Kobayashi, Kenneth (Ken) Email & Phone Number

Milton, Washington, United States

Recruited to improve retail volume and gross profits (GP) in the Fife/Milton location. Develop Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Bennington and Mastercraft boat opportunities, staffing and a positive team oriented culture. - In the first two and half years, improved the sales process resulting in the sales GP increasing from 16.5% to 24.9%- Recruited and trained new.

Tacoma, WA

Recruited to improve retail sales channel in the Seattle/Tacoma Market. To develop new business segment opportunities and develop and train sales staff in Consultative Selling. To assist in the implementation of moving, closing and opening new stores in key areas of the market.- In first year, took over the store management of 4 of the 7 stores to improve.

Everett, WA

Recruited to develop medium commercial business sales in the Everett Market for this $1.4B US Telecommunications Company.

Everett, WA

Recruited to increase D2D sales for this $1.4B Voice, Data and Video services US Telecommunication Company.- In first 120 days, increased a D2D partner's sales from 4 monthly sales to over 200 monthly sales.- Increased D2D sales to successfully achieve N+1 sales goal for the month of December in the Everett LAM.- Implemented Consultative Selling in MDU.

Bellevue, WA

Recruited to provide security and financial protection for families and review retirement and family education plansfor this $28B insurance and investment sales organization and industry leader.- Utilizes a consultative sales approach based on customers' needs resulting in a 90% closing ratio.- Review clients' retirement plans to create tax free retirement.

Seattle, WA

Recruited to lead the medical sales operations for the US for this $570M global fitness equipment manufacturer with 1,400+ employees worldwide.- Increased sales 24% in 2007 and 2008 sales (through Q2) by 34% YoY.- Grew existing key customer sales by 128% YoY in 2008.- Reorganized the sales team structure and implementing the 8 Step Sales Methodology.

Woodinville, WA

Recruited to lead the consumer sales operations for the US and Canada for this $310M global fitness equipment manufacturer. Annual sales budget: $2.6M.- Increased consumer sales from $64.5M to $87.2M in 2 years.- Developed and implemented an alignment process that led to 8 of 9 dealers achieving the sales goals for 2 straight years with sale increases of.

Seattle, WA

Promoted in January 2000 to develop and implement the retail network business plan and improve the dealer network through strategic consolidation and progressive succession planning.- Constructed and managed a $700K consolidation plan in the Tacoma market that improved dealer profitability by 30% YoY.- Created and implemented two $2.5M facility.

Seattle, WA

Held several positions in Ford Customer Service Division, Ford Division and Lincoln Mercury Division over the twelve years and six months of employment. My last position was in Seattle, WA as the NW Regional Marketing Manager for Lincoln Mercury Division.Promoted March 2002 to oversee marketing, improve the dealer channel and provide outstanding customer.

Seattle, WA

Promoted in January 1999 to manage regional operation procedures and modify office and administrative job functions to increase employee morale and efficiencies. - Increased efficiency and the level of office to the field by 25% per week.- Developed the launch and maintenance of the Customer Service Division web page in the Northwest Region to improve.