Sales Product Development
Resume:
JON MARGALIT
619-***-**** ò ********.***@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmargalit
HEAD OF SALES- L INK2GEEK
Continuous Improvement ò Relationship Building ò Growth Optimization Accomplished, savvy sales and marketing executive with exceptional experience in developing and executing strategic plans to drive revenues while cultivating an environment of excellence. Maintain an uncompromising focus on high quality standards and bottom-line profit improvements. Cross-collaborate with multiple business units to achieve record-breaking growth opportunities. Recognized business builder possessing sound judgment with the ability to ascertain and analyze needs, forecast goals, streamline operations and improve processes to deliver consistent, on-time, accurate results. Excel at developing new businesses into companies that work efficiently and compete in the broader market.
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
§ Developed productive, long-term professional relationships to ensure the best possible results, raised $250K Seed Round from Angel investors and achieved $3.5M valuation with 12 months.
§ Garnered 3000 registered users in 2 week pre-launch through superior marketing strategies and implementation of SEO strategies.
§ Recruited and managed a superbly effective over-seas product development team from inception to finished product.
§ Constantly facilitated TV network product appearances, product demonstrations and public relations on a myriad of national programs i.e. “The Today Show,” “Fox News,” and “The Doctors.”
§ Commended for superior sales leadership, served as the primary contributor in grossing over $1 million in revenues per month and ultimately sold to a local bank.
CORE COMPETENCIES
§ Strategic Planning § Team Building / Training § Organizational Leadership
§ New Business Development § New Market Penetration § Brand Building
§ Operations Management § Negotiations § Strategic Marketing
§ Sales Management
§ Public Speaking
§ Presentations
§ Cross-Functional Collaboration
§ Corporate Acquisitions
§ Problem Solving
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Togally ò San Diego ò 2013 – Present
Co-Founder- Head of Sales
§ Developed productive, long-term professional relationships to ensure the best possible results, raised $250K Seed Round from Angel investors and achieved $3.5M valuation with 12 months.
§ Constantly exceed expectations with 45% month/month sales growth since launch.
§ Successfully conceptualized, innovated and built an online marketplace that solves the problems consumers and small businesses face when hiring local photographers.
§ Designed and built an innovative and highly effective online sales funnel optimized to conversion rates exceeding 20%
§ Garnered 3000 registered users in 2 week pre-launch through superior marketing strategies and implementation of Social Media tactics.
§ Recruited and managed a superbly effective over-seas product development team from inception to finished product.
§ Led and motivated key management to peak levels of performance, consistently developing their coaching and leadership skills to increase overall productivity level.
§ Ensured rapid, efficient and economical delivery of products to customers by acquiring new technologies.
§ Spearheaded the development of a robust IT infrastructure, and acquired all hardware and software needed to create a paperless environment, saving the company $50K. TowelMate, Inc. ò San Diego, CA ò 2010 - 2014
Head of Sales
§ Invented and patented a successful line of sport towels with hidden zipper pockets resulting in a recent acquisition of a major licensing deal encompassing all of the company’s intellectual property assets.
§ Responsible for successfully designing, innovating and spearheading an entire product line from concept to market.
§ Developing and opening a variety of national & international distribution channels.
§ Acquired $500K round of funding from angel investors for initial launch as well as secured the issuance of 5 patents.
§ Constantly facilitated TV network product appearances, product demonstrations and public relations on a myriad of national programs i.e. “The Today Show,” “Fox News,” and “The Doctors.”
§ Drastically exceeded expected returns, generated explosive growth surpassing $1 million in revenues.
§ Successfully completed a major licensing deal with Apple enabling our product designs to meet official specs. American Premier Financial Group ò San Diego, CAò 2005 - 2010 Co-Founder/Head of Sales & Marketing
§ Developed and managed all aspects of an 80 sales rep team spanning nation-wide by employing a laser-focused approach to recruitment, training and development of all talent.
§ Commended for superior sales leadership, served as the primary contributor in grossing over $1 million in revenues per month and ultimately sold to a local bank.
§ Directed all new business development and operational areas, structuring process flows to create greater improvement on efficiency and productivity.
§ Collaborated with the Chief Financial Officer on regulatory compliance, internal policies, and procedures.
§ Motivated sales force to peak performance by developing and implementing specialized sales strategies in order to meet and exceed monthly sales quotas.
§ Consistently established standards of excellence by example and recognizing top and nominal producers.
§ Developed more efficient tracking systems for prospecting new business, maintaining existing accounts and generating repeat business.
§ Established alternate revenue streams for leads and prospects that did not fit the traditional mold.
§ Conducted numerous sales meetings and presentations while overseeing all aspects of vendor and wholesale rep presentations.
EDUCATION
San Diego State University; San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Arts- Business Management (Cum Laude)
§ Clubs/Activities: Sigma Pi Fraternity
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
Detailed References Available Upon Request
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM, Copy Writing ASSOCIATIONS
SDSU Alumni Member, SDSU Entrepreneur Society
VOLUNTEERISM
Coach AAU Basketball - Top Gun Basketball, Mentoring SDSU Business Students (Lavin) ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS Raising Funds for Businesses, Launching New Products to Market, Team Sports, Yoga, Weight Lifting
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