Dynamic Business Strategist driving growth and innovation across industries. Target-driven executive with an extensive record of achievement developing and guiding commercial sales, marketing, customer service, and services development. Talented strategist with acute product management and business competency; proven success in building and leading high-functioning teams and generating revenue across diverse industries. Solid technical acumen in design thinking, marketplace and competitor analysis, product management, key account cultivation, E-commerce, and exceeding productivity goals across all revenue streams. Distinguished United States Army veteran with experience leading operations and cross-functional teams in fast-paced, global environments.Although I perform well in a broad range of competencies, I currently focus my skills to meet the rigorous demands of marketing, sales and product management, scaling and leading global sales and generating impressive gains by optimizing cost structures, maximizing productivity, and cultivating relationships that transform partnership into multi-million-dollar revenue streams.My familiarity with business-to-business sales strategy, development, and technology stem from leading hands-on development of solutions developing the road-map required to support organizational growth through partnerships, branding campaigns, and effective product positioning. Some of the highlights of my career include…♦ Spearheaded brand creation, product development, marketing program, and channel sales development of various product lines increasing annual sales and from $100K to over $25M in four years.♦ Exemplary record managing high-performing teams and vendors to deliver on financial and performance objectives.♦ Created new revenue stream for challenged business services to deliver $30M in additional annual revenue utilizing incubator model.♦ Developed and managed new self-care brand to provide consumer and internal services with over $6M in research and information value.Furthermore, I build lasting professional relationships and encourage sharing best practices, believing that knowledge management will further the evolution of the global marketplace to reach unprecedented growth through innovation. Connect with me today at https://www.linkedin.com/in/akahogan/
Listed skills include Vendor Management, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, and 28 others.