Richard Connelly
VP of Sales | Grounded in Strategy, Guided by the Wild | Team-First Growth Leader
- Role
- Vice President of Sales at Schilling Cider
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Richard Connelly
I’m a VP of Sales and seasoned industry leader who believes that power doesn’t come from position — it comes from the team. With over 15 years in beverage sales (including roles at Sierra Nevada and FIFCO), I’ve helped scale Schilling Cider into a leading brand, guiding a large team through bold growth, real alignment, and values-driven success.My leadership philosophy is rooted in my background as a wilderness survival guide: Have a plan. Be ready to adapt. Stay calm. And above all, lead with mindset and integrity. I believe transparency builds trust, and trust fuels teams that win together.Whether I’m driving strategy in the boardroom, teaching hard skills in the woods, or parenting my two teenagers with my wife by the ocean, I’m always focused on building people, practicing what we preach, and helping others rise
Experience
Vice President of Sales
Feb 2023 — Present
Education
Alderleaf Wilderness College
Wilderness Ecology
Illinois State University
Business Administration and Management, General
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