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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

St Petersburg, Florida, United States

Sheridan, Wyoming

STRATEGIC VISIONARY AND INNOVATOR: In 2009 pioneered the mobile inventory category that disrupted the market and positioned Home Inventory as a trailblazer software company. Led a dynamic team to conceptualize, develop, and launch the industries first mobile inventory software with cloud synchronizing capabilities, resulting into two buyout offers from top insurance companies in the United States.FOUNDED AND SCALED PROFITABLE VENTURES: Established and grew Blue Bubble Tees, a startup apparel brand with unique designs, from concept to a powerhouse - generating year over year growth of 20%.

Germantown, Maryland

RETAIL PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Proven track record of identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships. Successfully closed deals, negotiated business terms, and implemented collaborative initiatives that resulted in revenue growth and market expansion. EXPLOITING OPPORTUNITIES: Responsible for achieving successful partnership agreements between retail collaborators and Hughes, encompassing discussions and negotiations related to products plans, compensation, and business terms.EXTREME OWNERSHIP: Taking ownership of responsibilities and committed to meeting and exceeding goals and targets. Adept at identifying and mitigating risks while ensuring projects are delivered on time.Customer Relationship Management: Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, building strong relationships, and ensuring the long-term success of partnerships. High experience in onboarding, distribution of marketing investments, training, and retaining and growing key accounts.MARKET INSIGHT: Offer mapping tools and advice to retailers for identifying optimal sales opportunities, identify the non-served or under-served, prevent product over-saturation, and guarantee a superior user experience for HughesNet customers.ANALYTICAL SKILLS: Strong analytical skills have enabled proposals of innovative business models, forecast deployment timelines accurately, and provide data-driven insights to guide strategic decision-making.

Irvine, Ca

Oversaw the management of multiple brand accounts across Europe within the consumer electronics industry, specifically focusing on point-of-purchase (POP) displays. My expertise extends to various aspects of retail POP displays, ranging from temporary corrugate setups to enduring non-interactive and interactive displays featuring cutting-edge electronics. My specialization lies in comprehensive account management, including tasks such as pricing proposals and negotiations with brand partners. I excelled in translating customer design intentions into practical solutions while also considering factors like retail execution, display durability, and ease of maintenance.My responsibilities encompassed international sales efforts, and I efficiently coordinated and led numerous global marketing updates for existing displays in conjunction with the launch of new products. Some of the prominent European retail partners I collaborated with include Media-Saturn, Expert, HMV, Dixons, Fnac/Darty, MediaMarkt, Currys PC World, and more.

International

Russian-based retail outlets with over 350 locations. My role encompassed the development of international wholesale marketing initiatives and the establishment of fresh sales avenues, including brand enhancement, across the United States and Australia. This involved fostering B2B relationships, overseeing corporate administration, conducting negotiations, prospecting for new clients, and effectively managing accounts.I utilized my extensive network to identify novel business prospects and enhance performance optimization. My responsibilities included maintaining an account portfolio and formulating product and pricing strategies to maximize profitability while concurrently streamlining scalability to reduce the cost of sales.To facilitate market analysis on a regional and country-specific basis, I examined product potential from an extensive catalog of over 5,000 Stock Keeping Units (SKUs). Additionally, I orchestrated the importation of product lines from manufacturing plants situated in China, India, and Russia. This process involved establishing distribution channels, creating marketing materials, and documenting sales forecasts, while also coordinating interdepartmental procedures seamlessly.Furthermore, I successfully project-managed the inception of Expedition.com website and facilitated its integration with various social media platforms.

Los Angeles, California

Responsible for recruiting, training, and overseeing a field team consisting of partners who provided support to an extensive network of more than 850 locations, encompassing prominent big-box retailers and automotive dealerships. My role included the development and implementation of innovative strategies aimed at identifying and capitalizing on new opportunities, ultimately allowing us to surpass competitors in the market.I conducted thorough market visit surveys to ensure that our programs maintained high proficiency levels, adhered to unified merchandising standards, and effectively conveyed the corporate brand message. Additionally, I actively engaged in market research to gain insights into emerging trends and executed strategies for securing a competitive position in the market.Furthermore, I managed product placement initiatives and orchestrated VIP and celebrity-seeding efforts to enhance our brand's visibility and appeal.

Central Florida | Northern California

Responsible for recruiting, training, and overseeing a team of nearly 100 employees involved in sales and installation. My primary responsibility was to facilitate the expansion of automotive electronics sales while ensuring the delivery of high-quality installation services.Conducted extensive group training sessions and presentations, often addressing audiences of up to 500 attendees. Achieved record-level sales quotas by leveraging market research, collaborating closely with retail management, adopting a solution-based selling approach, providing comprehensive training, setting and diligently pursuing goals, and actively sharing best practices with the team.