Hazel Technologies, a provider of postharvest solutions for the fresh produce industry, has named Raul Jaramillo its new vice president of sales. Jaramillo will report to Hazel Chief Revenue Officer Jeff Leshuk.
Jaramillo brings over 18 years of multidisciplinary sales and marketing expertise in the food, biotech, retail and construction industries. With a dynamic track record of individual and team success, both domestically and internationally, Jaramillo is well-positioned to lead Hazel’s aggressive expansion into a growing list of new, global markets, according to a news release.
Most recently, Jaramillo served as the director of U.S sales, food safety at 3M Food Safety — acquired by Neogen Corp. in 2022 — where he was an integral part of the U.S/Canadian sales leadership team, the release said.
In a previous role as northeast territory manager at 3M Food Safety, Jaramillo successfully sold and marketed food safety testing solutions and lab supplies to the food and beverage industry across several key U.S. states, according to the release. Leveraging his analytical acumen and Six Sigma background, he built novel data models and implemented progressive strategies to achieve growth which earned him annual performance-based awards, the release said.
With his diverse background, including positions as north region operations manager at GNC and south gulf region sales and marketing manager at GRUMA, Jaramillo has gained insights into different industries and markets.
“His experience in managing large teams, handling P&L responsibilities and delivering exceptional results further strengthens his ability to lead and drive success in Hazel’s expanding global footprint,” the release said.
Jaramillo holds an MBA in international business from Texas A&M International University and a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey. His unique combination of business and technical expertise enables him to effectively navigate the complexities of scaling manufactured products and identifying growth opportunities in new markets, the release said.
“We are thrilled to welcome Raul as our vice president of sales,” Leshuk said in the release. “His extensive experience, guiding strategic approach, and strong leadership abilities make him the perfect fit for our fast-growing company. Raul’s appointment aligns with our vision of revolutionizing the postharvest industry and delivering our innovative solutions to customers worldwide.”
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