Chad Hanna
About Chad Hanna
Chad Hanna serves as the National Accounts Manager at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. since 2011, overseeing significant account management and contributing to product development and merchandising strategies.
Work at Advanced Drainage Systems
Chad Hanna has been employed at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. since 2011, serving as the National Accounts Manager. In this role, he oversees account management for a major national hardware retailer, which generates annual sales exceeding $65 million. His responsibilities include developing best practices for product merchandising and managing relationships with national accounts. Prior to his current position, he held various roles within the company, including National Account Inside Sales and National Account Sales Representative, accumulating over five years of experience in these positions.
Education and Expertise
Chad Hanna studied at The University of Findlay, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Hospitality Management from 2000 to 2005. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in account management and sales within the drainage systems industry. Additionally, he completed his secondary education at Van Buren High School.
Background
Before joining Advanced Drainage Systems, Chad Hanna held several positions in the hospitality and food service sectors. He worked as the Director of Food and Beverage at Fostoria Country Club from 2005 to 2006 and served as an Assistant Manager at Buffalo Wild Wings for five months in 2006. These roles contributed to his skills in management and customer service, which he later applied in his sales and account management positions.
Achievements
Chad Hanna has successfully completed line reviews for three national accounts, focusing on retention and identifying new opportunities. He has developed innovative merchandising solutions for drain pipe fittings by collaborating with external firms. Additionally, he has identified new product opportunities and contributed to their development, design, and marketing, leading to a rollout in 1,700 locations. His efforts in training and developing new personnel with a retail focus further demonstrate his commitment to enhancing operational efficiency within the company.