Scott Lechner has extensive work experience in various leadership roles within the sales and marketing field. Scott began their career at Furrow Building Materials, where they held positions in retail store management and regional marketing management. During this time, they successfully managed inventory and achieved high annual turnover rates.
Lechner then joined Payless Cashways, Inc. as a corporate buyer and later became a regional merchandising manager. In these roles, they played a critical role in transitioning the company to a corporate-driven purchasing model and was responsible for establishing retail market pricing and organizing manager's meetings for effective implementation of new programs.
Lechner's next role was at Flint & Walling, where they held several positions, including vice president of sales and marketing, executive vice president, and ultimately the president of the company. In these roles, they developed and implemented strategic planning priorities, budgeted and forecasted for domestic and international sales, and established policies and procedures for various departments. Scott also played a significant role in securing and managing national accounts, resulting in substantial growth in profitable new retail sales.
Currently, Lechner serves as the chief marketing officer at Zoeller Company. In this role, they oversee all company sales and marketing efforts, with a focus on brand strategy, profitable market share growth, and industry change. Scott has successfully developed and defended a 'Made in USA' marketing campaign with the FTC.
Throughout their career, Lechner has demonstrated strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a track record of achieving impressive results in sales and marketing.
Scott Lechner completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Ball State University, where they studied from 1977 to 1981. Prior to this, they attended William Henry Harrison High School from 1974 to 1977. In 2003, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IWU National & Global, completing it in 2005. Recently, from 2016 to 2017, they also spent some time at Fort Wayne Leadership, although the specific degree or field of study is not mentioned.
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