Chris Walther Email & Phone Number

Across the financial, retail, gaming and CIT industries, we’re helping our customers automate their cash processes to increase efficiency, enhance security and release staff to focus on the experience. From the cash office to the POS and Self-Order Kiosk, we have a solution for you.

As the National Sales Manager at Panasonic Connect, I drive top-line revenue growth, manage P&L, and lead business development in the retail and restaurant technology sector. Our core focus is POS and KIOSK Hardware, Digital Signage, and Drive Thru Systems. My responsibilities include:Sales Leadership: Inspire and guide a high-performing sales team to exceed revenue targets.Business & Partner Development: Cultivate strategic partnerships and identify growth opportunities.Marketing & Product Management: Collaborate on marketing strategies, ensuring alignment with sales objectives. Collaborate on driving product initiatives based on market demands.Operational Excellence: Improve processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.Collaboration: With a commitment to innovation, I navigate dynamic market landscapes and foster cross-functional collaboration for sustained growth.

United States

Strategically driving our Connected Restaurant solution platform, I focus on Corporate Product Strategy, Sales and Marketing Strategy, and optimizing Business Processes. Key responsibilities include:Leading Go-To-Market strategy for a new self-ordering kiosk app, overseeing Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Deployment, Partner Relationships, and Support offerings.Initiating Business Development efforts to identify opportunities, enhance market presence, and foster strategic partnershipsLeveraging extensive experience to navigate the dynamic landscape of restaurant technology.

Northeast United States Region

**Acquired Micros Systems**Responsible for the management of several National/Global accounts. Introduction of new technology solutions that help my clients ability to provide their customers with a better experience.

Rochester, New York Area

-Lead team of 11 sales people in Western NY, Western PA, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia-Responsible for overall office revenue and profitability-Developed lasting relationships with key strategic accounts to maximize revenues for the company and provide leading edge technology to client base -Developed and implemented strategic sales plans to achieve maximum revenue growth year over year-Responsible for the recruiting and training of new sales representatives-Territory analysis, development and execution of sales plans based on geography and market-Assisted sales people with negotiation, value propositions, solution presentation, creation and delivery of proposals to prospects.-Assisted Sales people in negotiation and closing of large complex deals involving partners-Promoted to Regional Sales Manager 2013

Western Ny

Successfully achieved year over year sales growth, consistently achieving quota.FY 2007 Silver Club Award recipient 123% to QuotaFY 2008 Silver Club Award recipient 116% to QuotaFY 2009 Silver Club Award recipient 113% to QuotaFY 2010 Gold Club Award recipient 201% to QuotaFY 2011 Silver Club Award recipient 117% to Quota

Western And Central Ny

Oversee the growth of key vendors represented within NYS market. Responsibilities include sales and business development, key account management, customer relationship development, order processing, and order fulfillmentSelected Achievements:• Instrumental in completing the negotiations to represent a key Principal in the marketplace.• Met or exceeded all budgets. Average growth of 40% overall year over year• Responsible for opening and penetration of 5 new Distributors along with line item penetration within existing distributor accounts• Consistently developed new business relationships