Ryan Knavel Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, AZ, US

Carlsbad, California, US

In 2021 Nice, a global technology manufacturer based in Italy, acquired Nortek Control to establish the emergence of a new powerhouse in North America in the CEDIA channel. I was recruited to take on CI sales leadership for the western half of the USA market, and in my second year was given the task of managing all of the US, leading sales for all.

Charlotte, NC, US

• In 2019 Control4 merged with Snap A/V to create a powerhouse in the CEDIA industry. I was asked to take on all revenue responsibilities for the entire product lineup from both legacy Control4 and Snap AV companies for.
• Achieved/surpassed revenue targets consistently
• Managed double-digit growth during uncertain times during global COVID-19 crisis
• Double-digit growth during severe worldwide supply chain challenges
• Assisted in defining and creating new builder programs for North America sales
• Secured several new builder communities with technology packages as a standard

Salt Lake City, UT, US

• Hired in 2008 as Area Sales Manager to establish and grow undeveloped regions. At this time, Control4 was a widely unknown automation/control manufacturer in the residential technology space. My task was to create.
• Established undeveloped region from $0 to $18 million+
• Developed one of the highest revenue markets in North America
• Assisted in defining and creating builder programs for North America sales and pioneered the builder effort which was mirrored nationwide
• Helped pioneer Control4’s hospitality directive
• Developed 5 of the top 10 revenue producing dealers west of the Mississippi

• Founded in 2001, Pro Sound provided technology solutions for residential and small commercial applications, including automation & control, audio and video distribution, security, surveillance, and more. Between.
• Secured multi-state contract with large orthodontic conglomerate
• Secured multi-state contract with a large dental conglomerate
• Secured contract with family-owned multi-location funeral chapel organization
• Long-term agreements with prominent custom home builders in multiple markets
• Project highlights in Utah’s Parade of Homes

US

• Recruited in 1998 by the president and CEO of the company to develop and build the national sales division. My task was to establish the national sales operation and build a team of sales professionals to sell direct.
• Develop the national B2C sales team
• Led sales success and revenue growth monthly/quarterly/annually
• Built revenues up from $0 to $20 million
• Nurtured relationships with key decision makers at all national insurance providers (examples: State Farm, USAA, Farmers, American Family, Liberty Mutual, etc)
• Created and coordinated a nationwide network of dealers/integrators (2,500 partners)

US

• Hired in 1996 to sell technical audio/video products to consumers, I became the Utah division “Top Salesperson” within six months. Earned every sales award available within my first year and joined the elite.
• Utah division “top salesperson”
• President’s Club honoree
• Sales management promotion at young age
• Winner of nationwide sales contest

Master Of Business Administration, Business Administration, Management, Marketing, And Operations

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Management