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Spotlight Paul Pompeo – July

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Sales Management | General Management

July 2021

Business Strategy Advisor

Industry leader with over 26 years’ experience in lighting. Business Strategy Advisor specializing in hazardous location lighting, architectural lighting and general lighting. Strong marketing skills with particular emphasis on digital marketing and social networking. Former officer of industry trade association. Strong relationships with lighting design community. Experience working with conglomerates as former VP of Marketing for VC-backed Silicon Valley start-up.

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Vice President of Sales/RVP

Accomplished executive specializing in revitalizing organizations with proactive leadership. Experience working with agents, lighting designers, architects, engineers, distributors, electrical contractors, and national accounts inside the lighting industry. Lighting background includes most interior and exterior applications. Very well-rounded having held roles including Senior Product Manager, National Sales Manager, RVP and Partner with major rep agency. Achieved revenue growth of 7% during the pandemic.

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General Manager

Strategic and creative leader with 22 years’ experience in lighting and controls crafting and executing strategic and tactical plans for large companies and start-ups. More than doubled sales in every role scaling organizations and leading teams of direct salespeople, sales managers, sales agencies, and National Accounts. Strengths in Commercial Outdoor/Infrastructure channel (utility, DOT/port/railway) and excellent distribution/contractor and end user contacts nationally.

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Vice President of Sales

Experienced executive with a successful track record of leading & growing businesses in the wholesale channel with over 18 years’ experience. Skilled in P&L Management ($300M+). Diverse sales background and strong experience with large national industrial, retail and construction clients. Very knowledgeable in lighting. More than doubled sales in every role by building goal-oriented, results-oriented teams.

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About Paul Pompeo

Paul Pompeo has over 25 years of experience in executive search, focusing on lighting, electrical, IoT and controls. Pompeo won multiple recruiting awards during his 16 years with Search West in California. He founded Pompeo Group in 2003 and specializes in searches for upper sales, marketing and general management professionals. Pompeo writes ‘The Company/The Candidate’ column for LD+A Magazine and is Past President of the IES in New Mexico. He has been a featured speaker at Lightfair, NAILD and was a featured panelist on the LDA Live! Jobs panel discussion at Lightfair 2019 in Philadelphia.

“The group of professionals at Pompeo Group do all the heavy lifting on the front end. When the time comes for interviews the candidates have been vetted by the Pompeo team and you end up with several prospects to choose from.”

John LaMontagne

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“I have worked with Pompeo Group as both a candidate and a client. I used their services to bring people into one company I was at and they recruited me for a leadership role at another. I found the entire team to be extremely responsive and their knowledge of the industry was second to none.”

David Cohen

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“The Pompeo Group helped me win my position as Senior Vice President. I was represented well, and the communication was outstanding. I always knew where I stood and what options were available. Paul and his team are the consummate professionals---capable, confident, and most important---discreet. Pompeo Group is my go-to for talent in lighting.”

Kevin Grayson

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“Pompeo Group had assisted us in recruiting a National Sales Manager for the East Coast, which was a very important addition to our US Operations. We have been extremely satisfied with the level of the shortlisted candidates!”

Filippo Rossi

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“Paul doesn’t ‘switch sides’ during the offer process to inflate fees---he works for you to get the best value on both sides.”

Darren Cox

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“Mary Lindenmuth was super-professional. We felt that she was looking out for our needs---she was excellent. I can’t say enough about the professionalism of Pompeo Group.”

Anne Kustner

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"Unlike other search firms with whom I have worked in the past, Pompeo Group was focused on understanding a candidate’s personality, skill set, and geographic desires---they didn’t just submit a resume to as many companies as possible."

Howard Wolfman

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“The depth of industry knowledge that Paul and Pompeo Group brought to our search was incredibly valuable. Unlike other recruiters, they don’t simply present candidates.…we really valued the way The Pompeo Group worked all the way to close the deal for us.”

Adam Reeder

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“Whenever I’m in the market for new talent, I turn to Pompeo. Paul and his team are incredibly wired into the industry and always seem to have the best candidates.”

Jay Goodman

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“We would not think of using any other recruiting firm than Pompeo Group."

Steve Seligman

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"Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to meet and correspond with many professional recruiters. Pompeo Group is by far the most detail-oriented team of experts with whom I have had the chance to work. They pay attention to every detail and guide you through the entire job interview process! They are true asset to our industry helping you reach your true potential.”

Ian Ielfield

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“Pompeo Group has consistently delivered outstanding results in a professional and timely manner.”

Joe Laufer

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“No one does the recruiting business with more integrity and innovation…Pompeo Group is simply the best.”

Bill Attardi

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"Paul is the leading recruiter in our industry. With key contacts, relentless work ethic and integrity. Looking for high level talent? Put Pompeo Group to work on your behalf."

Michael Colligan – Host “Get a Grip on Lighting Podcast”

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“We have used the Pompeo group successfully over the years for positions from sales to engineering and they have consistently brought highly qualified candidates to the table."

Chris Kreuter

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I’m always impressed by the Pompeo Group’s ability to find talented candidates who are not even looking.

Travis Jones

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“I’ve known Paul Pompeo and Mary Lindenmuth for many years. Their professionalism, knowledge of the industry, effectiveness and enthusiasm for their work is unsurpassed.”

George Bosson

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“Pompeo Group afforded me the opportunity to work through the hiring process the way it works best for me. Paul helped make the experience very easy and without any pressure. Staffing for high level positions can be very daunting at times, especially in a highly active labor market, and I was assured to take my time and proceed in a manner that was most comfortable for me.”

Nathan Sloan

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“Pompeo Group has the knowledge and expertise to fill any position in the industry. I’ve personally worked with Paul Pompeo for over 25 years and he is the De facto eminent recruiter for our industry."

Randy Reid

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In a very competitive recruiting market, we look to hire game-changers to join our team. Pompeo Group has been a great partner for us and has delivered on the assignments we’ve given Paul and his team.

Jeff Croskey

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"Pompeo Group is the best industry-specific recruiting firm that I have had the pleasure of working with. The quality of service received is indicative of the extensive candidate onboarding process their recruiters utilize to ensure the best client experience for the company and superior customer experience for the candidate. Highly recommended for any company in lighting."

Amy Jimenez

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