Experience

Bogen Communications LLC

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Sales Manager

  • Jun 2018 - Present



Sound United

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Regional Sales Manager

  • Jun 2016 - Feb 2018



Best Buy

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager

  • Oct 2014 - Nov 2015

  Driving sales for the entire store Hiring and training of the sales staff Driving the customer engagement Conducting weekly and monthly meetings with the sales leads and staff Driving sales for the entire store Hiring and training of the sales staff Driving the customer engagement Conducting weekly and monthly meetings with the sales leads and staff



MarketSource

• Kansas City, Missouri Area

• Sears Card Territory Manager

  • May 2014 - Oct 2014

  Drive awareness of the Sears cards benefits to customers and sales people Grow the use of the Sears card with customers, in over 150 stores overcome objections from customers and sales people Train owners and staff on promotions when using the Sears card Drive awareness of the Sears cards benefits to customers and sales people Grow the use of the Sears card with customers, in over 150 stores overcome objections from customers and sales people Train owners and staff on promotions when using the Sears card



Bose Corporation

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Nov 2011 - Nov 2013

  Exercised decisive business leadership to drive revenue across a territory encompassing Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Hawaii, and parts of Texas and California. Maintained accountability for all forecasting, training, and employee development, building a highly effective sales force dedicated to the overall success of this $2B audio equipment company. Directly managed a team of four Sell Through Representatives responsible for the Southwestern United States.– Outstanding success in sales, marked by a growth in revenue from $9.6MM to $10.2MM, anchored by agreements with a diverse roster of industry leading resellers that included Apple, Best Buy, Costco, and Sam’s Club.– Coordinated and led product and sales training for over 1,000 reseller employees while developing longstanding relationships of trust and confidence with key stakeholders at each reseller.– Employed innovative and effective visual merchandising strategies at high traffic areas, yielding significant sales increases across 400 retail stores.– Recognized with an array of awards and accolades, including the Vice President’s Award, WOW Award, and Director’s Award in 2012, as well as the One Team One Dream and Director’s Awards in 2011. Show less

• • Nov 2007 - Oct 2011

  Met the challenge of building an effective team of Field Representatives through the leadership of a 3-month onboarding program, training and developing over 120 employees over the course of four years.– Mentored a force of 60 Field Representatives in the principles of building relationships with key influencers at resellers, leveraging the strength of strategic partnerships to increase market share and grow revenue; additional training topics include visual merchandising and reseller employee product education.– Led high-level presentations to major companies that included Apple, Best Buy, Fry’s Electronics, and Target.– Recognized with the Director’s Award for winning results in the launch of the Bose Quiet Comfort 15 noise canceling headphones. Show less

• • Jul 2003 - Nov 2007

  Achieved a consistent record of surpassing all started annual sales targets for a territory encompassing Hawaii, Arizona, and San Diego and Riverside Counties in California. Continually maintained updated information regarding new store launches, taking all necessary measures to ensure optimal representation of Bose products at each opening.– Shepherded the territory through a period of massive growth, expanding sales from $4.5MM to $6.2MM by leveraging strategic alliances with resellers at the regional, district, and store levels.– Served as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert with respect to Bose product training, recognized with assignments to train employees from other regions.– Led sales training with a focus on building the customer experience and promoting the highest levels of customer engagement; delivered high level presentations to key accounts, as well as the US Wholesale Group. Show less

• • Aug 2000 - Jul 2003

  Provided exceptional levels of support and service to national account stores located throughout California, Arizona, and New Mexico, while forming influential relationships with leading retailers that included Best Buy, Circuit City, and Sears. Secured positive shelf placement and ensured the highest levels of sales through product training sessions for sales floor staff at each reseller.– Outperformed annual sales and performance targets for four out of five years in this role.

• • Oct 1998 - Aug 2000

  Delivered a $402,000 gain in sales of Bose products over a two year period at the San Diego location of this consumer electronics retailer. Coordinated and led presentations to store customers showcasing the features, benefits, and power of the entire line of Bose audio systems and components.



Albertsons Companies

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Produce Supervisor

  • Mar 1989 - Mar 1999

  stock produce and assist customers in picking out correct fruits and vegetables. I had to order product and supplies, write staff schedule and train other produce clerks to be efficient in there work. stock produce and assist customers in picking out correct fruits and vegetables. I had to order product and supplies, write staff schedule and train other produce clerks to be efficient in there work.