Kris Caron Email & Phone Number

Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States

As the Director of Connection’s Microsoft Alliance within our Product Management group, I am responsible for leading partner strategy, growth programs, and strategic relationships across our Microsoft business. I manage teams of Business Development Specialists, Marketing Specialists, and Program Managers to develop and execute strategies spanning our Azure, Licensing, Windows, and Surface product groups. My team assures the Connection sales force is well equipped to position complete Microsoft technology solutions to our mutual clients.

Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States

As part of our Workplace Transformation team in Product Management, I manage a team of Product Managers and Partner Development Specialists responsible for overseeing our Client, Print, and Peripheral OEM partnerships. I work with my team to develop strategies and campaigns that enable our sales teams to position robust solutions, assuring our customers are well equipped for success through innovative technology. The Product Managers form strategic alliances with our OEM partners to deliver a unified go-to-market strategy designed to provide our customers with a seamless I.T purchasing experience.

Merrimack, New Hampshire

Responsible for leading the Lenovo product management team at Connection. Our team is responsible for overseeing the overall relationship between Connection and Lenovo. Focusing on driving key Lenovo initiatives to increase overall Lenovo sales through the Connection sales force. Through the development of strategic marketing initiatives, campaigns, and pricing strategies, the team strives to present our customers with the latest solutions from Lenovo. In addition to overseeing our Lenovo business, I currently am involved in establishing key solutions in emerging technology segments such as esports in education and collaboration technology.

Merrimack, New Hampshire

Responsible for managing the overall relationship between Connection and Lenovo. Focusing on driving key Lenovo initiative to increase overall Lenovo sales through the Connection sales force. Through the development of strategic marketing initiatives, campaigns, and pricing strategies, my overall goal is to grow the $70m+ Lenovo business at Connection.

Merrimack Nh

Execute the necessary internal components of marketing, merchandising programs & strategy in cooperation with PC Connection Product Management and Lenovo's Data Center Group (DCG). Responsibilities include:-Prospecting into untapped Lenovo DCG territory to open new streams of sales and leads.-Tracking,driving and promoting regional sales initiatives. -Engaging with the sales organizations based on data mining, opportunity uncovering and deficiency identification efforts. -Managing effective execution of Special Pricing Programs and Requests. -Providing the last-line-of-defense, support and assistance to the sales support personnel via the call center.

Stratham Nh

- Worked as a trader for a global electronic components distributor.- Responsible for establishing accounts and working internationally with large electronic manufacturers to procure electronic devices during critical shortages in the market.- Responsible for prospecting and establishing our own account base.

Portsmouth Nh

• Work in Microsoft CRM• Work to keep our client database up to date.• Research new potential customers. • Organized client data

Portsmouth, Nh

• Serve raw oysters, clams and fish.• Develop creative plating and décor.• Constant interaction with customers

Durham Nh

• Hired and managed a team of 5-7 students to purchase used textbooks.• Managed all finances specific to our operations at UNH.• Marketed our business to the student body.• In charge of handling and shipping all repurchased books.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration, Management And Finance, 3.01

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega.

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