Jeff Kozak Email and Phone Number
I am a strategic brand builder and visionary leader who builds and expands brands globally, boosts the competitive edge, and drives sales teams to exponential revenue growth and profit in the outdoor space, major and small appliances, and HVAC markets. I use ‘blue sky’ thinking to push beyond conventional limits and am a big-picture coach that leads by example, gets in the trenches, and fosters an honest, growth minded work environment.My approach emphasizes accountability, excellence, and a transparent, growth-oriented atmosphere. I believe in supporting individuals to reach their best potential, and ensure good work is recognized and rewarded equitably. Bench strength is heightened and staff promoted to leader appointments.▶️ BIG PICTURE SALES RESULTSNapoleon ▶️ Transformed Napoleon from a steel fabricator into a household world-class brand — #1 in outdoor category — with sales in 70+ countries and business growth exceeding 2.5X.Electrolux Group ▶️ Managed a $50M+ sales portfolio and positioned Frigidaire brand as the #1 appliance brand in the new construction market in Canada.Danby Appliances ▶️ Initiated and grew national accounts, and launched the Silhouette brand in North America which continues to be a growing mass-premium brand.▶️ MY LEADERSHIP STYLEI am decisive, have a business mindset, prioritize collaboration, hire great people, and exhibit an unwavering commitment to achieve and exceed collective goals. However, the best testament to my leadership is how peers, colleagues, and direct reports describe me.“… strong work ethic, … exemplary integrity, … collaborative spirit, … and unwavering commitment to achieving sales objectives and exceeding targets …”“… builds strong, long-lasting relationships with customers, his team, and the company in a very natural and sincere way … incredible coach with a skill to motivate and inspire people individually and as a group …”“… highly charismatic sales leader but equally as valuable is his aptitude for how to move a business forward in a strategic way … while building a culture of both care and fun!”(Full details in the Recommendations section of my profile.)▶️ WHAT’S NEXTI aim to add value for a business targeting top-line sales growth in global B2B, B2C, and B2G markets and am open to joining a nonprofit board. Please contact me for further details.📞 705.790.0065 📌 jeffkozak@sympatico.ca.
W.C. Bradley Co.
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Vice President Of Sales - Outdoor Cooking CategoryW.C. Bradley Co. 2024 - Present
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Senior Vice President Of Global Sales * Vice President Of SalesNapoleon 2016 - 2023Ontario, CanadaBuilt a world-class selling organization, realigned team culture to focus on 4 distinct channels, and grew the brand worldwide resulting in more than doubling business growth since my initial hire in 2009.▶️ SALES LEADERSHIP…………………………….✔ Entered mass retail market, led national account channel through 7X growth in 4 years, earned #1 outdoor category in Canada, and organizationally won Vendor of the Year at Canadian Tire, Home Depot, and Lowes/Rona.✔ Propelled US sales by >45% (2021) and 35% (2022) primarily through omni-channel partnership with Lowes USA and growth of key account Home Depot US.✔ Achieved >300% uplift by transitioning from dealer direct model to onboarding 6 distributors covering 90% of US independent retail market.✔ Expanded to 70+ countries worldwide including 13 countries in Latin America and 11 in APEC region.▶️ CHANGE MANAGEMENT…………………………………✔ Restructured by country and channel (national accounts, independent retail, e-commerce and new construction) with go-to-market strategies per channel for competitive advantage.✔ Implemented a world-class compensation program tied to business growth and corporate objectives to attract new talent and optimize employee retention.✔ Scrutinized all products, programs, pricing, and promotions, standardized processes where applicable, aligned brand standards for all categories, and initiated business/partnership agreements.✔ Merged grill and hearth teams to synergize sales operations, create operational efficiencies, and fortify brand trust by external partners.CAREER CHRONOLOGY:✲ Senior Vice President of Global Sales (January 2023 – November 2023)✲ Vice President of Sales (October 2016 – January 2023) -
Senior Sales Director - North America * National Sales DirectorNapoleon 2014 - 2016Ontario, CanadaRevamped product positioning, pricing logic and distribution strategy, strengthened data distribution for organizational alignment on business deliverables, and propelled a key category to #1 in Canada.▶️ SALES LEADERSHIP…………………………….✔ Boosted category position from #3 to #1 grill brand in Canada and more than tripled revenue.✔ Improved profitability by condensing SKU count and driving down costs on key volume models.✔ Introduced profit builder and account-specific analysis providing leadership, finance, and account managers with a holistic view of the business to take decisive, facts-based action.CAREER CHRONOLOGY:✲ Senior Sales Director – North America (January 2016 – October 2016)✲ National Sales Director (September 2014 – January 2016)
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National Sales Manager - Builder * Regional Sales ManagerElectrolux Group 2009 - 2014Ontario, CanadaCreated a strong retail team who expanded distribution through independent and key retail channels backed by succession planning to promote from within while retaining top talent to support the business.▶️ SALES LEADERSHIP…………………………….✔ Steered Frigidaire product line into the #1 appliance brand in Canada’s new construction space.✔ Increased independent retail channel in mass premium appliances resulting in product placement at 60+ new retailers in western Canada and 40% gross profit on incremental sales.✔ Bundled full suite of appliances strengthening sales and profit for Electrolux and trade partners, grew Electrolux market share, and increased operational efficiency for factory.✔ Led launch of new product development category in Canada, onboarded mass retailers Home Depot, Sears and Lowes, displaced Danby as lead home comfort brand, and drove sales from $0 to $15M+.✔ Trialed showroom partnership with Coast Wholesale Appliance and won significantly more builder contracts; subsequently rolled out showroom program to additional 5 channel partners in Canada.CAREER CHRONOLOGY:✲ National Sales Manager – Builder (March 2009 – July 2012)✲ Regional Sales Manager (August 2012 – August 2014) -
National Sales Manager * Key Account Manager * Regional Account ManagerDanby Appliances 2000 - 2009Ontario, CanadaGrew distribution through independent retail, started and increased national accounts, built and led the Canadian selling organization, and launched the mass-premium Silhouette brand in North America.▶️ SALES LEADERSHIP…………………………….✔ Sourced off-shore partner and created an under-counter refrigeration product line called Silhouette which continues to be a growing brand in North America more than a decade later.✔ Took the lagging home comfort product line to #1 market share in Canada, using national retailers to launch products under multiple brand names and kept direct offshore manufacturers out of the market.✔ Activated relationships with Loblaw and The Brick resulting in more than $12M new business revenue and longstanding partnerships since 2005/2006.CAREER CHRONOLOGY:✲ National Sales Manager (July 2006 – February 2009)✲ Key Account Manager (January 2005 – June 2006) ✲ Regional Account Manager (July 2000 – December 2004)
Jeff Kozak Education Details
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Business Administration And Management, General -
Business/Commerce, General
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Kozak
What company does Jeff Kozak work for?
Jeff Kozak works for W.c. Bradley Co.
What is Jeff Kozak's role at the current company?
Jeff Kozak's current role is Global Senior Sales Executive | CRO/SVP | International Business Developer Operating and Growing in Over 70 Countries | Passionate, Inclusive, People-First Leader.
What schools did Jeff Kozak attend?
Jeff Kozak attended Conestoga College, Athabasca University.
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