Shaun Steele
About Shaun Steele
Shaun Steele is a National Account Manager at The Home Depot, with extensive experience in account management and marketing across various companies. He has a background in Business Administration and Marketing from Kaplan University and Delta College, and has successfully led product development initiatives that resulted in significant business growth.
Current Role at The Home Depot
Shaun Steele serves as the National Account Manager for The Home Depot at Orbit Irrigation. In this role, he has been instrumental in managing strategic new product launches in collaboration with The Home Depot corporate, MET, and Orbit teams. His efforts have contributed to successful product introductions for both summer and winter seasons. Steele has held this position since 2011, accumulating over a decade of experience in this capacity.
Previous Experience in Account Management
Before joining Orbit Irrigation, Shaun Steele held various roles in account management. He worked as an Account Manager at United Retail Service from 2008 to 2009 and at Mohawk Industries from 1995 to 1996. Additionally, he served as the National Account Manager at TCP Lighting for one year from 2007 to 2008. His background includes significant experience in managing client relationships and driving sales initiatives.
Educational Background in Business and Marketing
Shaun Steele has a solid educational foundation in business and marketing. He studied Business Administration and Marketing at Kaplan University. Additionally, he attended Delta College, where he also achieved a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. This academic background supports his professional expertise in account management and strategic marketing.
Achievements in Product Development and Marketing
During his career, Shaun Steele has led significant initiatives in product development and marketing. Notably, he led the annual product development and marketing plan that resulted in a record high for his company in 2018. He also partnered with Regional Buyers to test market new products, which led to increased Planogram (POG) space for the winter seasonal business. These achievements highlight his ability to drive growth through strategic planning.
Career Progression and Roles
Shaun Steele's career includes diverse roles across various companies. He worked as a Marketing Assistant at Carpet One Floor & Home from 1994 to 1995, followed by a position as a Sales Analyst & Coordinator at Leviton from 2002 to 2007. He then transitioned to a Director role at Maximum Resources in 2010 for nine months. This progression reflects his extensive experience in sales, marketing, and account management.