Sales Manager
Resume:
Jason M. Lent
Viera, FL *****
Email: **********@*****.***
Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlent
Career Profile:
. Proven sales skills. Experience includes sales of electronic consumer
goods. Project enthusiastic, professional attitude to clients and team
members.
. Strong communication background; articulate in person and in writing.
. Outstanding client service skills. Quickly establish rapport with
clients and provide extensive post-sale follow-up, ensuring long-term,
profitable relationships.
. Cited by management for success-driven attitude, self-motivation and
ability to work well as part of a team. Flexible and highly trainable.
Work Experience:
Product Manager (August 2012 to December 2013)
Axcel Electronics America, Windermere, FL
. Responsible for all product development aspects for a cellular
accessory and audio/video line of products currently being sold in a
leading US national retailer.
. Handle all communications with factories throughout Asia including
factory selection, pricing negotiation, manufacturing planning, and
logistics.
. Manage and oversee packaging design with marketing department located
in the UK.
. Oversee independent sales representatives selling the product line
into various retailers throughout the US.
Director of Sales (September 2011 to July 2012)
Metra Home Theater Group, Holly Hill, FL
. Responsible for the day to day sales management including an internal
staff of five employees as well as external rep sales force of over
sixty independent sales representatives.
. Called on independent Custom Installation dealers and distributors as
well as larger retailers throughout the United States.
. Achieved highest volume sales for department in over three years while
pricing was reduced 20%.
. Managed all facets of contracts, negotiations with national buying
groups, quotas, training and product selection.
. Facilitated and managed customer dealer shows to support the growth of
their business as well as the Company's.
. Directly called on all major retailers throughout the United States.
Director/Owner (May 2010 to August 2011)
MJN Product Group LLC, Viera, FL
. Company specialized in working with international companies to
introduce their products to the United States retail market. Expertise
includes product development, manufacturing, sourcing and contract
negotiation.
. Also consulting with U.S. based start-up manufacturers in various
product categories.
. Called on all levels of retail accounts including national, regional,
club, home improvement and specialty and internet.
. Managed all aspects of marketing plans with vendors.
. Conceptualized and implemented marketing campaigns for print media for
clients.
. Managed logistics and back end support for select clients.
Sales and Business Development Manager (Feb 2008 to Apr 2010)
Voxx International Corporation, Carmel, IN
. Responsible for pricing, budget adherence and customer program
elements within the $115m annual Consumer Electronics Group.
Responsibilities also included communicating any programs and sales
objectives to field personnel which included 7 Regional Mgrs and over
100 independent Sales Reps.
. Acted as liaison for the Group's Asian-based Product Managers for key
National account customer meetings.
. Responsible for account management support of all accounts in Eastern
Region, Canada, Premium Channel, Military and National Accounts (i.e.
Best Buy, Target, Sears, Kmart and Radio Shack).
. Coordinated with accounting department to ensure proper inventory
values were maintained on approximately $30m of inventory.
Sales Manager (Aug 2005 to Dec 2007)
Virgin Megastore, Lake Buena Vista, FL
. Responsible for payroll adherence, staffing, training and advertising
campaign set up and maintenance.
. Oversaw staff of 100 associates and 11 Managers with sales of $30
million.
Education:
Iowa State University, Ames, IA 1991-1992
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT 1992-1994[pic]
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