Jim Foster Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Westport, Connecticut, Us

Additional projects/interim roles to those detailed below: - VP Sales Rug Doctor / Private equity backed turnaround, renegotiated new and improved contracts with 8 of the top 10 customers to insure revenue stream while CEO was hired.- VP Sales Pardee Properties / $600M Residential Real Estate Broker in LA with objective to scale and professionalize the sales organization

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Hired by interim CEO/PE firm to turn the North America business around so the PE firm could exit and until a new CEO was hired. Grew sales in NA for the first time in five years by developing a digital presence at Amazon, partnering with Walmart and building out a stronger program for the Dealer channel.

New York, Ny, Us

Founder/CEO of a start-up health care company asked me to help get his message out to the industry and get the business rolling. Successfully launched across multiple national and regional insurance companies as well as senior organizations across the US.

Treviso, It

CEO hired me to fill in after the departure of previous VP to lead the US sales team in the Coffee, Kitchen and Comfort categories across the DeLonghi, Kenwood and Braun brands as well as holding responsibility for Customer Service.- Successfully executed the launch of De'Longhi coffee and Kenwood food prep products at Sur La Table.- Developed and implemented a channel pricing strategy which enhanced De'Longhi's brand in the marketplace driving revenue, profitability with specific focus on independent dealers.- Drove relationship, revenue and profitability at Amazon by double digits.- Increased Nespresso/Lattissma Plus revenue by +50%.- Created and executed an annual National Promotional calendar.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

Requested by the President to step in and consolidate the sales leadership team as well as to address several key challenges. Managed over $1.2B in revenue across both a consumer electronics and consumer products portfolio of brands to include Sonicare, Avent, Norelco and Saeco automatic espresso machines. The sales organization consists of over 70 people in Canada and the U.S. • Achieved revenue/profit growth and stretch targets of +10% over prior year.• Won Target Vendor of the Year Award.• Initiated and led E2E project with Walmart, driving product innovation and revenue growth of +20%.• Partnered with Amazon to drive revenue growth of +50%.

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

New position created to develop and execute strategic turnaround of the Americas consumer electronics business after a 50% loss of revenue and zero profit during the previous 4 years. Managed full P&L with $100MM in revenue and 70 employees.Key Achievements:• Stabilized revenue and reduced costs (-15%) in first year resulting in a 30% improvement in profitability. • Partnered on global launch with Apple doubling revenue to $10M.• Rebuilt integrity of JBL and Harman brands in US market by streamlining the distribution channels, creating confidence in Harman’s ability to deliver on new products, insuring pricing discipline and improving supply chain reliability.

Boston, Ma, Us

Hired by President to transform the Studios Home Entertainment business model from a rental business to a Consumer Packaged Goods model. Managed a sales team of 50 people and $2B in revenue. Revenue less than $1B at arrival and doubled to $2B in five years.• Restructured both the Sales, Customer Marketing and Category Management functions resulting in enhanced customer specific marketing programs, improved analytics and deeper relationships with Wal-Mart, Best Buy and Target growing revenue over 20% annually for five straight years• Selected by President to manage the turnaround of the Consumer Products Organization to support the company’s investment in the family entertainment category. Held full $1.5B P&L responsibility to drive revenue and profit of studio content.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us