Jeff Spence
Senior Category Manager - PC Accessories @ Microsoft at Simplicity Consulting- Claim this Profile
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Michael Anthony DeLaRosa
"I had the pleasure of working for Jeff at Best Buy, when I decided to challenge myself at our territory’s largest location and rollout of a new company department. Under Jeff’s leadership, not only did I improve my business acumen, but I was able to take by team and our performance to best in the company. I learned first hand from Jeff, that a tactical approach to business objectives can inspire staff and direct reports, because of clear expectations. In a short time we were delivering outstanding performance in operations, multi-channel sales, customer experience, P&L, and talent development. It has made a difference in how I execute on business since. No matter the topic of conversation, Jeff made sure everyone left clear about next steps and feeling empowered. I know if Jeff asked any of his previous direct reports to join him, they would simply ask,
Brian Hopper
Jeff is an amazing manager, extremely detail and growth oriented. He has been a role model for me for years.
Michael Anthony DeLaRosa
"I had the pleasure of working for Jeff at Best Buy, when I decided to challenge myself at our territory’s largest location and rollout of a new company department. Under Jeff’s leadership, not only did I improve my business acumen, but I was able to take by team and our performance to best in the company. I learned first hand from Jeff, that a tactical approach to business objectives can inspire staff and direct reports, because of clear expectations. In a short time we were delivering outstanding performance in operations, multi-channel sales, customer experience, P&L, and talent development. It has made a difference in how I execute on business since. No matter the topic of conversation, Jeff made sure everyone left clear about next steps and feeling empowered. I know if Jeff asked any of his previous direct reports to join him, they would simply ask,
Brian Hopper
Jeff is an amazing manager, extremely detail and growth oriented. He has been a role model for me for years.
Michael Anthony DeLaRosa
"I had the pleasure of working for Jeff at Best Buy, when I decided to challenge myself at our territory’s largest location and rollout of a new company department. Under Jeff’s leadership, not only did I improve my business acumen, but I was able to take by team and our performance to best in the company. I learned first hand from Jeff, that a tactical approach to business objectives can inspire staff and direct reports, because of clear expectations. In a short time we were delivering outstanding performance in operations, multi-channel sales, customer experience, P&L, and talent development. It has made a difference in how I execute on business since. No matter the topic of conversation, Jeff made sure everyone left clear about next steps and feeling empowered. I know if Jeff asked any of his previous direct reports to join him, they would simply ask,
Brian Hopper
Jeff is an amazing manager, extremely detail and growth oriented. He has been a role model for me for years.
Michael Anthony DeLaRosa
"I had the pleasure of working for Jeff at Best Buy, when I decided to challenge myself at our territory’s largest location and rollout of a new company department. Under Jeff’s leadership, not only did I improve my business acumen, but I was able to take by team and our performance to best in the company. I learned first hand from Jeff, that a tactical approach to business objectives can inspire staff and direct reports, because of clear expectations. In a short time we were delivering outstanding performance in operations, multi-channel sales, customer experience, P&L, and talent development. It has made a difference in how I execute on business since. No matter the topic of conversation, Jeff made sure everyone left clear about next steps and feeling empowered. I know if Jeff asked any of his previous direct reports to join him, they would simply ask,
Brian Hopper
Jeff is an amazing manager, extremely detail and growth oriented. He has been a role model for me for years.
Credentials
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Microsoft Global Challenger
MicrosoftMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Change Management for Projects
LinkedInMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Foundations: Risk
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Project Management Foundations: Teams
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Project Management Foundations
LinkedInMar, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Simplicity Consulting
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Category Manager - PC Accessories @ Microsoft
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Apr 2021 - Present
Position Highlights: -Responsible for go-to-market enablement for Microsoft's $120M revenue business of 1st Party PC Accessories Business across North America. -Delivered marketing intelligence, gathered, and analyzed to promote decision-making for internal teams and executives, which resulted in growth of modern products by 25% during FY23. -Developed and orchestrated promotional and investment plans to support partner sales through of the 130+ product portfolio. -Drove efficiency… Show more Position Highlights: -Responsible for go-to-market enablement for Microsoft's $120M revenue business of 1st Party PC Accessories Business across North America. -Delivered marketing intelligence, gathered, and analyzed to promote decision-making for internal teams and executives, which resulted in growth of modern products by 25% during FY23. -Developed and orchestrated promotional and investment plans to support partner sales through of the 130+ product portfolio. -Drove efficiency and accuracy of end-to-end supply forecasting process for dozens of partners across the entire product portfolio for U.S. and Canada. -Educated and shared reporting to business entities throughout the organization, which translated results and required changes to support strategy and direction. Show less Position Highlights: -Responsible for go-to-market enablement for Microsoft's $120M revenue business of 1st Party PC Accessories Business across North America. -Delivered marketing intelligence, gathered, and analyzed to promote decision-making for internal teams and executives, which resulted in growth of modern products by 25% during FY23. -Developed and orchestrated promotional and investment plans to support partner sales through of the 130+ product portfolio. -Drove efficiency… Show more Position Highlights: -Responsible for go-to-market enablement for Microsoft's $120M revenue business of 1st Party PC Accessories Business across North America. -Delivered marketing intelligence, gathered, and analyzed to promote decision-making for internal teams and executives, which resulted in growth of modern products by 25% during FY23. -Developed and orchestrated promotional and investment plans to support partner sales through of the 130+ product portfolio. -Drove efficiency and accuracy of end-to-end supply forecasting process for dozens of partners across the entire product portfolio for U.S. and Canada. -Educated and shared reporting to business entities throughout the organization, which translated results and required changes to support strategy and direction. Show less
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Business Entrepreneur
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Jul 2014 - Mar 2023
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Microsoft
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Transformation Workshop Senior Leader
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Aug 2016 - Apr 2019
Conceptualized, launched, developed and managed the technology workshop concept for Microsoft’s largest retail partner account throughout the US and Canada. Built customized reporting for executive leadership and retail partners for visibility of workshop performance.
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Senior District Manager - District Partner Stores
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Aug 2015 - Apr 2019
Responsible to deliver profitable growth in Microsoft products and software delivered in partnership with Microsoft’s largest retail channels. •Awarded as “Key Talent” for FY17 and awarded as a “Gold Club” recipient in company wide recognition for FY18, as well as promoted in 2017 to Senior District Manager.
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Best Buy
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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District Connections Sales Manager
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May 2012 - May 2014
Manage all aspects for our Connected Business Group within a District of ten stores. Consult and support hiring and staffing decisions, inform and direct store management to execute company strategies connected to financial outcomes, train employees and store management on new product launches and new tactical or behavioral changes. Manage multiple P&L's including one specific to the Connected Business Group.
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General Manager
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Nov 2001 - May 2012
Managed all aspects of retail store operations including, but not limited to, hiring and staffing, training and onboarding, product flow, product merchandising, inventory integrity, sales management, leadership development, and customer facing interactions.
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Home Theater Market Manager
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Aug 2005 - Sep 2006
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District Sales Development Manager
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Mar 2004 - Aug 2005
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District Product Process Manager
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Jan 2002 - Mar 2004
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Education
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1997 - 2004
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science
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