Eric

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Career Highlights – Eric Hachmer

A strategic, people-first revenue leader with deep experience driving sustainable growth across technology, HCM, outsourcing, and professional services. Known for blending enterprise-level strategy with operational precision, Eric has led teams through scaling, transformation, and performance turnaround across multiple continents. His career reflects a consistent ability to align vision, people, and execution — always with a human-first approach.

1. Scaled and Transformed a $65M Business at EY

As Americas Leader for EY’s Global Payroll Operate practice, Eric drove multi-year double-digit growth across 28 countries. He built and led a team of 130+ professionals and oversaw all aspects of revenue generation, delivery, and client success.
Results: 84% revenue growth and 43% margin improvement in 3 years; $325M in new sales; U.S. team tripled in size; improved client satisfaction and retention through tighter partnership alignment.

2. Built a National Growth Engine at Mercer

As Partner and Market Growth Leader, Eric designed and executed a national sales strategy covering all market segments. He launched a mid-market business that became a key growth driver and introduced a unified sales enablement platform.
Results: Exceeded sales targets five consecutive years; achieved 150% year-over-year mid-market sales growth; improved win rates and account expansion across top 150 clients.

3. Drove International Expansion and Talent Development at ADP

Over a decade at ADP, Eric held progressive global sales leadership roles, including SVP Sales & Marketing for International markets. He led large-scale, multi-region teams, integrating consistent sales strategies, performance management systems, and talent frameworks across 14 countries.
Results: Delivered sustained double-digit global growth; led the turnaround of ADP UK with 60% sales growth; introduced global succession and compensation frameworks to retain top performers.

4. Founded HighFive Advisory

In 2024, Eric co-founded HighFive Advisory — a boutique consulting firm helping scaling companies professionalize their go-to-market and sales functions. Through practical, hands-on partnerships, Eric works with CEOs and leadership teams to turn insight into execution across GTM strategy, sales optimization, and leadership development.
Results: Delivered measurable improvements in growth readiness, sales performance, and leadership alignment for emerging and mid-market B2B firms.

5. Known for Developing Leaders and Building High-Performing Teams

Throughout his career, Eric has been recognized for his ability to develop and inspire talent. A certified instructor in Strategic Selling and Conceptual Selling (Miller Heiman), the DISC sales and personality assessments, as well as experience implementing The Challenger Sale and SPIN Selling, he has coached countless leaders to achieve their potential.
Results: Built and sustained high-performing, collaborative teams across industries and regions; advanced emerging leaders into senior roles; created cultures of accountability, growth, and shared success.