Rich Kulakowski
About Rich Kulakowski
Rich Kulakowski serves as the Sales Director at Interstate Waste Services, Inc., where he focuses on building a new Sales/Retention team to support revenue growth. With extensive experience in sales management across various industries, he has held significant roles at Waste Management, Cox Communications, and FMC.
Current Role at Interstate Waste Services
Rich Kulakowski serves as the Sales Director at Interstate Waste Services, Inc. since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for building and developing a new Sales and Retention team aimed at supporting controllable revenue growth. His position is hybrid, located in Teaneck, New Jersey. Kulakowski's strategic focus includes aligning sales targets with operational objectives and enhancing the company's growth strategy.
Professional Experience at Waste Management
Kulakowski has significant experience at Waste Management, where he has held multiple roles. He worked as a Senior Corporate Sales Manager from 2020, following his tenure as Open Market Residential Sales Manager from 2017 to 2020. His responsibilities included driving ecommerce, SEO, and online presence growth, as well as supporting acquisition and mergers. His strategic ownership of marketing and sales initiatives has contributed to the company's operational efficiency.
Background in Sales and Marketing
Rich Kulakowski has a diverse background in sales and marketing across various industries. He worked at Cox Communications as National Affiliate Partnerships Manager from 2015 to 2017 and as Channel Sales Leader from 2011 to 2015. His experience also includes a role at FMC as Sales AgroChem from 1993 to 1995 and at PECO Energy as Sales Electric Utilities from 1990 to 1993. This extensive experience has equipped him with a strong foundation in sales management and strategic partnerships.
Educational Qualifications
Kulakowski holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Penn State University, which he completed from 1989 to 1992. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA in Sales Management from Eastern University between 1995 and 1997. Additionally, he graduated from Sun Valley High School in 1986. His educational background supports his extensive career in sales and management.
Long-term Involvement with Herbalife
In addition to his corporate roles, Rich Kulakowski has been a member of the Herbalife Millionaire Team for over 25 years, starting in 1997. This involvement reflects his commitment to health and wellness, and his experience in direct sales and network marketing further complements his professional skill set.