Research
- Business Development
- Event Management
- Account Management
- Management
- New Business Development
- Sales
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing Communications
- Microsoft Excel
- Pricing
- Product Marketing
- Marketing Strategy
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