Eric Alho

Background

About Eric Alho

Productive ACHIEVER Trustworthy and RESPONSIBLE Excellence-stimulating MAXIMIZER Thoughts-into-action-turning ACTIVATOR Improvement-potential-recognizing DEVELOPER Passionate Senior Product Marketing Professional with Mind-to-Market approach and KPI-driven business attitude. Trusted business decision maker with respected leadership skills and a strong emphasis on identifying customers’ needs and expectations. Dedicated observer of industry and business trends. Focused on planning product life cycles and – in engaged collaboration with R&D – developing advanced solutions that remove uncovered obstacles, which prevent target customer organizations from meeting their goals. Analytical skills in discovering market demands and determining business needs to provide solutions that support customers’ senior executives in their strategic initiatives. Leveraging technical expertise and marketing communication skills for launching and managing cost-effective development initiatives and targeted market introductions of feasible hardware and software solutions in the area of color management. International professional experience in responding to challenges for sustainable, high-quality manufacturing processes. Strong advocate for the adoption of technological advantages that deliver a clear and concise value proposition. In-depth understanding of global sourcing and quality management processes within textile retail/apparel and automotive supply chains. Acknowledged expert in instrumental color management technologies (member of DIN standardization committees). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • product portfolio management • development and execution of strategic marketing initiatives • acquainted with work on time-bound development projects • planning and execution of product enhancements to retain customers • key account management • extensive professional sales experience with P&L responsibility • facility management