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Clifton, New Jersey, Us

Expanding the Amazfit Wearables product line into retail partners across the United States and Canada. • Hired on as the first sales manager/employee of Huami North America.• Negotiate and review manufacturer sales representative contracts and make suggestions to senior management.• Evaluate and choose distribution partners that will lead to Amazfit market share expansion across the United States.• Draft job descriptions for account manager and operation manager position.• Recruit, interview, and recommend candidates for aforementioned job postings.• Partner with Senior Channel manager to grow bestbuy.com business by 10 times over 2 months.• Lead Walmart in-store execution project for in-store assortment of Amazfit watches.• Develop forecasting tool by customer by model to accurately plan our United States sales plan.• Collaborate with new Operations Manager on establishing EDI platform and 3PL partner.• Facilitate item setups with United States Marketing Manager and HQ Marketing team.• Hunt for new in-store and .com assortments at national and regional channel partners that will continue to accelerate the market share of Huami branded products.

Oversee transformation and transition of Amazfit retail operations and sales from “Go-To-Market” agency to Zepp direct business unit, while expanding market share and brand awareness. Expanded Amazfit into the top 3 Consumer Electronic retailers, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart.Core Duties and Responsibilities• Overhaul the distribution of Amazfit products that allowed for more diverse account penetration.• Create S.O.P. for Chinese team to handle all accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.• Champion conversations with senior management to hire local operations/logistics manager.• Advocate to hire local customer support team in California to support local business.• Lead the first United States Amazfit in-store assortment into a national retailer.• Facilitate weekly cadence with Chinese team to ensure accurate arrivals of incoming inventory are allocated.• Partnered with QVC to achieve on-air segments that lead to achieving goals totaling over $750,000 in sales. • Participated in the hiring process of account manager and inside sales manager.Leadership Roles and Significant Achievements• Awarded Star Sales Award for Q4 of 2020.• Awarded CEO Special award for outstanding achievement Q1 2021.• Achieved $18 million in gross revenue for 2022 and increased revenue 40% year-over-year.• Promoted to Senior National Sales Manager with two direct reports in 2022.• Expanded Assortment into Best Buy, Target, and Walmart (over 5000 locations).• Raised Best Buy net receipts 376%, net units 500% in 2022.• Improved Target net receipts 153% and net units 227% in 2022.• Grew NPD market share from 0.6% to over 13% by the end of 2022 (Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers).

Irvine, California, Us

Cultivate trustworthy relationships that lead to achieving profitable sales goals for all TP-Link (Kasa Smart) products within home improvement centers, warehouse clubs, office superstores, and regional accounts.Core Duties and Responsibilities▪ Manage account base of Home Depot, Lowe’s, Office Depot, Wal-Mart, Sam’s, and Brandsmart.▪ Coordinate pricing and product management with distribution partner Synnex/New Age Electronics.▪ Implement and help develop promotional calendars with all customers that lead to incremental sales.▪ Develop customer specific programs allowing for increased sales and brand exposure.▪ Communicate with logistics, finance, marketing, product development, and pricing manager to ensure our customer has a positive perception of TP-Link.▪ Analyze programs and promotions to ensure profitably for TP-Link and increase sales with channel partner.▪ Create omni-channel shopping experience working with marketing teams that increase site traffic and eventually lead to increase sales.▪ Drive new product development suggestions and product modifications with headquarters office.▪ Maintain knowledge of competitive product and industry standards.▪ Home Depot Portal (Vendor Drill, IDM) and Walmart Retail Link user.

Teaneck, Nj, Us

April 2016 - PresentCoordinate all east coast sales of Samsung Security products including All-In-One kits, IP Cameras, and Baby Monitors to regional dealers and national accounts. Core Duties and Responsibilities-Originate forecast that builds to customers’ expectations while matching or exceeding budget.-Develop strategic initiatives to drive the business in all three verticals of Hanwha security products.-Manage relationships with supply-chain, credit, finance, and merchandising to ensure all aspects of the account are handled efficiently and effectively. -Facilitate training in all accounts including hands-on demonstrations and best selling practices.

Newark, Nj, Us

Core Duties and Responsibilities-Formulate yearly channel development strategies that continue to grow sales for Panasonic and partner.-Define and expand key relationships across all departments within the business partner channel. -Research the competition, products, pricing, and market trends that will help long-term planning.-Manage relationships with supply-chain, credit, finance, and merchandising to ensure all aspects of the account are handled efficiently and effectively. -Negotiate annual programs that mutually benefit both Panasonic and the channel partner in order to drive sell-in as well as sell-thru of all products.-Implement national trade show initiatives that promote the brand name and increase sales. Leadership Roles and Significant Achievements-Negotiated, awarded, and regained placement from zero to four SKU assortment valued at $12 million in sales for fiscal year 2016 at a major warehouse club.-Manage all aspects of a $40 million territory including National Home Improvement, Office Super Stores, Warehouse Clubs and regional accounts.-Maintain microwave oven placement at The Home Depot with assortment of new SKU. -Oversee Lowe’s Home Improvement microwave product line review for Spring 2016 placement.-Build baseline business at Brandsmart (key regional dealer) in the communication category exceeding overall customer expectations.-Expand product assortment including: audio, headphones, and personal care category at Brandsmart.-Increase year-to-date sales over last year-to-date sales 55% and on track to be at 110% year-over-year with specialty regional dealer through trade show initiative.-Provide mentoring and training for new account managers.-Lead and assist my team in business plan gap development.-Achieve 103% to business plan. (April 2015 – June 2015 Q1) -Analyze 6 month gap and develop a path that shows senior managers our plan to exceed and meet our budgets.

Newark, Nj, Us

Support national and regional retail partners in the Northern Atlanta territory. Promote sales of Panasonic products by providing training and support for retail associates, managers, and end-user customers.Core Duties and Responsibilities-Maximize the sales of Panasonic product through convincing sales managers to place our products in all free end-cap spaces while creating distance between competing companies.-Develop and facilitate trainings for retail partners in order to maximize market share on all products.-Enhance retail partners’ knowledge and produced increased sell-through of Panasonic product line through unique selling points, features, and key differentiators. -Consistently obtain and report important information to Panasonic Headquarters related to the products and retail success of competing companies. Leadership Roles and Significant Achievements-Selected to present an overview of team responsibilities to the Audio/Video Company President at the 2008 and 2012 Panasonic Corporation Policy Kickoff Meeting.-Awarded #1 Field Sales Trainer of the Year for outstanding achievement in 2010.-Chosen as 1 out of 2 out of 75 co-workers selected to coach Field Sales Representatives and Account Executives on 2009 imaging products at the National Sales Meeting. This training provided employees with increased knowledge about market share and visibility of Lumix digital still camera line.-3rd place winner in the 2008 National Display Contest focused on the creation of the most original end cap. 100% increase in sales in an eight week period.-Co-developed the 2008 National Field Trainer “Tool Box for Success” program which improved division productivity among colleagues and built brand awareness in key accounts.-Asked by Panasonic Corporation to present on QVC Network as an on-air guest. Sold 200 televisions in two separate 10 minute airings, generating $200,000 in revenue.

As Director/ Technical Director for the weekly morning news and entertainment programs, I served as a valuable and integral part of the team due to my extensive knowledge related to broadcast operations and production. Core Duties and ResponsibilitiesCommunicated and interacted with producers and managers to execute final on-air product.Designed and created Chyron graphics and a directory for Good Day Atlanta.Managed and operated Chyron Duet in live-to-air control room and production situations.Responsible for the operation of audio board in live and taped production control settings.Leadership Roles and Significant AchievementsPromoted to a Director/Technical Director position after four years of post-college experience.Coordinated and managed on-air graphics package with Design Director and Executive Producers.Accountable for all crew and last-second decision making that affected on-air product.

Ba, Communication

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba) Communications/Marketing Minor

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