Ken Yunker Email & Phone Number

Yarmouth, Me, Us

Founder and team leader of independent sales agency representing manufacturers in the Northeastern US; (CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI and VT), and the Mid-Atlantic US; (DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA and WV).Founded the sales agency and established an effective account base, securing profitability and strengthening successes through best practices in sales management and team selection. Achieving up to 20% sustained annual sales growth for manufacturer’s represented since 2000; turning territories around and establishing distribution channel success, even where others have been unable, through nurturing a long-term relationship approach and dedication to excellence in customer service. Core activities include: Product & Service Marketing Strategy Development | New Business Development | Contract Negotiations | Performance Coaching | Account Management | Lead Generation | Regional Sales

Executed an agency line card stabilization strategy and achieved the targeted >10% average sales growth per brand through strategic approach focused on unique and synergistic products with the highest potential. Developed relationships with multiple premier national retail key accounts representing millions in aggregate agency sales on well-known national product brands in the sporting goods/outdoor industry.

Re-directed consulting business and transformed into an independent manufacturers' representative sales agency fully applying learned skillsets and interests.Analyzed costs of production and wholesale program for specialty composites manufacturer and implemented new wholesale pricing program immediately reversing eight years of operational losses for one client company.

Hired to research and recommend solutions for projects in sourcing, manufacturing, costing and market development for client companies with 10 – 200 employees.

Identified unique product opportunity in automotive polishes and cleaners targeting car enthusiasts, and launched a virtual corporation with outsourced manufacturing.Achieved, through aftermarket retailer, twice the sales volume of next bestselling national brand for more than two years in a premium market category while a full-time college student.