Ron Franklin

Business Mentor | Economic Development | Inspirational Speaker | Author | Business Development | Team Leadership |

Role
Business Development Manager at Aramark
Location
Green Bay, WI, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Ron Franklin

I am originally from Australia and have been in business management and leadership for over 15 years. I have experience ranging from startups and growing businesses through to large fortune 100 companies. I have worked for some of the top industry-leading companies such as Coca-Cola, Campbell Soup, Kimberly Clark, and Polaris. My experience with these companies as well as running my own businesses have given me an unmatched perspective within the business arena, which coupled with the solid foundation of formal education from the University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia), makes me a senior leader in any market. I am fortunate to be one of the region’s most sought-after consultants who helps entrepreneurs start their own businesses, as well as provides business coaching to those leading existing businesses.

Experience

  1. Business Development Manager

    Aramark

    Oct 2025 — Present

    Managed business development efforts for Wisconsin, focusing on the top 150 accounts. • Ensured ongoing support and success of clients with Aramark refreshments. • Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders to enhance customer satisfaction. • Collaborated with internal teams to align services with client needs and expectations.

Education

  • University of the Sunshine Coast

    Bachelor’s Degree, Business

    2001 — 2006

  • St. Norbert College

    International Business, Study Abroad

    2004 — 2006

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Business Planning
  • Sales Management
  • Direct Sales
  • Automotive
  • Nielsen
  • Small Business Representation
  • Category Insights
  • Strategic Planning
  • Social Media
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • P&L Management
  • Iri
  • Forecasting
  • E-Commerce
  • Brand Management
  • Retail Category Management
  • Product Innovation
  • Sales Presentations
  • Global Business Planning
  • Merchandising
  • Social Networking
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Marketing
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Market Research
  • Small Business Online Marketing
  • Leadership
  • Sales Operations
  • Inventory Management
  • Spectra
  • Management
  • Team Building
  • Online Marketing
  • Sales
  • Pricing
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Merchandise Planning

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