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John Drake

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Vice President, Sales Optimization at Bunzl Distribution NA
📍 Greater St. Louis, United States

John Drake is the Vice President of Sales Optimization at Bunzl Distribution NA, with deep expertise in P&L management, consultative selling, and strategic planning. An alumnus of The Ohio State University and Colorado State University, colleagues describe him as an exceptional and sharp leader.

During his university years, John was active in several honor societies and professional fraternities, including Golden Key, Beta Gamma Sigma, and Delta Sigma Pi. He maintains an interest in business thought leadership through publications like Harvard Business Review and Forbes.

While at Serta Simmons Bedding, he designed and implemented a new team structure that drove nearly 50% year-over-year growth in 2021.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Sales Optimization
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater St. Louis, United States
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Sales Optimization
His current role involves leading sales operations, team development, customer service, and CRM implementation to enhance sales effectiveness and drive results.
Strategic Account Growth
He has a demonstrated history of rebuilding client relationships and driving significant market share growth in previous leadership roles.
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Career

Work history

6-2022
Vice President, Sales Optimization
Bunzl Distribution NA
12-2021 - 5-2022
Vice President, Strategic Regional Accounts
Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC
6-2020 - 11-2021
Vice President of Sales
Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC
5-2019 - 5-2020
Senior Vice President Business Development and Sales
VIP Cinema Seating
1-2016 - 5-2019
Vice President of Sales
Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC
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Education
1997 - 2001
BSBA
The Ohio State University
2008 - 2010
MBA
Colorado State University
1997 - 2001
BSBA
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
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