Leigh Piersol
About Leigh Piersol
Leigh Piersol serves as the New Business Development Manager at The Hillman Group, overseeing 15 District Managers and managing growth for 740 accounts across the United States, generating $70 million in sales. With a background in sales management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Development from the University of Phoenix, Piersol has extensive experience in account management and business analytics.
Current Role as New Business Development Manager
Leigh Piersol serves as the New Business Development Manager at The Hillman Group, a position held since 2011. In this role, Piersol leads a team of 15 District Managers and is responsible for driving growth across 740 accounts in the United States, which collectively generate $70 million in sales. Piersol oversees four key business segments: V.I.P. Customer Management, New Business Acquisition, Business Analytics, and Sales Mentoring, focusing on strategic initiatives to enhance business performance.
Previous Experience at The Hillman Group
Leigh Piersol has extensive experience at The Hillman Group, having held multiple roles since 1994. Piersol began as a Territory Manager from 1994 to 2006, followed by a position as District Sales Manager from 2006 to 2010. During these tenures, Piersol developed and implemented a V.I.P. program for high-profile accounts and led a pilot program for distributors managing a vast range of hardware and home improvement products across five continents.
Educational Background in Business Development
Leigh Piersol studied at the University of Phoenix, where a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Development was achieved. This educational foundation has contributed to Piersol's expertise in managing sales teams and developing strategic business initiatives within the hardware and home improvement sectors.
Leadership and Team Development
In the current role, Leigh Piersol has focused on leadership and team development by recruiting and training 14 V.I.P. Account Executives. This initiative aims to enhance their analytical skills, ensuring that the team is equipped to meet the demands of the market and drive business growth effectively.