Type Of Business:
Manufacturing company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Construction; Interiors; Strategic selling; Leadership; Management
Major Product/SVS:
Design and production of ergonomic equipment for the workplace
Hobbies/Sports:
Horseback riding; Golfing; Fly fishing
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in International Business and Marketing, University of Minnesota; Associate of Arts in Interior Design, Alexandria Technical and Community College
Affiliations Awards:
Strategic Account Management Association
Industry:
Account Management
Date of Distinction:
6/16/2011
Charity:
Boulder County; The Humane Society of the United States
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
Number Of Years In Current Position:
15
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her ability to think outside the box, preference for leading over managing, openness to change, and fortitude to stand by her convictions even when they are not popular.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her education. An interior design major, she began her career in a design studio, where she soon realized that she did not like working indoors all day. She then decided to parlay her design background into a second career as an account representative.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Dehn worked for Haworth Inc. for 19 years prior to coming to Humanscale, where she made her mark by launching four successful programs. In her free time, she volunteers with the Humane Society and Boulder County, where she lobbies and manages trails for horseback riding.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing a team of seven global account managers who manage the company's 120 largest accounts, like Apple, Oracle, Citigroup and several Fortune 100 and 500 companies; Maximizing sales goals for the company; Handling corporate real estate from site selection and design to leasing; Interfacing with senior-level clients; Utilizing corporate resources to penetrate existing and new target accounts; Coordinating marketing efforts
Awards/Honors:
Divisional Manager of the Year, Haworth Inc. (1998, 1996)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Dehn aspires to become the head of all sales, either at Humanscale or a similar company.