Experience

Atlantic Cruising Yachts

• Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Fountaine-Pajot & Dufour Yacht Dealer, Florida Regional Manager & Partner

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Since entering the yachting industry as a yacht broker at the beginning of 2017 Josef saw immediate success and since then has helped his clients buy over $180M in yachts. He has earned the trust of many Fountaine-Pajot owners and is the #1 listing agent for brokerage Fountaine-Pajot yachts. In new yacht sales within a year of starting he worked his way to the top as the #1 new yacht salesperson and has kept that position since while continuing to grow and produce more sales every year since. Since entering the yachting industry as a yacht broker at the beginning of 2017 Josef saw immediate success and since then has helped his clients buy over $180M in yachts. He has earned the trust of many Fountaine-Pajot owners and is the #1 listing agent for brokerage Fountaine-Pajot yachts. In new yacht sales within a year of starting he worked his way to the top as the #1 new yacht salesperson and has kept that position since while continuing to grow and produce more sales every year since.



Bazzaz

• Los Angeles, CA & Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Vice President

  • Dec 2008 - Dec 2016

  Vice President / General Manager ROI-focused executive responsible for overseeing all departments of newly established manufacturer of consumer electronics for performance motorcycles with retail, dealer, and distributor network. • Increased sales from startup year over year. • Created profitable relationship with #1 powersports parts distributor in USA and launched alliance with #3. • Built from the ground up, an international distribution network of 24 distributor accounts and… Show more Vice President / General Manager ROI-focused executive responsible for overseeing all departments of newly established manufacturer of consumer electronics for performance motorcycles with retail, dealer, and distributor network. • Increased sales from startup year over year. • Created profitable relationship with #1 powersports parts distributor in USA and launched alliance with #3. • Built from the ground up, an international distribution network of 24 distributor accounts and over 2,100 dealer accounts world-wide to sell Bazzaz and back it up with product technical support. Bazzaz is now sold and supported across the globe. Personally traveled to many of these dealers and distributors to form, solidify, and support these relationships. • Marketing, built a brand as an impression driven director of art, conceptualizing all advertising, packaging, website, print materials, trade-show booth, race-team, GUI for desktop/mobile, and other graphic elements. • Conceptualize craft and enhance brand identity and marketing strategy, proven to result in more sales and boosted brand value. • Executed with a Kaizen approach a restructure of the manufacturing process by implementing LEAN and JIT principles with critical focus on quality improvement and cost reduction. Resulted in 34% annual decrease in manufacturing costs. • Negotiated 66% decrease in the COG. Saved the company over $800K within 4 years. • Impacted cash flow for a cash-distressed business, resulting in a 180° turn around in vendor confidence and enabled growth. Implemented purchasing department with acutely focused strategies to increase profit and improve cash flow. Direct all aspects of revenue. • Drive decreases in manufacturing costs by implementing LEAN techniques and improving labor expense, all while improving quality resulting in an annual savings of 34%. • Bring new products to market, while streamlining existing product line to enhance customer experience. Show less Vice President / General Manager ROI-focused executive responsible for overseeing all departments of newly established manufacturer of consumer electronics for performance motorcycles with retail, dealer, and distributor network. • Increased sales from startup year over year. • Created profitable relationship with #1 powersports parts distributor in USA and launched alliance with #3. • Built from the ground up, an international distribution network of 24 distributor accounts and… Show more Vice President / General Manager ROI-focused executive responsible for overseeing all departments of newly established manufacturer of consumer electronics for performance motorcycles with retail, dealer, and distributor network. • Increased sales from startup year over year. • Created profitable relationship with #1 powersports parts distributor in USA and launched alliance with #3. • Built from the ground up, an international distribution network of 24 distributor accounts and over 2,100 dealer accounts world-wide to sell Bazzaz and back it up with product technical support. Bazzaz is now sold and supported across the globe. Personally traveled to many of these dealers and distributors to form, solidify, and support these relationships. • Marketing, built a brand as an impression driven director of art, conceptualizing all advertising, packaging, website, print materials, trade-show booth, race-team, GUI for desktop/mobile, and other graphic elements. • Conceptualize craft and enhance brand identity and marketing strategy, proven to result in more sales and boosted brand value. • Executed with a Kaizen approach a restructure of the manufacturing process by implementing LEAN and JIT principles with critical focus on quality improvement and cost reduction. Resulted in 34% annual decrease in manufacturing costs. • Negotiated 66% decrease in the COG. Saved the company over $800K within 4 years. • Impacted cash flow for a cash-distressed business, resulting in a 180° turn around in vendor confidence and enabled growth. Implemented purchasing department with acutely focused strategies to increase profit and improve cash flow. Direct all aspects of revenue. • Drive decreases in manufacturing costs by implementing LEAN techniques and improving labor expense, all while improving quality resulting in an annual savings of 34%. • Bring new products to market, while streamlining existing product line to enhance customer experience. Show less



Vortex Racing

• Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Global Marketing & Sales Manager

  • May 2002 - Nov 2008

  Created and implemented international sales and marketing strategy for a manufacturer of motorcycle race components while personally developing sales force to grow demand for product. Attended personally to professional race teams such as Michael Jordan Motorsports, Factory Yamaha, Honda, and Suzuki. Drew on cooperation and experience with race teams, following market trends, and distribution needs to continually revamp existing product line. Teamed with staff of engineers, conceptualized and… Show more Created and implemented international sales and marketing strategy for a manufacturer of motorcycle race components while personally developing sales force to grow demand for product. Attended personally to professional race teams such as Michael Jordan Motorsports, Factory Yamaha, Honda, and Suzuki. Drew on cooperation and experience with race teams, following market trends, and distribution needs to continually revamp existing product line. Teamed with staff of engineers, conceptualized and brought to market new products. Directed a marketing staff in creation of marketing media and brand management. Created a dealer network and managed a team of in-house sales reps. Worked and negotiated with US and international distribution, dealers, and media to establish and maintain a global demand. • Grew annual sales to over $7M by 2008 from an average of $750K at time of hiring in 2002. • Streamlined operations in all departments from sales to production. • Built the brand from an unknown, to a well-known establishment and respected brand within the motorcycle industry. Show less Created and implemented international sales and marketing strategy for a manufacturer of motorcycle race components while personally developing sales force to grow demand for product. Attended personally to professional race teams such as Michael Jordan Motorsports, Factory Yamaha, Honda, and Suzuki. Drew on cooperation and experience with race teams, following market trends, and distribution needs to continually revamp existing product line. Teamed with staff of engineers, conceptualized and… Show more Created and implemented international sales and marketing strategy for a manufacturer of motorcycle race components while personally developing sales force to grow demand for product. Attended personally to professional race teams such as Michael Jordan Motorsports, Factory Yamaha, Honda, and Suzuki. Drew on cooperation and experience with race teams, following market trends, and distribution needs to continually revamp existing product line. Teamed with staff of engineers, conceptualized and brought to market new products. Directed a marketing staff in creation of marketing media and brand management. Created a dealer network and managed a team of in-house sales reps. Worked and negotiated with US and international distribution, dealers, and media to establish and maintain a global demand. • Grew annual sales to over $7M by 2008 from an average of $750K at time of hiring in 2002. • Streamlined operations in all departments from sales to production. • Built the brand from an unknown, to a well-known establishment and respected brand within the motorcycle industry. Show less



Capital One

• Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Staffing Coordinator II

  • Jul 1996 - May 2002

  Staffing Coordinator II Managed productivity and efficiency of international call center in order to achieve ideal service levels. Implemented escalation plans and rated their success. Reported research conclusions to corporate executives. Liaison between Staffing Coordinators and Service Level management to properly execute site directives. Staffing Coordinator Applied sound analytical and problem solving skills to troubleshoot issues and suggested creative solutions… Show more Staffing Coordinator II Managed productivity and efficiency of international call center in order to achieve ideal service levels. Implemented escalation plans and rated their success. Reported research conclusions to corporate executives. Liaison between Staffing Coordinators and Service Level management to properly execute site directives. Staffing Coordinator Applied sound analytical and problem solving skills to troubleshoot issues and suggested creative solutions. Maintained constant interaction with management to assist them in directing the site. Provided weekly presentations on department guidelines to new hires. Specialized Sales Representative, BETA Group Worked in a group of lead sales associates to coach service reps on higher level sales techniques. Provided support to employee incentive programs. Analyzed credit reports and made lending decisions. Consistently rated top sales performer. Show less Staffing Coordinator II Managed productivity and efficiency of international call center in order to achieve ideal service levels. Implemented escalation plans and rated their success. Reported research conclusions to corporate executives. Liaison between Staffing Coordinators and Service Level management to properly execute site directives. Staffing Coordinator Applied sound analytical and problem solving skills to troubleshoot issues and suggested creative solutions… Show more Staffing Coordinator II Managed productivity and efficiency of international call center in order to achieve ideal service levels. Implemented escalation plans and rated their success. Reported research conclusions to corporate executives. Liaison between Staffing Coordinators and Service Level management to properly execute site directives. Staffing Coordinator Applied sound analytical and problem solving skills to troubleshoot issues and suggested creative solutions. Maintained constant interaction with management to assist them in directing the site. Provided weekly presentations on department guidelines to new hires. Specialized Sales Representative, BETA Group Worked in a group of lead sales associates to coach service reps on higher level sales techniques. Provided support to employee incentive programs. Analyzed credit reports and made lending decisions. Consistently rated top sales performer. Show less