David Davenport
About David Davenport
David Davenport is an Account Manager at ExxonMobil with over two decades of experience in the plastics industry, specializing in sectors like packaging, automotive, and electronics.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
David Davenport is currently employed at ExxonMobil as an Account Manager. He has held this position since 2018 and operates out of Troy, MI. In this role, he manages product lines such as Exceed & Enable Polyethylene (PE), Achieve Advanced Polypropylene (PP), Vistamaxx elastomers, and Escorez tackifying resins. His responsibilities include overseeing sales operations, managing client relationships, and driving revenue growth through value-add selling.
Previous Employment at Carestream Contract Manufacturing
From 2016 to 2018, David Davenport served as the Director of Custom Coating at Carestream Contract Manufacturing in Troy, MI. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing custom coating operations, managing client relationships, and contributing to business development initiatives. His role involved ensuring the quality and efficiency of coating processes while meeting client specifications and requirements.
Experience at Jindal Films Americas LLC
David Davenport worked at Jindal Films Americas LLC in Troy, MI from 2014 to 2016 as the Americas Sales Manager for Flexible Packaging. Prior to this, he held the position of Area Sales Manager from 2011 to 2014. In these roles, he was responsible for managing sales operations in the flexible packaging sector, developing and executing sales strategies, and fostering client relationships. His work contributed to the company's market presence and sales performance in the Americas.
Early Career at ExxonMobil
David Davenport's association with ExxonMobil began earlier in his career. From 2008 to 2011, he served as an Account Manager in Troy, MI, focusing on client relationship management and sales operations. Before that, from 1999 to 2008, he was the Brand Owner Account Manager based in Chicago, IL and later Detroit, MI. In these roles, he managed key accounts, developed strategic relationships, and contributed to the growth of the company's market share in various sectors.
Educational Background
David Davenport holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Marketing from Wright State University, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. He furthered his education at the Thunderbird School of Global Management, where he completed the ExxonMobil General Leadership Program. Additionally, he attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School, completing the ExxonMobil Enterprise Leadership Program. His academic background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of marketing, leadership, and global business management.