Erik McEwen

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Business Development Manager at Procurement Rocks

Medina, Ohio, United States

Overview

Erik is a results-driven Business Development Manager at Procurement Rocks with over 20 years of experience forging strategic partnerships and driving revenue growth. His diverse background spans the supply chain, real estate, hospitality, and finance sectors, and he holds a Real Estate Broker license.

Outside of his business career, Erik is a professional musician who is passionate about combining his creative side with his business drive. He has extensive experience in hospitality management as a former pub owner and values his family deeply.

He has a unique background that blends two decades of business development expertise with the creative and performance skills of a professional musician.

Personality Overview

Fast Adopter

Charming & Persuasive

Decisive

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Business Development
With over 20 years of experience, he focuses on driving revenue growth, forging strategic partnerships, and identifying new market opportunities in the procurement sector.
Music and Business
As a professional musician, he is passionate about combining his creative pursuits with his extensive background in business and sales leadership.
Hospitality Management
As a former pub owner and bar manager, he has direct experience increasing revenue, managing staff, and implementing marketing in the bar and restaurant industry.

Media Appearances

Erik has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2024
Business Development Manager at Procurement Rocks
12-2021 - 2-2025
Owner at R Place Pub
12-2011 - 3-2024
Licensed Realtor at May Team
6-2015 - 12-2021
Bar Manager/Assistant Booking Manager at Diamond Pub and Billiards
7-2009 - 4-2010
Loan Advisor at SurePoint Lending

Education

Education details unavailable from Northern Kentucky University

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Exp : 14 Location : Medina, Ohio, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Business Development Manager at Procurement Rocks
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Insights For Selling To Erik

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Erik is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Erik

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Erik move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Erik take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Erik

Personality Compatibility


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