Bob Hindman
About Bob Hindman
Bob Hindman is a Sales Manager for National and Regional Surfactant and Specialty Groups at Stepan Company, where he leads a North American sales team. He has extensive experience in sales management, having held various positions at companies such as BASF, Tate & Lyle, and Trilogy Fragrances.
Current Role at Stepan Company
Bob Hindman currently serves as Sales Manager for National and Regional Surfactant and Specialty Groups at Stepan Company. He has held this position since 2022, working from Northbrook, Illinois. In this role, he leads a North American sales team consisting of over 20 members, focusing on Consumer Products and Distribution Markets for Surfactant across the USA and Canada. His responsibilities include overseeing a Specialty Group within the sales team that is dedicated to Nutrition products.
Previous Experience at Stepan Company
Prior to his current role, Bob Hindman worked at Stepan Company as National Sales Manager for Consumer Products from 2021 to 2022. He also served as Regional Sales Manager for Consumer Products from 2018 to 2021, based in Northfield, Illinois. During his tenure, he contributed to the company's sales strategies and customer relationships in the consumer products sector.
Career at BASF
Bob Hindman has significant experience at BASF, where he held the position of Regional Key Account Manager for one year from 2006 to 2007. He later advanced to the role of Global Key Account Manager, serving from 2007 to 2014 for seven years in Florham Park, New Jersey. His work involved managing key accounts and developing strategies to enhance customer engagement and sales performance.
Experience at Tate & Lyle
At Tate & Lyle, Bob Hindman held multiple roles, including Director of Global Enterprise Accounts from 2014 to 2018, where he was based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. He also briefly served as Director of Strategic Projects in 2014 for one month. His leadership in these roles contributed to the management of global accounts and strategic initiatives within the company.
Educational Background
Bob Hindman studied at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Chemistry. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in scientific principles, which has been beneficial in his roles within the chemical and specialty products industries.