Laura Rabe
About Laura Rabe
Laura Rabe serves as the Global Sales & Marketing Data Analytics Manager at Stepan Company, where she has worked since 2022. With over twenty years of experience in product marketing and sales analysis, she has held various roles within Stepan Company and previously worked at Komori America Corporation.
Work at Stepan Company
Laura Rabe has held multiple positions at Stepan Company since 2009. She currently serves as the Global Sales & Marketing Data Analytics Manager, a role she has occupied since 2022. Prior to this, she worked as a Sales Analyst for the US Consumer Direct Region from 2009 to 2012, followed by a position as Industry Specialist in Inside Sales for Stepan Lipid Nutrition from 2012 to 2014. From 2014 to 2018, she was the Technical Service and Marketing Systems Specialist. Additionally, she served as the Global Marketing Technology Manager from 2018 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Laura Rabe studied at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry from 1986 to 1990. She also attended Glenbard North High School from 1980 to 1986. Rabe has over twenty years of experience in product marketing, customer relationship management, and market understanding across various industries, including chemical and healthy lipid sectors. She is proficient in multiple Oracle modules and is self-educated in Microsoft products.
Background
Before her extensive tenure at Stepan Company, Laura Rabe worked at Komori America Corporation as a Market Analyst from 1999 to 2009. She also served as a Product Manager at Standard Register (UARCO) from 1997 to 1999. Her career has focused on sales analysis, CRM administration, and process improvement, demonstrating her capability in both independent and team settings.
Achievements
Laura Rabe is recognized as a print industry expert and has a proven track record in process improvement and team building. She specializes in inside sales and has expertise in implementing strategic plans that align with organizational goals. Additionally, she is a master trainer of computer software and label products, showcasing her leadership and training skills.