Leslie Hogman

Past

National Sales Manager at TL. INDUSTRIES
National Sales Manager at L. INDUSTRIES
Product Development Manager at HY-LINE ENTERPRISES

Product Development Manager at HY-LINE ENTERPRISES
Product Development Manager at CRUISER RV
Product Development Manager at CRUISER RV
Southeast Sales Representative at Cobra at Cobra RV
and Sales Manager at Fireside RV

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Education

Indiana University South Bend

Connections

28 connections

Industry

Wholesale

Leslie Hogman’s Summary

Dynamic sales and marketing leader with extensive experience
overseeing establishment and expansion of multi-million dollar territories. Turnaround expert with record of success transforming struggling retail locations into highly lucrative profit centers Adept product developer with demonstrated expertise creating innovative product lines targeted to highly lucrative markets

Leslie Hogman’s Specialties:

Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Advertising Collateral
Business Development, Revenue Growth,Territory Development / Expansion, Market Domination, Start-up Growth, Customer Relations, Networking, Contract Negotiations, Product Launch / Establishment , Employee Training , Management Instruction , Motivation , Mentership ,Cross-Functional Leadership

Leslie Hogman’s Experience

National Sales Manager

TL. INDUSTRIES

(Wholesale industry)

March 2001 — May 2007 (6 years 3 months)

Recruited to oversee establishment and profitability of manufacturing division. Created and oversaw marketing of 2 innovative product lines to dealers of park and travel trailers, toy haulers and park models. Developed product manuals and all advertising collateral. Secured industry certifications and executed trade show promotions.

Drove dramatic growth from $1.5 million to $2.5 million in revenue within first 12 months; achieved sales volume of $15 million per year on consistent basis throughout tenure.
Assured market domination of new product lines promoted under numerous brand names.
National Sales Manager

L. INDUSTRIES

(Wholesale industry)

January 2001 — January 2007 (6 years 1 month)

Recruited to oversee establishment and profitability of manufacturing division. Created and oversaw marketing of 2 innovative product lines to dealers of park and travel trailers, toy haulers and park models. Developed product manuals and all advertising collateral. Secured industry certifications and executed trade show promotions.

Drove dramatic growth from $1.5 million to $2.5 million in revenue within first 12 months; achieved sales volume of $15 million per year on consistent basis throughout tenure.
Assured market domination of new product lines promoted under numerous brand names.
Product Development Manager

HY-LINE ENTERPRISES

(Wholesale industry)

January 1999 — March 2001 (2 years 3 months)

Revitalized product line and assumed full control over park trailer marketing. Delivered comprehensive management instruction on developing and packaging consumer-accessible product lines targeted to dealer partnerships.
Created 3 highly successful park trailer products, 1 travel trailer and 1 5th wheel product.
Increased dealer partnership base by over 200 and spearheaded company expansion by 3 new sales representatives.
Spearheaded improvements that led to profitable company sale in 2006.
Product Development Manager

HY-LINE ENTERPRISES

(Wholesale industry)

January 1999 — January 2001 (2 years 1 month)

Revitalized product line and assumed full control over park trailer marketing. Delivered comprehensive management instruction on developing and packaging consumer-accessible product lines targeted to dealer partnerships.
Created 3 highly successful park trailer products, 1 travel trailer and 1 5th wheel product.
Increased dealer partnership base by over 200 and spearheaded company expansion by 3 new sales representatives.
Spearheaded improvements that led to profitable company sale in 2006.
Product Development Manager

CRUISER RV

(Consumer Goods industry)

January 1997 — January 1999 (2 years 1 month)

Fueled company financial recovery efforts and orchestrated sales of established travel trailer product line. Assured sales rep competency in selling benefits of established product.
Utilized extensive dealer contacts list to form partnerships with 5 dealers to stabilize company profits.
Created highly successful new trailer line and secured over 200 orders within 1 month.
Product Development Manager

CRUISER RV

(Wholesale industry)

January 1997 — January 1999 (2 years 1 month)

Fueled company financial recovery efforts and orchestrated sales of established travel trailer product line. Assured sales rep competency in selling benefits of established product.
Utilized extensive dealer contacts list to form partnerships with 5 dealers to stabilize company profits.
Created highly successful new trailer line and secured over 200 orders within 1 month.
Southeast Sales Representative at Cobra

Cobra RV

(Wholesale industry)

January 1994 — January 1997 (3 years 1 month)
and Sales Manager

Fireside RV

(Wholesale industry)

January 1990 — January 1994 (4 years 1 month)

. Details available upon request.

Leslie Hogman’s Education

Indiana University South Bend

Communication 1984 — 1984

Summer School, Also took acting class

Additional Information

Leslie Hogman’s Interests:

Judging BBQ Contest for Kansas City Barbeque Society Meeting New people from all walks of life

Leslie Hogman’s Groups:

eMarketing Association Network
RecruitingBlogs
The Recruitment Network
Private Equity Investment Group
Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators
Film TV Professionals
AAE Group - Automotive Recruiting Firm - The "Automotive Aftermarket Experts"
E-Recruitment Group (Post Jobs) (Post Resumes) Concept by Group of Sr. Recruiters
Global Jobs Network
Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections!
U.S. Jobs
Canada Jobs
Top Candidates for Jobs: Post Profiles or Find Employees
Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Start-Ups
Networkers, Networking and Connections!
Executives and Managers: Networking, Forum and Jobs
Marketing and Sales: Networking, Forum and Jobs
Project Management: Networking, Forum and Jobs
For Direct Hire
North America Jobs Network
HOSPITALITY SUPERSTARS (Employers, Recruiters & Hospitality Superstars) - http://www.hsuperstars.com