Sales professional specializing in strategic and global partnerships

Summary

Hugh McKean
Results driven sales leader with comprehensive experience in winning strategic contract negotiations, facilitating sound account management programs, forging strong client relationships and overseeing complex business processes.
"My professional goals are to represent an innovative organization, grow revenue and expand the strategic relationships of their most precious commodity...their customers. My account penetration skills, program management experience, interpersonal customer rapport, and determination to succeed are just some of the key attributes which will guide me in providing an honest and promised value proposal."

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Timeline

  1. -
    Co-Founder & Vice President, Statewide Office Supplies

    Founded service orientated and competitively priced national distributor of office products servicing small, mid-size and large customers.

  2. -
    Strategic Account Manager, Corporate Express / Staples National Advantage

    - Served as single point of contact for over 25 strategic accounts with $1M in annual spend, including pharmaceutical sales, consumer retail, banking, construction and insurance. Oversaw and executed all areas of assigned strategic account agreements.
    - Developed Catalog Rationalization and Demand Management analysis for clients to proactively control item selection, providing customer savings and delivering increased margin percentage.
    - Implemented furniture standards catalog with on-line access for all ThyssenKrupp Elevator locations, centralizing order placement program, accelerating end user participation and increasing program revenue.
    - Completed 3-year contract renewals with Unilever, Ann Taylor, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NY and Thyssenkrupp Elevator, generating revenue exceeding $15M.
    - Delivered sustainable win-win relationship philosophy combining program solutions and value to customer base, forging 20-year partnership as preferred vendor for The CIT Group.
    - Reduced costs and saved time for Ann Taylor account by developing kitting program for all new start locations, designing startup order, shipping completed orders to warehouse where inventoried and delivered along with initial new store shipment.
    - Received Presidents Council Award for attaining highest margin percentage, and obtained Outstanding Achievement Sales Award and Inner Circle Award for attaining superior client growth and revenue results.

     

  3. -
    Global Acount Manager, Office Depot Business Solutions Division

    - Headed overall portfolio and business relationship of Fortune 500 B2B as single point of contact for 15 corporate clients with over $1M in spend at multiple locations.

    -Managed yearly account portfolio valued from $15M to $25M covering east coast.

    -Negotiated and coordinated contract RFP’s, renewals and extensions. Implemented contract provisions and compliance.


    - Facilitated rollout and implementation of Group Purchasing Organization and Private Equity programs, generating immediate and maximum program participation, accelerating revenue and growth.


    - Organized and customized presentations for quarterly business review meetings with each client. Analyzed and documented ongoing initiatives to evaluate and resolve issues, confirming client goals and requirements were achieved.


    - Oversaw client location participation level to produce optimum benefits and objectives. Delivered superior results by supervising local Office Depot sales teams, ensuring client coverage and service needs were satisfied.


    - Implemented customer location spend reporting to identify program revenue leakage. Distributed to all local account managers to address at their respective locations, maximizing account management performance and increasing individual account revenue from 2% to 20% annually, based on contract conditions and account specific challenges.


    - Accelerated client growth by integrating adjacent product categories, thereby enhancing relationship offerings and increasing program product diversity. New category additions provided client value through sustaining savings, sourcing empowerment and enhancing strategic partnership.


    - Surpassed company margin goal in 6 of 7 years. Finished plan at 125% in 2016 and 114% in 2015 by maximizing profitability in offering clients privately branded alternate product selections, reducing customer pricing, improving company margin and adding $2.5M in revenue.


    - Created furniture standards program for Hertz Car Rental in collaboration with major manufacturer, generating $2.5M for 1 site and over $5M in annuity revenue in next 3 to 5 years.


    - Forged partnership between authorized vendor and customer sourcing team, obtaining multi-million-dollar agreement with Hertz Car Rentals for LED lighting at all airport locations nationwide.


    - Resolved outstanding payment issues due to three-part matching program for 3rd-party order placement systems, Oracle & Ariba, on 2 major accounts. Developed and coordinated action plan with both clients and company teams including accounting, IT, customer service and sales teams to uncover and resolve challenges, retaining clients and increasing overall account profitability.

Proudest Accomplishment

Won The CIT Group business and managed the relationship for over 25 years.

Experience Highlights

  • Won and renewed contracts for a vast range of Fortune 1000 corporate accounts. Each listed below.
  • Grew Publicis Groupe and Icahn Private Equity account portfolios to over 40 clients each.
  • Organized team approach to win the new Hertz headquarters Interiors and LED contracts.  $3M wins!

Education Highlights

  • Business Management | Marketing
  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Causes

  • Trout Unlimited
  • Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
  • Wounded Warrior Project

Interests

  • Sports
  • Outdoors
  • Family

Results

  • $15M
    Average revenue plan
  • 18
    Years in the global and Strategic sales arena
  • 80
    Fortune 1000 & Notable Industry customers

Skills

  • Budget planning
  • Customer retention
  • Margin Management
  • Pricing Strategy
  • program management
  • strategic planning
  • Relationship building
  • Contract negotiation
  • Sales Presentation
  • Account Management
  • Business Development

Clients

  • The CenterPoint Group, a GPO style consulting firm based in Mt. Laurel, NJ.  Collaborated with and oversaw the implementation and rollout of multiple member accounts.
    The CenterPoint Group, a GPO style consulting firm based in Mt. Laurel, NJ.  Collaborated with and oversaw the implementation and rollout of multiple member accounts.
  • Managed 3-year contract with Novartis, based in East Hanover, NJ. Oversaw the Diversity spend initiative.
    Managed 3-year contract with Novartis, based in East Hanover, NJ. Oversaw the Diversity spend initiative.
  • Managed Indianapolis based Indiana Power & Light 3-year contract through merger with AES.
    Managed Indianapolis based Indiana Power & Light 3-year contract through merger with AES.
  • Oversaw the Zenith Optimedia contract as a part of the Publicis Group agreement.
    Oversaw the Zenith Optimedia contract as a part of the Publicis Group agreement.
  • Selected as a vendor of choice for the New York Yankees' office products requirements.
    Selected as a vendor of choice for the New York Yankees' office products requirements.
  • Oversaw the XO Communications contract in conjunction with the local sales team in Hernden, VA.  XO is a member of the Icahn Insight Portfolio Group.
    Oversaw the XO Communications contract in conjunction with the local sales team in Hernden, VA.  XO is a member of the Icahn Insight Portfolio Group.
  • Co-managed the Xerox contract in Webster, NY.  Executed 3-year contract renewal and completed an aggressive account restructure.
    Co-managed the Xerox contract in Webster, NY.  Executed 3-year contract renewal and completed an aggressive account restructure.
  • Managed 3-year contract for this Manhattan based private equity firm.
    Managed 3-year contract for this Manhattan based private equity firm.
  • Oversaw 3-year national contract implementation and rollout in conjunction with the local sales team at Weichert Realtors HQ in Morris Plains, NJ.
    Oversaw 3-year national contract implementation and rollout in conjunction with the local sales team at Weichert Realtors HQ in Morris Plains, NJ.
  • Established a strong relationship with US:ReSources associates across the nation. US:ReSources manages the Publicis Group global contractual agreements.
    Established a strong relationship with US:ReSources associates across the nation. US:ReSources manages the Publicis Group global contractual agreements.
  • Selected as Union Camp preferred vendor status at their HQ location in Wayne, NJ.
    Selected as Union Camp preferred vendor status at their HQ location in Wayne, NJ.
  • Effectively managed the Unilever 3-year contract.  Partnered with the Company Sourcing Team and Consulting Firm to implement Ariba.  Executed a renewal for an additional 3-years. The agreement included both U.S. and Canada locations.
    Effectively managed the Unilever 3-year contract.  Partnered with the Company Sourcing Team and Consulting Firm to implement Ariba.  Executed a renewal for an additional 3-years. The agreement included both U.S. and Canada locations.
  • Selected Tuscan vendor of choice at the Union, NJ location.
    Selected Tuscan vendor of choice at the Union, NJ location.
  • Manage 3-year national contract with both U.S and Canada for ThyssenKrupp Elevator. Established proprietary furniture standards program for their remote sales team, thus allowing ease of ordering and savings through standardization.
    Manage 3-year national contract with both U.S and Canada for ThyssenKrupp Elevator. Established proprietary furniture standards program for their remote sales team, thus allowing ease of ordering and savings through standardization.
  • Developed partnership during 3-year contract, which led to the execution of a 4-year agreement renewal.  Implemented third party buying program, Ariba, to all locations.
    Developed partnership during 3-year contract, which led to the execution of a 4-year agreement renewal.  Implemented third party buying program, Ariba, to all locations.
  • Selected vendor of choice with Suburban Propane HQ location in Whippany, NJ.
    Selected vendor of choice with Suburban Propane HQ location in Whippany, NJ.
  • Awarded RFP and serviced regional SmithKline Beecham locations in Clifton and Parsippany, NJ.
    Awarded RFP and serviced regional SmithKline Beecham locations in Clifton and Parsippany, NJ.
  • Co-managed 3-year national contract relationship with SGS North America, located in Rutherford, NJ.
    Co-managed 3-year national contract relationship with SGS North America, located in Rutherford, NJ.
  • Partnered with Virginia based and GPO style account, Seventh-Day Adventist, to expand church program membership.
    Partnered with Virginia based and GPO style account, Seventh-Day Adventist, to expand church program membership.
  • Serviced corporate headquarters in Branchville, NJ.
    Serviced corporate headquarters in Branchville, NJ.
  • Managed 4-year Securitas national agreement at HQ in Parsippany, NJ
    Managed 4-year Securitas national agreement at HQ in Parsippany, NJ
  • Facilitated efforts with local sales team to support the Sanofi-Aventis national relationship.
    Facilitated efforts with local sales team to support the Sanofi-Aventis national relationship.
  • Managed the national contract with Sandoz, as part of the 3-year contract with Novartis.
    Managed the national contract with Sandoz, as part of the 3-year contract with Novartis.
  • Oversaw the Saatchi & Saatchi national program as a part of the Publicis Group agreement.
    Oversaw the Saatchi & Saatchi national program as a part of the Publicis Group agreement.
  • Implemented New Jersey based Rosetta into the Public Group contractual program.
    Implemented New Jersey based Rosetta into the Public Group contractual program.
  • Oversaw the Revlon national contract in conjunction with their MacAndrews and Forbes private equity relationship.
    Oversaw the Revlon national contract in conjunction with their MacAndrews and Forbes private equity relationship.
  • Won the Manhattan based Radio City Music Hall business.
    Won the Manhattan based Radio City Music Hall business.
  • Cultivated strong relationship with this Paris based private equity advertising organization with over 40 entities.  Managed a 3-year contract and executed a renewal for another 3-years.
    Cultivated strong relationship with this Paris based private equity advertising organization with over 40 entities.  Managed a 3-year contract and executed a renewal for another 3-years.
  • Co-managed this new division of DuPont during 3-year relationship. Located in Des Moines, IA
    Co-managed this new division of DuPont during 3-year relationship. Located in Des Moines, IA
  • Strategically coordinated  the 3-year Pearson Education national agreement in conjunction with the local sales team.
    Strategically coordinated  the 3-year Pearson Education national agreement in conjunction with the local sales team.
  • Managed this regional, Secaucus, NJ based location of Panasonic.
    Managed this regional, Secaucus, NJ based location of Panasonic.
  • Selected primary vendor and partnered with the North Jersey Regional location. Added print spend to the relationship.
    Selected primary vendor and partnered with the North Jersey Regional location. Added print spend to the relationship.
  • Serviced Metropolitan Hospital in the Bronx, NY.
    Serviced Metropolitan Hospital in the Bronx, NY.
  • Selected vendor of choice at Rutherford, NJ location.
    Selected vendor of choice at Rutherford, NJ location.
  • Selected vendor of choice for their NJ HQ.
    Selected vendor of choice for their NJ HQ.
  • Awarded business for the regional office location in New Jersey.
    Awarded business for the regional office location in New Jersey.
  • Implemented and managed national 3-year private equity agreement with Manhattan based, MacAndrews & Forbes which included over 20 business units.
    Implemented and managed national 3-year private equity agreement with Manhattan based, MacAndrews & Forbes which included over 20 business units.
  • Managed a 4-year national contract at their HQ in Hackettstown, NJ.  Collaborated with the Sourcing Manager to  reign in out of program location spend. This initiative doubled the contract program spend.  Added a remote program for the Field Sales F
    Managed a 4-year national contract at their HQ in Hackettstown, NJ.  Collaborated with the Sourcing Manager to  reign in out of program location spend. This initiative doubled the contract program spend.  Added a remote program for the Field Sales F
  • Partnered with M&T Bank, headquartered in Buffalo, NY, during a 4-year contract. Grew the relationship by adding Print-On Demand and Promotional Product programs. Awarded a 1-year contract extension. Grew
    Partnered with M&T Bank, headquartered in Buffalo, NY, during a 4-year contract. Grew the relationship by adding Print-On Demand and Promotional Product programs. Awarded a 1-year contract extension. Grew "Green" product spend to over 50% of total spe
  • Serviced Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, NY.
    Serviced Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, NY.
  • Managed Leo Burnett nationally as part of the Publicis Group private equity portfolio.
    Managed Leo Burnett nationally as part of the Publicis Group private equity portfolio.
  • Won RFP and serviced their NJ based HQ.
    Won RFP and serviced their NJ based HQ.
  • Effectively implemented and managed over 30 business units in the 3-year Icahn private equity contract called the Insight Portfolio Group.
    Effectively implemented and managed over 30 business units in the 3-year Icahn private equity contract called the Insight Portfolio Group.
  • Completed a 3-year national contract with Hertz Equipment Rental Corp.  HERC separated from Hertz on 7/1/2016 and is based in Bonita Springs, Florida. Implemented Oracle, a third party purchasing program.
    Completed a 3-year national contract with Hertz Equipment Rental Corp.  HERC separated from Hertz on 7/1/2016 and is based in Bonita Springs, Florida. Implemented Oracle, a third party purchasing program.
  • Partnered with Hertz during a 3-year national contract throughout their HQ move from Park Ridge, NJ to Estero, Florida. Won $3M RFP for HQ furniture and $1M+ on location LED lightning replacements.  Implemented a third party purchasing program, Oracle.
    Partnered with Hertz during a 3-year national contract throughout their HQ move from Park Ridge, NJ to Estero, Florida. Won $3M RFP for HQ furniture and $1M+ on location LED lightning replacements.  Implemented a third party purchasing program, Oracle.
  • Co-managed this very complex Long Island based account.  Addressed all areas of account management for their Corporate Account, their National Sales Organization and their Medical & Dental Resale Program.
    Co-managed this very complex Long Island based account.  Addressed all areas of account management for their Corporate Account, their National Sales Organization and their Medical & Dental Resale Program.
  • Awarded all Helmsley Spear entities through their Manhattan based sourcing organization, Deco Purchasing.
    Awarded all Helmsley Spear entities through their Manhattan based sourcing organization, Deco Purchasing.
  • Managed all national Harland Clarke locations as it was a member of the MacAndrews and Forbes portfolio account.
    Managed all national Harland Clarke locations as it was a member of the MacAndrews and Forbes portfolio account.
  • Won and serviced the HQ location in Secaucus, NJ.
    Won and serviced the HQ location in Secaucus, NJ.
  • Won and serviced the HQ of this New Jersey based bank.
    Won and serviced the HQ of this New Jersey based bank.
  • Oversaw the relationship with the HQ in Detroit, Michigan in conjunction with the local sales team. A member of Carl Icahn's, Insight Portfolio Group.
    Oversaw the relationship with the HQ in Detroit, Michigan in conjunction with the local sales team. A member of Carl Icahn's, Insight Portfolio Group.
  • Partnered with this GPO style organization, The Entrepreneur's Organization, which is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.  Renewed a 4-year contract. Grew the program membership and revenue by attending their Regional and Global Leadership Conferences.
    Partnered with this GPO style organization, The Entrepreneur's Organization, which is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.  Renewed a 4-year contract. Grew the program membership and revenue by attending their Regional and Global Leadership Conferences.
  • Won the Edison Properties RFP.  Partnered with the Newark, NJ HQ, in servicing all parking locations.  Implemented and integrated the new start up, Manhattan Mini Storage.
    Won the Edison Properties RFP.  Partnered with the Newark, NJ HQ, in servicing all parking locations.  Implemented and integrated the new start up, Manhattan Mini Storage.
  • Co-managed a very complex DuPont account .  There were challenges throughout due to an ongoing company restructuring, a diversity vendor initiative, key leadership changes and the Dow Chemical purchase.
    Co-managed a very complex DuPont account .  There were challenges throughout due to an ongoing company restructuring, a diversity vendor initiative, key leadership changes and the Dow Chemical purchase.
  • Awarded RFP for Manhattan based Deco Purchasing, which is the buying group for all Helmsley properties.   Serviced all hotel entities through this agreement.
    Awarded RFP for Manhattan based Deco Purchasing, which is the buying group for all Helmsley properties.   Serviced all hotel entities through this agreement.
  • Co-managed Darby through the Henry Schein agreement.
    Co-managed Darby through the Henry Schein agreement.
  • Managed both the HQ location in Manhattan and all locations nationwide.
    Managed both the HQ location in Manhattan and all locations nationwide.
  • Won the business and managed the account in Randolph, NJ.
    Won the business and managed the account in Randolph, NJ.
  • Managed the Colgate-Palmolive national contract at the HQ location in Piscataway, NJ. Monitored and promoted the Diversity Spend Program.
    Managed the Colgate-Palmolive national contract at the HQ location in Piscataway, NJ. Monitored and promoted the Diversity Spend Program.
  • Clay Adams, a B&D company located in Parsippany, NJ.  Won RFP and serviced the HQ location.
    Clay Adams, a B&D company located in Parsippany, NJ.  Won RFP and serviced the HQ location.
  • The CIT Group, based in Livingston, NJ.  Awarded RFP during their HQ move from NY to NJ. Became the vendor of choice for office products for over 25 years.
    The CIT Group, based in Livingston, NJ.  Awarded RFP during their HQ move from NY to NJ. Became the vendor of choice for office products for over 25 years.
  • Awarded Chubb Life Insurance RFP at HQ location in NJ  and managed the 3-year contract.
    Awarded Chubb Life Insurance RFP at HQ location in NJ  and managed the 3-year contract.
  • Won RFP and managed the HQ location in Fairfield, NJ and all stores.
    Won RFP and managed the HQ location in Fairfield, NJ and all stores.
  • Co-managed and implemented the Chemours' separation agreement from DuPont.
    Co-managed and implemented the Chemours' separation agreement from DuPont.
  • Selected vendor of choice status with Chase Manhattan Bank sourcing team and delivered on specific product categories.
    Selected vendor of choice status with Chase Manhattan Bank sourcing team and delivered on specific product categories.
  • Awarded Carteret Savings Bank RFP and secured a 3-year contract for this Morristown, NJ based bank.
    Awarded Carteret Savings Bank RFP and secured a 3-year contract for this Morristown, NJ based bank.
  • Secured primary vendor status and serviced NJ location.
    Secured primary vendor status and serviced NJ location.
  • Secured vendor of choice status.
    Secured vendor of choice status.
  • Awarded Empire BC/BS RFP for 2-years and renewed for an additional 2 years.
    Awarded Empire BC/BS RFP for 2-years and renewed for an additional 2 years.
  • Secured preferred vendor status.
    Secured preferred vendor status.
  • Secured preferred vendor status and serviced the NJ location.
    Secured preferred vendor status and serviced the NJ location.
  • Secured preferred vendor status with Belco Pollution Control and serviced regional offices.
    Secured preferred vendor status with Belco Pollution Control and serviced regional offices.
  • Partnered with the  Bechtel sourcing team at the Reston, Virginia location. Managed two 2-year contracts. Then completed a contract renewal for an additional four years.
    Partnered with the  Bechtel sourcing team at the Reston, Virginia location. Managed two 2-year contracts. Then completed a contract renewal for an additional four years.
  • Awarded Banker's National Life Insurance RFP in Morris Plains, NJ and serviced nationally.
    Awarded Banker's National Life Insurance RFP in Morris Plains, NJ and serviced nationally.
  • Serviced eastern regional offices of The Association of Retarded Citizens.
    Serviced eastern regional offices of The Association of Retarded Citizens.
  • Oversaw the national 3-year contract of  Manhattan based Associated Press.  Implemented Print-On Demand program for remote users.
    Oversaw the national 3-year contract of  Manhattan based Associated Press.  Implemented Print-On Demand program for remote users.
  • Managed the French owned nuclear management company, Areva, nationally and globally.  Worked in conjunction with EUR team to renew two additional 2-year contract extensions.  Located in Lynchburg, VA.
    Managed the French owned nuclear management company, Areva, nationally and globally.  Worked in conjunction with EUR team to renew two additional 2-year contract extensions.  Located in Lynchburg, VA.
  • Creatively managed the Manhattan based Ann Taylor HQ and all stores. Executed and additional 3-year contract.  Implemented
    Creatively managed the Manhattan based Ann Taylor HQ and all stores. Executed and additional 3-year contract.  Implemented "kitting" program for all stores.
  • Managed the ARI account nationally as part of Carl Icahn's Manhattan based, Insight Portfolio Group.
    Managed the ARI account nationally as part of Carl Icahn's Manhattan based, Insight Portfolio Group.

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