Dan Simbeck Email & Phone Number

Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, Sg

Trax is a data driven-tech company that insists on smarter decisions and actions at shelf, powered by cutting edge computer vision and a network of millions of retail representatives poised to disrupt the CPG merchandising space.

Carrollton, Tx, Us

Dual role - Responsible for sales, operations, finances, managing product development cycle of two start up corporations and one acquisition corporation while overseeing the Business Development & Licensing divisions of Inventionalnd. • Created and lead product development, licensing and sales strategies for Love Cooking Company, a startup, which has resulted in over $10M in sales to date.• Created and lead product development, licensing and sales for Hugs Pet Products, a startup, which has resulted in over $13M in sales to date. • Helped negotiate the acquisition of Jokari and currently leading the product development, licensing and sales strategies for the company to drive sales back to $10M plus in 18 months. • Created a product develop and licensing strategy for all 3 corporations by combining large brand names with innovative products to drive appointments with retail buyers and sales at retail• Secured licensing deals and developed retail products and sales strategies for each of the following brands / licenses: Pepsi, Pepsi International, Mountain Dew, Paula Deen, Mrs. Fields, Kellogg’s, Pringles, Real Tree, David Tutera, Waste Management and Icee.• Responsible for securing 700 license agreements with multiple manufacturers and retailers.• Responsible for placing 250+ products with multiple retailers.• Managed a 35+ person staff across 5 different states with functions including Product Marketing, Design, Sourcing, Sales, Warehousing & Fulfillment.• 2011 Best Ambassador of the Brand Award • 2009 Best Licensing Personnel Award• Generated over $6M in new royalty revenue for Inventionland • Generated over $40M in retail sales

Managed all functions of a $30M multiple category product development / marketing company for manufacturers & retailers specializing in consumer products• Managed 16 product categories – Electronics, Housewares, Automotive, Pet, Toys & Games, Health & Beauty, Infant & Juvenile, Hunting & Outdoors, DRTV, Craft & Hobby, Sporting Goods, Tools & Hardware, Apparel, Kitchenwares, Food, Phone Apps• Developed and launched a new corporate & client royalty management system• Trade Show Specialist - SEMA AAPEX, CES, IHS, CHA, Global Pet, SuperZoo, JPMA, Toy Fair, STAG, Licensing Expo, High Point Market, GMDC, National Hardware Show, NFM, CDMA, Pool Spa Patio Expo, ASD, PLMA, Textile Show, IMPEX• Managed a staff of 15 people

Dual role – Responsible for all functions of building and running the Licensing division of the company while increasing quarterly royalty revenues and corporate partners• Managed our 10 PDA corporate clients while establishing 12 new corporate partnerships and increasing royalty revenues by $2M+• Created a product development system to streamline our corporate client projects to increase productivity and licensing revenue.• Lead the charge in private brand product development for retailers• Secured multiple upfront royalty payments on new products licensed with manufactures• New Hire Interviews & Training

Responsible for preparing & presenting product samples to manufactures & retailers specializing in consumer and commercial grade products.• Managed 5 categories – Housewares, Kitchenwares, Pet, Health & Beauty & DRTV• Prepared product presentations to manufacturers that included Product Sample, Packaging, Drawings, 2D renderings, Features & Benefits list & Pricing• Secured 100 + new corporate & client license agreements • Register new corporations to review new products• Secured multiple upfront royalty payments on numerous projects • 2007 Best Licensing Personnel Award

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Dual role – Managed all functions of building & running a $7M sales team while actively maintaining my own client base.• Achieved between 105% - 150% of quota for 5 consecutive years• 2005 Best Sales Director • Presidents Club – 4 consecutive years• Managed a team of 25+ people • Created & launched a sales platform that took the company from 250K per month in 2002 to 3 million+ per month in 2005.• Key role in leading Davison to become one of the “Top 50 Companies to Work for in Pittsburgh”• New Hire Interviews & Training

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Provided new product development sales & services by using the unique nine-step process for bringing new products and inventions to market• Managed inventor projects through the ideation process (conceptual idea to finished product sample in packaging) • 2001 Best Rookie Sales Director

Overland Park, Kansas, Us

Built and managed a $1M book of business and personal accounts through cold calling, face to face appointments and referrals.• Created new accounts through cold calling and face-to-face contacts • Highly successful in service negotiation, provisioning, billing and repair/maintenance• Utilized comprehensive industry knowledge and enthusiastic personality to quickly map out client needs and recommend appropriate solution• Consistently met or exceeded sales expectations while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction