Today Eli Menczer shares how his ability to build relationships and be “pleasantly persistent” has enriched his career as a leader. Listen in as Deborah and Eli discuss the nuances of relationship building, why leaders should be focused on finding and being mentors, and how we can teach aspiring C-Suite leaders the value of discipline and persistence.
 
Eli Menczer is an accomplished business and sales leader with 18 years in company management and business development and a proven track record of leading sales growth.He partners with senior leadership to articulate vision and strategy and leadsthe execution of business planning initiatives that drive change.
 
Eli brings a unique combination of experiences in business strategy, product development andplanning, market expansion, new channel growth, team development, and sales leadership. He is recognized as a progressive thinker and idea generator with entrepreneurial vision and drive and unwavering dedication to brand, organization, and people.
 
Eli has demonstrated a high degree of adaptability in transitioning between food industry segments and generating success at each stage in his career. He established a robust network within the restaurant and hotel industry from an early career tea start-up venture then parlayed this initial success into a new snack brand venture, which he directed in a strategically layered approach in the grocery/retail industry. After selling his companies, he navigated a decade of achievement within the foodservice and managed services industries through his tenure with Astor Chocolate. Eli then took on a new challenge when joining FFS, a flavor and fragrance house, turning his focus toward food and beverage manufacturers and selling ingredients and flavor solutions with thriving results.
 
Eli’s successes across industries and leadership functions is attributed to strong business acumen balanced by an inherent EQ and genuine personality. These characteristics have enabled him to influence and win buy-in from company leaders, team members, and clients.
 
You can connect with Eli via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elimenczer/
 
Are you a CEO dealing with change? Part inspiration, part strategy, I’ve created this resource for CEO’s who leading their team through a rapid transition and looking for a resource and guide to help them stay confident, focused, and a mentor for others. You can download it here: https://mailchi.mp/coviellocm/the-ceos-compass
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