Rick Johnson
About Rick Johnson
Rick Johnson is the Principal Territory Manager-Distribution at Epicor Software, with over 20 years of experience in leading sales teams in the supply chain sector.
Professional Roles and Responsibilities
Rick Johnson is currently the Principal Territory Manager-Distribution at Epicor Software. He has held this position since 2015, responsible for managing territory distribution in the Southwest-Southeast regions. His extensive experience includes roles such as Director of Strategic Sales at Activant Solutions (2009-2012), Vice President of Strategic Sales at Epicor Software (2009-2014) in Dublin, CA, RVP Sales at Infor Global Solutions (2005-2009), and Regional Sales Manager at NxTrend Technology (2002-2005).
Educational Background
Rick Johnson completed his education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where he studied Business Education from 1977 to 1981. This academic foundation has contributed significantly to his extensive career in sales and management within the supply chain sector.
Sales and Management Expertise
With over 20 years of experience in the supply chain sector, Rick Johnson has led various sales teams and consistently exceeded performance plans by an average of 116%. His roles have spanned retail, wholesale distribution, and manufacturing, showcasing his versatile sales and management skills. Notably, he was the top-performing Vice President for five consecutive years.
Functional and Industry-Specific Experience
Rick Johnson possesses multi-functional selling experience encompassing IT/MIS, Human Resources, Procurement, Warehouse/Logistics, and Sales & Marketing. He has expertise in providing comprehensive solutions, including ERP, Financials, WMS, CRM, eCommerce, Asset Management, HCM, and DP solutions. His experience also includes leading initiatives in Change Management, Lean Process re-engineering, Six Sigma, Margin Optimization, and Advanced Inventory Management.
Client and Ownership Experience
Throughout his career, Rick Johnson has managed relationships with a diverse range of customers, from small entrepreneurial start-ups to large, acquisition-focused companies. He also has experience working with venture capital or private equity ownership companies, ensuring alignment with their strategic goals and operational objectives.