Jessica Kunkel, Ms
About Jessica Kunkel, Ms
Jessica Kunkel is a Sr. Manager for Latin America at Ergotron, with extensive experience in international sales and marketing across various industries. She holds multiple degrees, including an M.S. in International Business Management, and is fluent in Spanish, leveraging her multicultural background to drive strategic partnerships and customer success.
Work at Ergotron
Jessica Kunkel has been serving as the Senior Manager for Latin America at Ergotron since 2019. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing strategic initiatives to enhance the company's presence in the Latin American market. Her responsibilities include overseeing sales strategies, building relationships with key stakeholders, and driving customer success in the region. Kunkel's extensive experience in international sales and marketing contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in International Sales and Marketing
Before joining Ergotron, Jessica Kunkel held various roles in international sales and marketing. She worked at Escali as the International Sales & Marketing Manager from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, she was the Business Development Manager for Latin America at Thermo Fisher Scientific from 2010 to 2014. Kunkel also served as the Market Manager for Latin America at Ingersoll Rand's Thermo King division from 2002 to 2009. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in managing global partnerships and key accounts.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Kunkel holds a Master of Science in International Business Management from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has also completed a Mini MBA and a Mini Master of Project Management at the University of St. Thomas. Additionally, she participated in the FastTrac® entrepreneurship education program and the Business Analytics and Data Visualization program at the same university. Her educational background equips her with a strong understanding of business management and analytics.
Multicultural Leadership and Language Skills
Jessica Kunkel is a multicultural business leader fluent in Spanish, which is her native language. Her language skills enhance her ability to connect with diverse teams and clients across Latin America. Kunkel's experience working with Fortune 500 companies, as well as medium and small-sized corporations, demonstrates her capability in navigating various business environments. She is recognized for her integrity in negotiations and her ability to drive win/win results.
Career Development and Passion for Marketing
Throughout her career, Jessica Kunkel has shown a passion for marketing and cross-functional team leadership. Her roles have often involved leading teams to support strategic initiatives and enhance customer success. Kunkel's ability to build lasting relationships and deliver value has been a significant factor in her professional development. She has also worked in various capacities, including as the Director of International Sales at Apothecary Products and as the International Market Development Manager at MGK Insect Control Solutions.