Functional Skills

Business Development
Customer Relationship Management
Strategic Planning
Sales Forecasting
Sales Operations
Revenue Growth
Leadership Development
Forecasting / Projections
Contract Pricing / Negotiation
Operations Management
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

Software Skills

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Outlook
Salesforce

Sector Experience

Business Services
Consumer Goods
Retail
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Experience

Brisk It Labs. (AI Technology Outdoor Pellet Grill Management Consulting
Chief Revenue Officer
9/2024 - 2/2025
Consultant Jan 2024 - Aug 2024
● Assist the CEO of this startup company with sales, customer relationships and processes needed for a consumer durables company.

TraQline Sales
Vice President – Strategic Accounts
8/2004 - 3/2024
Expand the customer base, focusing on large retailers and new consumer durable companies that TraQline has not done business with before.
● Key Skills: Manage Long Sales Cycles, Consulting, Nurturing Connections with Key Decision Makers
• Successful geting initial meetings with Amazon, Tractor Supply, Best Buy, TCL, Magic Chef, and NATM.

Hisense USA Corp. Sales
Vice President of Sales
11/2013 - 12/2023
Managed all sales operations, fostering client relationships, and spearheading effective strategies to enhance brand presence and revenue growth in the U.S. market. Led a team of eight, managing a budget of $365M. Skills: Strategic Planning, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Market Expansion
• Fostered a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, mentoring a sales team that played a pivotal role in increasing the home appliance division's market share and achieving record-breaking sales figures.
• Strategically hired key salespeople and developed innovative strategies to boost revenue from $30M to $332M (1006%) in home appliance sales over 7 years.
• Regained trust and revitalized partnership with Lowe's post-incident, leading to a revenue jump of 240% to $92M in 2 years for seasonal air products.
• Persistently engaged with Costco for over 1.5 years, securing new vendor status and growing revenue from $3M to $12M in 2 years.
• Influenced acquisition of a Europe

Havells USA Corp. Sales
National Sales Manager
12/2010 - 11/2013
Guided sales initiatives for the Consumer Products Group, managing a $20M budget. Cultivated client partnerships and led the team to meet revenue goals.
Key Skills: Sales Leadership, Client Engagement, Strategic Growth, Revenue Maximization
• Spearheaded the introduction of company lighting solutions into the U.S. market, seting the stage for a partnership with big box retail stores and potential multimillion-dollar revenue streams.
• Led sales strategies, aligning with company goals to expand market share and secure profitability.
• Maintained key relationships, understanding needs, and strategically negotiating to advance business.
• Provided leadership, fostering a culture of business development and achievement.

OnSpeX Sales
National Account Sales Manager
4/2009 - 12/2010
Developed national account strategies, achieving targets, and driving growth with a $5M budget.
Key Skills: Account Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Revenue Growth, Market Expansion
• Implemented a business plan that generated $100K in 6 months, catalyzing company business and seting the stage for a $1M target.
• Executed a robust business development plan contributing to a revenue spike, projected to achieve a tenfold increase within a single fiscal year.
• Identified new product opportunities to increase visibility, sales, and market presence.
• Developed and promoted unique value propositions to secure manufacturer and retailer partnerships.

Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex (Small Appliances Manufacturer) Sales
National Account Sales Manager
1/2001 - 1/2009
Led and executed national account management and district sales, driving over $22M in revenues. Pioneered small appliances category at major retail giants, diversifying product placement and enhancing market visibility.
Key Skills: Strategic Sales Planning, Client Relationship Building, Market Analysis, Revenue Maximization
• Secured new distribution at The Home Depot, resulting in $24M in new revenue.
• Introduced small electric appliances at Lowe's, leading to $8M in new revenue.
• Elevated category sales at Dollar General from $9.7M to $15.7M as the primary vendor.
• Replaced private label at Family Dollar with Proctor-Silex brand, generating $12.6M in the first full year.
• Set a company record with a quota atainment of 190%.