Kim Cherry
About Kim Cherry
Kim Cherry is a Global Business Development Manager at CTS Corporation with over 20 years of experience in technical and medical device sales. She excels in building customer relationships, providing technical support, and driving sales revenues.
Work at CTS
Kim Cherry has been employed at CTS Corporation since 2018, initially serving as Global Sales Manager for six years. In 2021, she transitioned to the role of Global Business Development Manager, where she has worked for three years. In her current position, she focuses on building customer relationships and providing technical product support. Her responsibilities also include sales training and acting as a manufacturing liaison.
Previous Experience
Prior to her tenure at CTS Corporation, Kim Cherry held several positions in sales and engineering. She worked at Carlton-Bates Company as New Market Sales Manager from 2010 to 2012, covering Central and Southern Indiana. Before that, she served as a Regional Sales Engineer at Omron Electronic Components-Americas from 1997 to 2009, focusing on the Midwest region. Additionally, she worked at Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. as Senior Channel Sales Engineer from 2012 to 2015, managing sales in Indiana and Kentucky.
Education and Expertise
Kim Cherry earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. Her educational background in engineering supports her extensive experience in technical and medical device sales. She has developed expertise in contract negotiations, strategic sales planning, and territory marketing, which enhances her effectiveness in her current roles.
Leadership and Skills
Kim Cherry possesses strong leadership and coaching abilities, which she applies in her sales management roles. She has over 20 years of experience in the industry, demonstrating success in driving sales revenues and increasing profitability. Her skills include budgeting, forecasting, and developing strategic sales plans, which contribute to her effectiveness in business development.