Sales Leader Technology Specialist

Jon Parrette

***********@******.*** 619-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-parrette-7172482/

Sales & Marketing Executive Retail Technology Specialist Growth Strategist

Innovative and results-driven sales leader with over 20 years of success launching new products, driving revenue, and building strong partnerships across the U.S. retail landscape. Proven track record of taking companies from startup to multimillion-dollar enterprises, with deep expertise in physical and digital retail solutions, consumer technology, and high-growth markets.

Core Competencies:

Strategic Vision & Leadership

New Product Launches & GTM Strategy

Retail & Channel Sales – Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam’s Club, Best Buy

Global Partnerships & Distribution Networks

Business Turnaround & Growth Acceleration

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

Professional Experience

Independent Marketing Consultant 2013 – Present

Specialize in launching disruptive consumer products and scaling brands in the U.S. market.

Key clients: OnePlus, Hisense USA, Kphone China, Ninebot/Segway, Hoto Tools, Hanshow ESL.

Led introductions and sales into major retailers including Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam’s Club, Best Buy, and key distributors across North America, Europe, and LATAM.

Successfully launched Beautiful Water, securing distribution through Sprouts, KeHe, and 10,000+ points of sale.

Gel Blaster – Advisor 2020 – 2023

Early-stage employee at startup tech toy company, instrumental in product development and go-to-market strategy.

Secured launch in Walmart ($50M in revenue, Year 2), Target ($25M, Year 3), Costco ($4.5M opening PO), and Sam’s Club ($2M in sales).

Helped scale the business from $0 to $80M in revenue in year 3.

LeEco USA – VP/General Manager 2016 – 2017

Led U.S. business development for global streaming/video and consumer tech company.

Focused on product strategy, IoT, content platform integration, and partnerships with wireless carriers.

ZTE USA – SVP, Device Strategy 2011 – 2013

Recruited by CEO to build U.S. brand presence and strengthen national partnerships.

Achieved 50% YOY market share growth, 25% increase in retail penetration, and 100% YOY revenue growth through expanded distribution.

Huawei Technologies – SVP of Sales, North America 2006 – 2011

First U.S. executive hire to establish and lead North American mobile device strategy.

Drove sales from $0 to $1.2B in 5 years, building relationships with all major wireless and cable providers.

Negotiated and closed complex, multimillion-dollar contracts across multiple markets.

Education

Brigham Young University

Bachelor of Arts, Marketing & Communications

Recipient, Wright Broadcast Scholarship

Additional

Fluent in Spanish (verbal and written)

Global travel experience (personal & business)

8+ years Little League Manager & Encinitas Little League Board Member

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