Ryan Darnell
About Ryan Darnell
Ryan Darnell serves as the Global Sales Enablement & CRM Implementation Leader at Milliken & Company, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in sales enablement within the textiles industry and holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.
Current Role at Milliken & Company
Ryan Darnell serves as the Global Sales Enablement & CRM Implementation Leader at Milliken & Company, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on implementing a standardized CRM platform across the company's global textiles business. His work aims to enhance sales enablement processes and improve customer relationship management across the organization.
Previous Positions at Milliken & Company
Prior to his current role, Ryan Darnell held several positions at Milliken & Company. He worked as a Senior Account Manager from 2017 to 2019, where he managed key accounts and contributed to sales strategies. He then transitioned to a special assignment as SIOP Design & Implementation from 2019 to 2020, followed by a role as Demand Planning Manager from 2020 to 2021, where he focused on demand planning processes.
Experience at Caterpillar Inc.
Ryan Darnell has a background in engineering and sales from his time at Caterpillar Inc. He worked as a Value Selling Engineer in the Energy & Transportation Division from 2014 to 2017, where he focused on value-based selling strategies. Before that, he served as a Technical Sales & Marketing Engineer for Cat Marine from 2011 to 2014, and as an Engine Performance Engineer in R&D from 2006 to 2011.
Education and Academic Background
Ryan Darnell earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. His academic background in engineering has provided him with a solid foundation for his career in sales and technical roles within the textiles and heavy machinery industries.
Expertise in Sales Enablement
Ryan Darnell possesses extensive experience in sales enablement leadership, particularly within the textiles industry. His expertise includes the standardization of CRM platforms and the implementation of sales strategies that enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement.