Ted Kochowicz Email & Phone Number

Bolingbrook, Illinois, US

Helping companies connect with brand owners to deliver products that stand out from the pack. We will guide you through even the most complicated application processes and help with product approvals, royalty statements and much more.

Naperville, Illinois, US

Lake Forest, IL, US

Wood Dale, IL, US

• Defined and developed strategic plan for inbound and outbound licensed product program that supports top-level organizational goals. Executed strategy to monetize iconic 85+ year old brand, expanding brand footprint.
• Signed global licensing agency to represent our interests for outbound licensing.
• Managed increase of licensed products sales from $0 to over $3M in first 18 months after launch of licensing program by focusing on product categories that complimented existing core product line.
• Licensed Realtree and developed new product line that addressed retailer needs in each channel. Sales of over $600K in first year after product launch of 9 SKUs
• Partnered with Product, Marketing and Sourcing teams to assure licensed products align with overall brand strategy.
• Implemented new processes for royalty reporting, product approvals and sample review.

Waukesha, Wisconsin, US

• Managed overall sports licensed calendar/stationery business and expanded portfolio to include non-traditional brands such as camo brand REALTREE and world famous artist Michelangelo. Developed new business strategies.
• Diversified license portfolio by adding lifestyle and art properties.
• Increased revenue by 5% in a declining category by focusing on product design updates, sell through and retailer activations with key accounts and negotiation of favorable contract terms.
• Managed P & L for new product development and annual budget of $1.5MM for sports/entertainment licensing business unit.
• Assisted sales team in leveraging sports properties to sell in other brands (Lang, Wells Street by Lang).

Bellevue, Washington, US

Managed overall licensing program in Europe, including contract management, product development, financial planning and partner relationship management. * Monitored partners to ensure compliance with marketing and financial reporting compliance. * Negotiated and reviewed business terms and contracts with licensees. * Managed product & program approvals.

Supervised contractual obligations and retail licensing activities of all licensee partners. Conducted monthly royalty audits and supervised issuance of security labels, hang tags and holograms. * Guided 15% growth in royalty based sales by licensee partners in 2011.* Enforced established quality standards, ensuring best practices.* Guided product.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Primary sales and product development specialist responsible for growth among all channels. Attended trade shows and sales meetings to further build customer relationships.* Guided average growth of 17% over 3 years within $4 million segment.* Partnered with Key Distributors to set up planograms for national GDC accounts.* Develop programs for accounts.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Answered all incoming consumer product inquiries and warranty requests. Responsible for tracking monthly CSR and Sales Rep KPI reports* Coordinated Sam Bat custom orders and basketball system parts inventory, ensuring availability.* Enter and manage all international orders and shipping information, improving accuracy and compliance with international.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Processed orders, credit and merchandise returns and supported Regional and Territory Managers with daily region operations.* Assisted with sell in for Spring and Fall qualifying orders for open regions, increasing sales.* Built and maintained relationships with accounts through customer contacts, increasing customer retention.* Researched and developed.

Implemented and directed a varied sales campaign for Chicago metro area. Responsible for performance of 4 telemarketers and 4 salesmen.* Established and maintained working relationships with lenders.* Sales increased over 400% in first 6 months on job.

Glenview, IL, US