Christopher E.

Senior Account Manager- Protein Fortification (North America)
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Work experience

  • Senior Account Manager- Protein Fortification (North America)

    Ingredion, Inc
    2024.05-2025.12(2 years)
    · Secured largest customer RFP award to-date representing $5.9MM in sales revenue · Successfully qualified material with largest protein customer in North America. · Grown Revenue +30% and Pricing Growth +$.50/kg in North America Protein Business from 2018 to 2021 · Product Manager responsible for North American Protein Portfolio totaling over $400 MM in annual sales · Execute portfolio enrichment activities to capture plant-based meat alternative growth · Achieved top regional performance for Q3 2017 in performance to sales goals, promotional activities and field sales calls. · Served in sales leadership capacity to foster and support team of high performers. Instituted sales strategies and maintained environment focused on accountability for results Professional Experience With expertise in taste, texture, and sensory and nutrition science, Ingredion can help make your leading brands healthier while still delivering the great eating experiences your consumers love. Joined Ingredion’s Protein Fortification team in 2024 to help scale growth in Pea Protein Concentrate and Isolate sales. Led sales development in the pet health category business and served as a key contact for sales distribution customers. Served as a subject matter expert in protein and assisted the larger sales organization in pipeline development. Highlights: · Created pipeline opportunities of greater than $9MM among pet category companies in 2025 · Managed the pipeline development, customer engagement, and training with two of the largest food distribution companies in North America. · Coordinated operational and sales functions in January 2026 Vanscoy manufacturing plant closure; Operational, Sales coordination and excess inventory sale of 3 million pounds within 9 months of plant closing · Collaborated on a strategic growth plan for a 10 million pound annual side stream working with some of the largest purchasers of starch in North America · Conduit between Sales, Marketing, Application Development and Demand Planning groups
  • Senior Manager- Key Accounts, Protein Ingredients (North America)

    Bunge
    2023.07-2024.05(a year)
    For more than two centuries, Bunge has worked to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As the world’s largest oilseed processor, Bunge is a global leader in agribusiness, food and ingredients. Joined Bunge North America’s Protein team in 2023 to help scale growth in Soy Protein Concentrate and Isolate sales. Leveraged industry experience to gain access into new customer accounts and led development efforts in the distribution channel. Secondary focus was on alternative plant proteins including pea, faba, lentil and mung bean. Highlights: · Secured largest customer RFP award to-date representing $5.9MM in sales revenue · Successfully qualified material with largest protein customer in North America. · Engaged largest meat alternative customer at C-level to begin qualification process. · Onboarded two of the largest food distribution companies in North America. · Fundamental growth and positioning within the processed meat and meat alternative protein market. · Conduit between Sales, Marketing, Application Development and Supply Chain groups.
  • Regional Product Manager (North America)

    INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES (IFF), formerly DuPont Nutrition and Biosciences
    2018.10-2023.07(5 years)
    For more than 130 years, IFF has been a global leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences. We apply sciences and creativity for a better world. Joined the IFF organization in February 2021 after its acquisition of DuPont Nutrition and Biosciences. One of two Regional Product Managers for North America leading the Protein Solutions business unit and its Concentrates, Isolate and Nugget Protein categories with over $400MM in annual revenue. The Regional Product Manager is considered a subject matter expert on value propositions, supply chain, competitive dynamics, market dynamics, pricing, availability and project pipeline activities. Highlights: · Revenue growth of +30% from 2018 to 2021 in North American Protein Business. · Pricing Growth of +$.50/kg from 2018 to 2021 in North American Protein Business. · Portfolio Review and mix enrichment activities to improve brand value proposition. · Conduit between Sales, Marketing, Application Development and Supply Chain groups.
  • Regional Sales Director (Midwest and Canada)

    TRUPANION
    2015.01-2017.01(2 years)
    across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Recruited and managed high-performance sales teams in the Midwest and Canada to expand field force, growing corporate revenue and developing key partnerships and accounts at this pet insurance provider selling $188M in annual revenue. Demonstrate best practices that consistently achieve sales results of 30%+ in year over year growth. Highlights: · Developed and executed Trupanion’s Veterinary Channel sales strategy, resulting in consistent 30%+ year over year growth in the Midwest and Canadian markets. · Successfully guided Trupanion’s Territory Partners to strengthen business plans and growth strategies, resulting in expanded business and hiring of contract field force.
  • Territory Manager

    PATTERSON VETERINARY SUPPLY
    2012.01-2015.01(3 years)
    rehabilitation supply markets. Transitioned from manufacturing role (Novartis) to sales distribution role representing a significant number of skus and broader focus to service pharmaceuticals, vaccines, pet food, and capital equipment. Applied strategic thoughtful approach to understanding clients’ needs. Highlights: · Achieved 100% of goal in first fiscal year with company. · Recognized in top 3 on consistent basis for production and margin within group of 12.
  • Key Account Manager (KAM)

    NOVARTIS ANIMAL HEALTH US, INC.
    2004.01-2011.01(7 years)
    Novartis Animal Health researches, develops and commercializes leading animal treatments that meet the needs of pet owners, farmers and veterinarians. Implemented key account strategies within West Region’s Chicago district supporting consultative client relationships. Worked with veterinarians to better manage business efforts and staff. Highlights: · Achieved 101% of annual goal in 2009 and Chicago district performance of 100% of goal. · Demonstrated exceptional sales performance in 2007, achieving 135% of prior year sales during first year of KAM program.
  • Account Executive

    MUZAK, LLC
    2002.01-2004.01(2 years)

Educational experience

  • LOYOLA UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL

    Master of Business Administration; specialization in marketing and management
    2003.01-2007.01(4 years)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY, Bloomington, IN

    Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations; minors in business and Spanish
    1995.01-1999.01(4 years)
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