JAY M. ROSENBERG
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
813-***-**** (Home/Cell)
Email: ***@***************.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
TECHNICAL MARKETING & SALES EXECUTIVE
I have more than 30 years of experience and accomplishments in marketing
and sales, corporate management & small business ownership, consulting, and
engineering, across a diverse group of business sectors. I have
significant international experience interfacing with the European, Asian
Pacific, and Latin American markets. I am looking for a position, using
my broad range of experience and skills, where I can provide the greatest
benefit to a professional team.
WH WILLIAMS & ASSOC. PAVING, INC., Tampa, FL 2006 -
Present
Well established (>30 yrs) asphalt paving contractor serving a variety of
clients and industries throughout FL.
President/Owner
Responsible for all aspects of managing this asphalt paving contracting
company with sales exceeding $1 million. Includes both the operational
aspects of running this business (as supervisor of the crew) as well as all
financial duties including accounting, cash management, payroll, payables &
receivables, etc. Manage all sales aspects of this business including
quotations, customer development, and customer relations.
. Managed the business to result in average gross profits of 45%.
. Maintained excellent customer relations and was successful in
identifying and building several new key accounts
. Was able to retain and grow the existing workforce.
. Despite extreme challenges encountered in the current economic
climate, have been able to maintain ongoing business viability.
Restructured the operation of the company to remain viable through a
40% drop in sales over 2007.
STRAX, INC., Miami, FL
2001 - 2005
Worldwide manufacturer and distributor of innovative cellular accessory
products domestically and in Europe and Latin America. .
Vice-President of Marketing & Sales - Accessory Products Group
Reported to the CEO. Responsible for all product management and product
marketing activities. Directed sales, marketing, and IT professionals.
Responsible for select key accounts.
. Captured the company's single largest accessory customer with sales
outlets in over 35,000 locations
. Developed key accounts in the Scandinavian and Caribbean markets which
account for over 35% of total group profitability.
. Took a lead role in the sourcing and vendor management activities with
our Far Eastern manufacturing partners.
. Managed the development and introduction of the company's retail
packaged line of accessories
WILCOXON RESEARCH, Gaithersburg, MD
2000 - 2001
Leading manufacturer of piezoelectric based sensors and associated
instrumentation for use pplications for a wide variety of commercial and
government/military markets.
Director of Sales & Marketing
Reported to the COO. Responsible for all sales and marketing activities.
Managed a staff of 12 professionals and directed all strategic new business
initiatives.
. During first year, lead a 28% growth in orders.
. Introduced three new products with combined market potential exceeding
$10MM annually.
. Increased the company's overseas sales by 50% over a 12 month period by
establishing a strong local sales network in Europe and the Pacific Rim.
. Directed the strategic development and market introduction of a Wireless
Bluetooth( family of data transmission devices.
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SECURITY PLASTICS, Miami Lakes, FL
1997 - 2000
Leading international manufacturer of injection molded parts and value
added accessories to industrial OEM's in electronics, automotive,
industrial, and telecommunications markets.
Business Unit Manager - Telecom/CEM
Responsible for the profit and loss of a $25MM unit serving the top
telecommunication manufacturers and CEM's (Contract Electronics
Manufacturers). Directed four sales professionals as well as outside
agency representatives.
. Lead year over year 25% growth in sales from 1997 to 1999
. Captured three major wireless telecommunications customers and two of the
largest contract electronics manufacturers as new accounts
. Primary account responsibility included Motorola (Personal Communications
Sector), Ericsson, Mitsubishi, NEC, Nokia, SCI, Avex Electronics, Jabil
Circuit, Solectron, General Instruments, and Scientific Atlanta.
MITSUI-PATHTEK CORP., Rochester, NY
1989 - 1997
Manufacturer of custom engineered plated injection molded components for
OEM applications. Primary markets included automotive, computers, business
equipment, and telecommunications.
Director of Marketing and Sales
1994 - 1997
. Supported 50% growth rate in company revenue for three straight years.
. Promoted to current position in recognition of sales successes
Market Development Manager
1989 - 1994
Responsible for creating and implementing the company's marketing
communications and development program. Managed the marketing activities
for our joint venture custom injection molding facility, as well as taking
a lead role in market development for Europe.
. Generated a 300% increase in sales inquiries over the prior year during
the marketing program's first year.
. Pioneered a successful PR campaign resulting in two new articles and a
cover story in Plastics World.
. Invited to be a guest speaker at a variety of SPE, IEEE, SAE, and SME
conferences. Also presented at several Plastics Product Designers
seminars.
PFAUDLER-U.S., INC. Rochester, NY
1988 - 1989
Marketing Management - Original Equipment
Responsible for a broad range of marketing functions within this $60
million manufacturer of chemical process equipment. Duties included market
development, product management, pricing, forecasting, engineering liaison,
competitive analysis, pre/post sales support, and marketing communications.
. Managed the introduction of five emerging products into new and existing
marketplaces. Three of these products evolved into over $20 million of
revenue annually.
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W.R. GRACE & CO. Cambridge, MA
1984 - 1988
Product Manager - Construction Products Division
Marketed a $12 million line of specialty chemicals and fibers to the cement
and concrete industry. Duties included marketing strategy, product
development, advertising, sales management, and new business development.
. Initiated and managed the development of three new businesses with total
sales exceeding $30 million annually. Directed R&D, Manufacturing,
Sales, and Service resources.
XEROX CORPORATION, Rochester, NY
1977 - 1984
Senior Operational Analyst - Corporate
1981 - 1984
. Directed Management reviews primarily in the areas of Engineering
(Product Development) and Manufacturing
Design Engineer - Reprographic Business Group
1977 - 1981
. Introduced a new type of mechanical drive system for 3rd generation
copier which resulted in lower cost, improved reliability and
serviceability.
EDUCATION
MBA - Marketing, University of Rochester Simon School of Business
Administration, Rochester, NY 1981
BS - Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
1977