Leslie Hogman

The Time is Now

Greater Chicago Area

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
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 2001May 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 2001January 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 1999March 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 1999January 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 1997January 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 1997January 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 1994January 1997 (3 years 1 month)

  • and Sales Manager

    Fireside RV

    (Wholesale industry)

    January 1990January 1994 (4 years 1 month)

    . Details available upon request.


Leslie Hogman’s Education

  • Indiana University South Bend

    Communication 19841984

    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

Leslie Hogman’s Contact Settings

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  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • business deals
  • getting back in touch

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