Since 1995, Kenneth Stern serves as the Chief Sales Officer and a business owner at MetroVac,Oakland, New Jersey.In this global role, he has successfully developed and implemented new products achieving $13Mannual revenue within high-profile global resellers and distribution partners.Product InnovationKen is responsible for product development and marketpenetration within a diverse range of marketplaces:Housewares, Industrial Supply/ Jan-San, Consumer Electronics/Information Technology, Marine, Camping, Watersports,targeting the top brand retailers in their corresponding channel.He was instrumental in the development of the MetrovacDataVac Computer Cleaning Systems—now a major factor inthe computer/office product industry—designed for the cleanupand maintenance of computers, printers, laser printers, andcopiers.Client base: Amazon, Macy's, Bed, Bath & Beyond, WilliamsSonoma, Costco, Kohl's, D&H, Ingram Micro, Staples, Office Depot, Grainger, Global Industrial,Uline, Fastenal, West Marine, Cabela's, Micro Center, B&H Photo.EnvironmentalProduct lines and market innovation was further enhanced with the introduction and productplacement of the handheld DataVac Electric Duster: a safe, environmentally friendly alternative tocontroversial and potentially dangerous “canned-air” dusting products.OperationsOver the course of his career, his entrepreneurial mind-set and proven management and networkingstrengths have achieved 58% YOY growth for the company.Ken successfully manages the operations for a 60,000 SF manufacturing facility maintaining costanalysis, profit margins, accounts payables/ receivables, insurance and factory and personnel.Customer FocusProfessional navigation to assure seamless implementation of vendor requirements:Vendor Agreements, Compliance, Marketing Funds, Chargebacks, EDIGlobal BusinessGlobal travel, trade shows, conferencesRecruit, hire, and manage sales team to take products to market, maintain account relationships,and strengthen business goals. Attend sales conferences to align strategies and updates onprogress, pitfalls, problems and solutions and setting measurable goals.