Jay Blout Email & Phone Number

• Spearheaded our professional audio sales team, consistently exceeding quarterly and annual revenue targets
• Led the team in establishing key partnerships and distribution channels, effectively extending the company's reach in untapped regions.
• Utilized CRM tools and data analytics to track and analyze sales performance, providing actionable insights that informed sales strategies and allowed for timely adjustments.
• Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with key clients,… Show more
• Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with key clients, understanding their unique needs and providing tailored solutions.
• Collaborated closely with clients during pre-sales and post-sales phases, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.

• Led a high-performing sales team covering the Eastern US retail market, consistently exceeding quarterly sales targets.
• Fostered strong relationships with key retail accounts, serving as the main point of contact and effectively addressing client needs and concerns.
• Negotiated contracts and pricing agreements with retail partners, optimizing profitability while maintaining strong partnerships.

Nobleboro, ME

• Responsible for growth and development of national retail sales channel
• Direct, assist and motivate regional sales reps responsible for supporting and expanding retail distribution
• Work directly with national and key accounts
• Develop and implement responsive sales programs
• Participate in the creation of sales and marketing support materials
• Development of brand identity across several platforms in MI retail

• Responsible for sales development and growth in the Eastern–Central US regions
• Effectively manage an outside sales team of 60 manufacturers representatives across 36 states / 12 territories
• Increased overall sales in market segments that include e-Commerce, MI Retail, Contracting/Integration and Pro Audio/Broadcast
• Work directly with pro-audio and broadcast contractors to assist with project management and integration
• Extensive travel with independent rep force through… Show more
• Extensive travel with independent rep force through each territory providing sales support and training

• Responsible for the development and growth of retail sales in the US, Canada and Mexico
• Directly managed major e-commerce accounts and wholesale distribution in North America
• Supervised the inside sales team responsible for the US independent dealer base
• Logistics Management – development of cost effective global shipping solutions

• Management and coordination of the inside domestic sales team
• Carried out successful sales programs for the largest musical instrument retailers in the country
• Successfully introduced innovative acoustic amplification products into technology driven markets
• Developed successful advertising campaigns with major internet & catalog retailers
• Traveled to major accounts for sales presentations and product training several times per quarter

• Consistently exceeded sales quotas as company’s top salesman
• Responsible for developing and managing over 500 accounts in 25 states
• Produced over 70% of Fishman’s key account base
• Worked directly with EVP of Business Development to establish sales & marketing strategies
• Assistant Production Coordinator for industry trade shows