Adam O. Plaisance
About Adam O. Plaisance
Adam O. Plaisance serves as the Senior Director of Virtual Sales & Sales Enablement at Zep Inc., where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in sales operations, customer service, and change management, with a strong educational background including an MBA and multiple leadership development programs.
Current Role at Zep
Adam O. Plaisance serves as the Senior Director of Virtual Sales & Sales Enablement at Zep Inc. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's sales strategies and operations from Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, he focuses on enhancing sales force performance and optimizing territory planning.
Previous Experience at Zep Inc.
Prior to his current role, Adam worked at Zep Inc. as the Senior Manager of Sales Operations from 2020 to 2023. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing sales operations and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the sales team.
Career History
Adam's career includes various roles in sales and customer service across multiple organizations. He worked at Barloworld Limited in several capacities, including Manager of Customer Service and Product Manager. He also held positions at Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC, where he served as Director of Sales Operations and Manager of Sales Force Performance.
Educational Background
Adam holds an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, which he completed from 2012 to 2015. He also studied at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, earning two Bachelor of Science degrees in Marketing and Industrial Distribution. Additionally, he participated in the Company Sponsored Leadership Development Program at both the Gordon Institute of Business Science and ESADE Business School.
Skills and Expertise
Adam possesses a range of skills relevant to sales and operations, including expertise in territory planning, process reengineering, and master data management. He has a strong background in contract negotiation and account management, which supports successful business development initiatives. His experience spans both inside and outside sales, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of sales dynamics.