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Ryan Schwede

Enthusiast · DISC type i
North American Sales Manager at Pentair
📍 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Ryan Schwede is the North American Sales Manager for Pentair, bringing extensive experience from leadership roles at Electrolux, including Vice President of Sales. Colleagues describe him as a driven, goal-oriented, and customer-obsessed professional who excels at managing large business units and driving profitability. He holds a degree in Corporate Communications from Northern Illinois University.

Peers consistently highlight Ryans positive energy and supportive nature, noting his ability to create collaborative and productive team environments. He is recognized for being a genuine leader who is dedicated to developing talent and building strong professional relationships. His word is considered his bond.

At a previous role, Ryan was formally identified on the companys talent map as a "high potential" employee primed for advancement.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
North American Sales Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Personality Overview

How Ryan shows up

Optimistic
Non-Confrontational
Amiable & Agreeable

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Priorities

Topics Ryan cares about

Sales Leadership
Has a long track record of leading sales directors and national account managers for business units exceeding $400M in revenue.
Channel Management
Expertise in managing and growing sales across diverse channels, including B2B retail, direct-to-consumer, buying groups, and distribution partners.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
North American Sales Manager
Pentair
6-2023 - 2-2024
Vice President, Sales - Lowe’s
Electrolux Group
3-2021 - 6-2023
Senior Director, Sales - Aftermarket Division
Electrolux Group
1-2020 - 3-2021
Senior Director - Buy Groups & Distribution
Electrolux Group
1-2017 - 1-2020
Region Manager - Southeast
Electrolux Group
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Media appearances

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Education
1995 - 1999
Corporate Communications
Northern Illinois University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

i

Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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