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New York, Ny, Us

Plainview, Ny

Plainview, Ny

Plainview Ny

AVAD LLC is the nations's preeminent distributor of quality home electronics for custom electronic system installers throughout the United States. AVAD LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE-IM) (Fortune 100) and is the largest technology distributor in the world.At AVAD, one call does it all with the best brands, dealer education programs and nationwide support for our residential and commercial installation partners. From residential/consumer audio and video to commerical systems including security, surveillance and wireless networks, and everything in between, one call really does it all.

Manage sales, purchasing and operations of multi-million dollar luxury audio/video integration company. Lead vendor relations, purchasing, forecasting, merchandising and office operations teams including invoicing, shipping, receiving, and vendor returns.Through established relationships and new business development, was able to generate a 25% increase in company’s revenue. Brought 20 new manufacturers and vendors into company’s product offerings giving company a 10% average savings in product costs.Conceive, design and manage installation of home automation and audio/video distribution and integration systems.Partnered with architects, builders and interior designers on new construction and renovation projects from the design and pre-wiring to final installation.Develop & lead corporate distribution department consisting of small and large corporate clients, including Cablevision, HarperCollins, Time Warner Cable and News America (Newscorp).

Managed day to day sales, purchasing and operations of high end audio/video installation and distribution company. Led vendor relations, purchasing, forecasting, merchandising and office operations including shipping, receiving, invoicing and vendor returns. Developed and maintained multiple eCommerce sites. Managed relationships and sales efforts across several channels. Provided technical support.Developed and executed merchandising, marketing and eCommerce strategies to achieve market share penetration and maximize revenue. Led company through periods of substantial growth in revenue, category breadth and complexity with the launch of eCommerce business.Conceive, design and manage installation of home automation and audio/video distribution and integration systems. Partnered with architects, builders and interior designers on new construction and renovation projects from the design and pre-wiring to final installation.Partnered with manufacturers and distributors for access to new product information to stay ahead of the industry curve.Created monthly and quarterly forecasts and budgets to maintain proper inventory levels with attention paid to seasonality.Negotiated pricing on current in-line products as well as close-out opportunities.Piloted independent installer channel with 200+ active customers.Managed distribution channel including selling to retail stores, independent installation companies and sub-distributors.Managed both large and small corporate clients, including Cablevision, Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Newscorp.Developed and maintained password protected websites for Fortune 500 Employee Loyalty programs.Interfaced with web programmer and designer to achieve desired appearance and functionality including implementation of Content Management System allowing day-to- day updates by in house merchandising team.Analyzed product mix, pricing and shipping costs to maximize gross profit and realize price margin goals.

Managed a team of sales professionals for this consumer electronics and computer distribution company and was instrumental in new business development. Distributed products to retail and corporate institutions throughout the United States.

Top producing sales person for this consumer electronics and computer distribution company. Distributed and exported products to retail and corporate customers.

Bachelors Of Science, Economics

Associate Of Arts, Undergraduate Studies

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