John Celmer Email & Phone Number

Clearwater, Florida, United States

Excited to be heading-up our global sales organization as LIVE Watersports sets out to redefine the norm for the paddle board world.We had a goal to create and design boards that help everyone; old and young, big and small, athlete and weekend warrior to find and enjoy their passion. And, build them in the USA! The result was a revolutionary design and construction of stand up paddle boards built in Clearwater Florida that are nearly impossible to roll or pearl, versatile enough to be used for training, fishing, windsurfing, kayaking or just a casual paddle, and yet light and comfortable enough for paddlers of all sizes to enjoy. We hope to continue to push the boundaries of what the typical SUP experience is, and provide new adventures with new tools, new accessories and new boards to help more people become involved in the SUP life.

United States

Owner/PrincipalConsult and execute plans for a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from hospitality firms, hotel ownership/management groups, travel management companies, private equity organizations and boutique properties. Leverage extensive industry network and negotiation expertise to support a myriad of services including sales restructures, key account management consultation, new partner contracts, top-to-top presentations, business development and vendor relations.• Facilitate ideation sessions for national and local market deliverables. • Provide sales training to multi-property focused-service ownership groups.• Maximize third-party intermediary partnerships between hotel ownership groups, TMC and consortia partners.• Present boutique, luxury and independent hotels on inclusion into TMC and consortia programs • Forge key partnerships to drive promotional campaign efforts and deliver improved ROI.

Bartlett, Illinois

Negotiate Travel Management agreements on behalf global hotel chain with 10 world-class brands.-Implement preferred partnerships through strategic tactics to include incentives, biasing technology, marketing and sponsorships. Increase brand awareness and influence the purchasing decisions.-Responsible for all marketing and advertisingfulfillment and budget management, with distribution in GDS, print, on-line and various other electronic web based opportunities.-Responsible for market analysis, and business development within agency sector.-Development of client strategic marketing and awareness campaigns to move market share.

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago