Scott Watkins, Mba Email & Phone Number

Meridian Idaho

Responsible North Rockies Region report directly to President.

Boise, Idaho, United States

Developed new filtration business with a number of industry leaders in Idaho.

Commerce , Ca

American & Efird, Mt Holly North Carolina 2015-June 2019 Western Regional Manager & Southern California Global Retail Solutions ManagerRegional Manager: Responsible for Western United States sales force of second largest global thread company. Developed budget, worked with JD Edwards system, and CRM software. Direct customers included large US brands, high tech firms, medical device companies, aerospace companies, and retailers. Managed sales force of 14 that included both an in-house team and external distributors and brokers.GRS Manager: Responsible for driving top line sales by developing relationships with targeted retailers/brands, design & development offices and sourcing companies. Work with A&E International sales teams to develop relationships with customers global offices and monitor use of A&E products at overseas contractors. Introduced new products to large companies such as Patagonia, Speedo, and Volcom successfully seeing the sales process through from sampling to production on a global basis. In both positions regularly work with our offices worldwide to coordinate on issues ranging from price and quality to inventory levels and tech pacs.

Southern California

Promptex Yarns, Montreal Canada 2010-2015 West Coast Account Manager Worked with Canadian based firm selling imported yarns and fabrics for use in apparel. Developed into one of the largest suppliers of imported yarns on the West Coast. Imported yarns/fibers from Thailand, Indonesia, Korea, India, and Taiwan. Asahi Kasei Spandex America, Bushy Park South Carolina 2012-2013 West Coast Sales Representative Successfully transitioned Radici clients after Radici Spandex closure to Asahi. Methodically worked to improve client base in terms of volume, credit, and technical ability. Radici Fiber Company, Italy 2001-2011West Coast Sales RepresentativeRecruited by a $2 Billion per year Multi-National Corporation based in Italy to establish operations on the West Coast. Directed pricing strategy, distribution channels, product mix, and overall marketing strategy for the sale of spandex to West Coast industrial circular knitters and apparel manufacturerWorked until closure.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Ameritex Yarn LLC – Burlington, NC 1996-2005 West Coast Account Manager •FOUNDING MEMBER and EQUITY PARTNER of Ameritex, which produced 7% of the cotton yarn for sale in the United States. Managed West Coast Accounts.•One of the largest suppliers of cotton yarns for use in apparel on the West Coast. Sold product at a premium over the competition. Maintained prime supplier position at 3 of the 4 largest consumers of cotton despite being only one tenth the size of our largest competitor and one fifth the size of the second largest producer.•Negotiating spot and contract sales at CEO and ownership levels.•Developing marketing strategies for traditional products and new products brought to market.•Responsible for naming patented product, select-spun.•Generated $35 million dollars of sales annually, half of company sales.•Assisting in dispute resolutions pertaining to quality, price, payment terms, and extended credit lines. Disputes often reached levels of $300,000 and un-factored credit lines upwards of $1,000,000.•Effectively giving market report presentations to senior company management and the Board of Directors.

Southern California

Hyosung Industries, Seoul Korea 1996-1998West Coast Account Manager•Responsible for opening up the West Coast polyester and nylon fiber markets for one of the largest Korean conglomerates.•Established letter of credit business in the amount of 3 million dollars annually.•Worked with National Sales Manager in New York City office and with the headquarters in Korea.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business