Successfully launched partner businesses in the Americas by establishing strong connections with distribution channels, retail outlets, and resellers, and providing comprehensive go-to-market support.

Leveraged expertise in the household, consumer electronics, fitness, and toys categories understanding of consumer preferences to effectively position partner brands for growth

Led Amazon business development efforts and provided exceptional account leadership, resulting in increased sales, enhanced brand visibility, and exceptional customer experiences

Lead business development strategy from start-up, driving sales and marketing expansion across multiple verticals. Consult with top executives to identify opportunities and deliver innovative, results-oriented managed sales and marketing solutions.

Business development strategy successfully launched four distributors and numerous retail partners in the first year

Developed PR strategy to gain brand awareness that included winning a CES 2022 Honoree Award

Lead a team with full P&L responsibility for the North American market selling to retail/online/VAR and operator channels including Walmart, Best Buy, T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, Rogers and others. Sold services to refurbished and repair channel.

Created/led go to market plans for strategic growth with new distribution channels: audio, wearables & connected home

Added numerous flagship brands and sales partners to the Brightstar portfolio within first 90-days

Led sales and marketing team business for North America selling to retail and online partners directly and through distribution including Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Amazon, AT&T, Comcast, Superior and others. Maintain P&L responsibility for the channel.

Key Account - DxO, Paris, France Vice President of North America

Head sales and marketing for the Americas. Developed strategy and launch plans for premium cameras, software and consumer electronics products. P&L responsibilities for oversight marketing and channel development programs, as well as partner recruitment in the consumer electronics space including Best Buy, Target, Amazon.com, Apple and distribution partners including Ingram Micro and Synnex.

o Repaired price erosion by driving product market price up $70 in first 30 days

Recruited to establish and manage distribution and online channels including Ingram Micro, D&H, and Brightstar and to develop national retail accounts with big box retailers such as Best Buy, Walmart, Costco, and Target. Maintain P&L responsibility for a channel/team selling mobile devices, accessories and software services to retail/online/VAR and regional operator channels directly and through distribution. Partner with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon on relevant sales activities. Manage sales channels from a headquarters perspective for B2B, national retail and online partners.

? Spearheaded the creation and start-up of a new distribution channel that offered the entire Sony Mobile portfolio to the U.S. market, which exceeded sales targets 150% and delivered the sales performance in the Americas. Subsequently, experienced similar success for the next three years

? Led a sales team that was recognized in 2011 with the Best Sellers Award for top global channel performance