Russ Johnson Email & Phone Number

West Milford, Nj, Us

Northern New Jersey

Managing the US, Canada and select export markets for the sale and distribution of ESPRO branded coffee and tea preparation products and insulated beverage ware. Guiding channel management with an emphasis on creating positive growth over multiple classes of trade.Mentor, manage, motivate, and lead both internal and external sales teams focused on developing new, profitable business as well as maintaining and growing the existing base.

New York, New York

Tasked with managing the sales and distribution of Prepara branded Kitchen & Coffee Tools throughout both the US and International markets. Adept at strategically creating brand segmentation at all classes of trade while continuing to profitably manage competitive channels. Relationship and partnership driven allowing our respective companies to reach our mutual goals.

During my 11 years I was responsible for the sales and distribution of BODUM products to targeted retailers nationwide. I've been successful at building and maintaining relationships with some of our country's largest, "better" retail chains as well as key independent gourmet stores. By developing intelligent product strategies and programs in categories from small appliances and gadgets to tabletop and barbecue, I've always been able to meet the needs of both the customer and the company.