CHRIS Egart
Chesterfield
Summary
Senior commercial leader with 15+ years of experience scaling revenue, leading high-performing teams, and owning full P&L across global ingredient and agribusiness markets. Proven ability to grow early-stage ventures into $100M+ businesses while delivering $400M–$500M in revenue and $150M–$200M in margin in mature operations. Expert in sales leadership, global product strategy, and value chain optimization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Sales
Grain Craft
St Louis, MO
01.2023 - Current
- Lead commercial strategy for $400M–$500M revenue business with $150M–$200M gross margin
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities and drive competitive advantage.
- Direct cross-functional sales organization focused on profitability, pricing strategy, and customer growth
- Drive contract negotiations, portfolio optimization, and margin expansion initiatives
- Trained and mentored sales team members on best practices and product knowledge.
- Played key leadership role in successful business transition following Grain Craft acquisition (2025)
Senior Global Product Manager
Bunge
St Louis, MO
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Led cross-functional teams to drive product development and launch strategies across global markets.
- Analyzed market trends to inform product positioning and competitive strategy, enhancing brand visibility.
- Developed and executed product roadmaps, aligning with organizational goals and customer needs.
- Collaborated with R&D to refine product specifications, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and quality standards
- Owned global portfolio and full P&L for startup plant protein platform
- Scaled business to ~$100M revenue in under two years
National Account Manager
Bunge
St Louis, MO
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Developed and managed strategic national account plans to enhance customer relationships and deliver revenue growth.
- Managed contract negotiations with national customers, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with company standards.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with supply chain teams to optimize product delivery schedules and inventory management.
- Led pricing analytics, negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration
- Led quarterly business reviews with key clients, presenting performance insights and strategic recommendations for future initiatives.
Account Manager
Bunge
St. Louis, MO.
02.2015 - 01.2019
- Grew consumer and industrial customer base with consistent YoY results
- Led export milling sales program and product portfolio development
- Managed client portfolios to ensure satisfaction and retention through tailored service solutions.
- Developed strategic account plans that aligned with client objectives and company goals.
National Sales Manager
United Fruit and Produce
St. Louis, MO.
05.2012 - 02.2015
- Led sales organization managing $100M+ revenue across retail and foodservice
- Developed growth programs and expanded customer base
Education
MBA -
Power MBA Business School
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Arkansas State University
05-2011
No Degree - Study Abroad
Universidad De Huelva
Huelva, SpainSkills
- P&L Leadership
- Sales & Commercial Strategy
- Global Product Management
- Pricing & Negotiation
- Value Chain Optimization
- Team Leadership
- Commodity Markets (Corn, Soy, Wheat, Grains, etc)
Timeline
Director of Sales
Grain Craft
01.2023 - Current
Senior Global Product Manager
Bunge
10.2021 - 01.2023
National Account Manager
Bunge
01.2019 - 10.2021
Account Manager
Bunge
02.2015 - 01.2019
National Sales Manager
United Fruit and Produce
05.2012 - 02.2015
MBA -
Power MBA Business School
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Arkansas State University
No Degree - Study Abroad
Universidad De Huelva