Todd Sledzik

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Marketing Manager at Vogelsang USA

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Overview

Todd is a hybrid marketing communications professional managing strategy and implementation for Vogelsang USA, a B2B manufacturer of industrial equipment. He has a background in creative services and content marketing, holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Kent State University and an Inbound Certification.

An active outdoorsman, Todd is involved with the Keel-Haulers Canoe Club in Northeast Ohio. He values wilderness experiences, sending his sons on month-long trips to the boundary waters and wishing he could trade his phone for a fishing rod more often.

He has a direct and humorous communication style, once describing his job as selling "poop pumps and turd cutters. "

Personality Overview

Assertive

Example Seeker

Value Driven

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.

Topics They Care About

B2B Industrial Marketing
He leads marketing for a B2B manufacturer of engineered products for municipal wastewater and industrial applications, managing a small team and national distribution network.
Creative Storytelling
With a BFA in design, he explores creative ways to tell his company's story and has a background in providing creative services and identity design for clients.
Paddling & Outdoors
He is the Swap Meet Director for the Keel-Haulers Canoe Club's "Slip Fest 2025" and enjoys fishing, reflecting a strong interest in outdoor and water activities.

Media Appearances

Todd has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2017
Marketing Manager at Vogelsang USA
6-2016 - 1-2017
Content Marketing Specialist at WARDJet, Inc
5-2005 - 6-2016
Designer & Marcom Specialist at Diversa Inc.
5-2005 - 6-2016
Freelance Design and Marketing Communications at Todd Sledzik Creative
8-2013 - 12-2015
Adjunct Faculty at Kent State University

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Kent State University

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Insights For Selling To Todd

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Todd is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Todd

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Todd move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Todd take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Todd

Personality Compatibility


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