Eric O Brien
About Eric O Brien
Eric O'Brien is a Territory Sales Manager with extensive experience in sales and account management, currently working at Berry Global, Inc. He has held various roles at Gordon Food Service and has a strong background in consultative selling and territory growth.
Current Role at Berry Global
Eric O'Brien has served as the Territory Sales Manager at Berry Global, Inc. since 2016. In this role, he focuses on territory growth and sales strategy within the Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area. His responsibilities include consultative selling, account management, and developing sales strategies to close new business opportunities.
Previous Experience at Gordon Food Service
Eric O'Brien has extensive experience at Gordon Food Service, where he held multiple positions over a span of 12 years. He worked as a Marketing Category Leader from 2004 to 2010, a National Product Manager from 1998 to 2004, and a Distributor Sales Representative from 1989 to 1998. His roles involved responsibilities in sales strategy, account penetration, and territory development.
Education and Academic Background
Eric O'Brien studied at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree. His academic focus was on Business Administration and Management, General, which provided him with foundational knowledge applicable to his career in sales and management.
Skills and Expertise
Eric O'Brien possesses a range of skills relevant to his roles in sales and management. He is skilled in consultative selling, account management, project coordination, and strategic planning. His expertise extends to branding, positioning, and B2B presentations, along with proficiency in quality assurance and customer service.
Recognition and Achievements
Throughout his career, Eric O'Brien has received multiple awards and commendations for his contributions to sales and revenue growth. He is recognized for consistently achieving specified sales quotas and for his skills in territory development and account penetration.