Leonard Kelly
About Leonard Kelly
Leonard Kelly is a Regional Account Manager at Zep Inc. with over 20 years of sales experience, specializing in industrial chemical solutions and relationship building within customer organizations.
Work at Zep
Leonard Kelly has been serving as a Regional Account Manager at Zep Inc. since 2019. In this role, he focuses on providing industrial chemical solutions tailored to various sectors, including manufacturing, hospitality, and municipal accounts. His responsibilities include identifying client needs and developing solutions that enhance productivity and reduce costs. Kelly's experience in sales and account management positions him to build strong relationships with customers, fostering long-term partnerships.
Previous Experience at North American Corporation
Before joining Zep Inc., Leonard Kelly worked at North American Corporation as an Account Manager from 2009 to 2017. During his eight years in this position, he was based in Glenview, Illinois. His role involved managing client accounts and delivering value-added solutions to meet customer needs. This experience contributed to his extensive background in sales and account management.
Background in Sales and Account Management
Leonard Kelly has over 20 years of experience in sales, with a strong emphasis on value-added solutions and programs. His career includes various roles in account management and sales across multiple industries. He is known for his ability to build strong relationships at all levels within customer organizations, which is essential for cultivating long-term partnerships.
Education and Expertise
Leonard Kelly studied English Language and Literature at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College from 1990 to 1992. This educational background supports his communication skills, which are vital in his sales and account management roles. His expertise lies in identifying client needs and creating tailored solutions that improve productivity and reduce costs.
Career Path and Roles
Throughout his career, Leonard Kelly has held various positions that have shaped his expertise in sales and account management. He worked at Chase as a Securities Analyst and as part of the Pilot Testing Team, and he served as a Corporate Accounts Manager at Ticketmaster. Additionally, he held roles at Boise Paper as a Strategic Account Representative and Project Coordinator in the Office Furniture Division, further diversifying his experience in managing client relationships and projects.