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Kennesaw, Ga, Us

- Lead Global sales & marketing efforts with extensive multi-million dollar budget - Lead all efforts of sales and marketing company wide, including multiple market strategies (US, Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, Middle East, etc.)- Launch brand into multiple markets from concept to a mature market- Directly manage all tier 1 customers (Best Buy, Office Depot, Staples, Walmart, Microcenter, etc.)- Create and execute entire brand & marketing strategy from concept to market execution- Continually keep up with market shifts, including new technologies such as USB 4, USB-C, Thunderbolt 3/4 and various other technologies to ensure company stays competitive and relevant across the market place- Assist in new product design and conceptualization - including new product start to finish from concept to launch into market - Launch new products into highly competitive technology marketplace (both retail and eCommerce)- Effectively manage and strategize all channels within the company’s distribution (B2B, Retail, Distribution, eCommerce, etc.)- Execute and negotiate various price and metric models including P.O., consignment, FOB, drop ship, etc.- Leverage relationships to increase sales and brand exposure- Creative lead on all company and product assets, including various websites, e-tailer product information, and B&M - Manage global pricing strategies across all channels, including successful MAP programs - Manage global sales and sourcing throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas- Negotiate and execute OEM opportunities for large retailers & businesses including private label and in-house solutions- Continually grow and seek new opportunities for company in existing ang emerging markets- Manage external sales representative groups to maximize ROI- Lead large and diverse team of variously skilled members from senior level to entry level, including both internal and external resources

Fort Mill, Sc, Us

- Manage the re-branding of entire company to new name- Manage all aspects of marketing within company- Design and implement all marketing/sales material- Design and maintain company internal employee website- Implement new career site with online database and application process- Responsible for overseeing entire RFx process- Design, program, implement, and manage internal employee intranet site- Wrote and maintain company marketing plan year over year- Manage tradeshows incl. booth, marketing, attendees, etc.- Design & implement new email marketing strategy- Implement new search engine strategy for company website

- Manage all aspects of marketing within company- B2B, consumer, corporate, and consulting marketing- Manage email campaigns (design, target, & distribute)- Manage marketing budget & allocate resources- Prioritize sales staff and marketing staff duties- Hire, train, & develop marketing and sales staff- Design, manage; Manage & organize all outside events, incl. tradeshows and other events- Increase web traffic by 165% within 6 months- Complete marketing planning and management- Manage team of 15-30 employees- Worldwide travel to customers and/or business partners- Manage lead generation & business development operations- Manage multiple projects

Denver, Colorado, Us

- Managed new video releases and used video program for district- Managed multiple store merchandising - Managed corporate marketing programs for each store- Trained employees on new programs and products- Incorporated custom store design into each specific store- Managed marketing budget for district- Coordinate all advertising and promotions, district & local markets- Trained new employees on sales techniques and held orientation classes on selling techniques- Managed 12 stores in district, 15-27 employees per store

- Manage young team of 25 sales associates in a call center environment - Corporate marketing consulting, advertising and campaign division- Liaison between various internal departments, incl. graphics, analyst, lead generation, & managers- Interview, train, & hire employees- Manage projects from beginning to end, incl. timely completion and budget - Ensure customer satisfaction and conflict resolution- Train existing employees on new products and services

Bachelors Of Science, Marketing

Certification, Executive Education Program (Executive Marketing Academy)