MARC A. SALERNO
PARKLAND, FL. 33076
Mobile: 305-***-****
qmtbu4@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERTISE
Branding Marketing Collateral Sales
Presentations
Budgets Competitive Market Analysis Logo Creation
Forecasting Intranet and Extranet Development New Product-
Service Rollouts
Training Sales Support PR-Public
Relations
Press Releases Copywriting Strategic Partner
Development
Pricing Strategy Product Management Project Management
Stakeholder Relations Human Resource-HR Staffing Call Center Sales
Support-Scripting
Employee Motivation Benchmarking, KPI, Best Practices Compensation
Programs
Stakeholder Relations Vertical Market Strategic Sales Planning Online
Internet Marketing
Trade Show Production Ad Agency Acquisition-Management Corporate
Communications
Merger-Acquisition Due Diligence, Road Show Presentations Blog
Article Writing
Sales Staff Hiring, Managing, Motivating, Job Description Development
Web Metrics Marketing
Advertising- Creative Print, Tv, Radio, Web, E-commerce, SEO, PPC, Google
AdWords
Social Network Marketing-Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Flickr, MySpace,
LinkedIN, YouTube, RSS Feeds
Distribution Channels: Retail, Direct, Indirect, Reseller, Distributor,
VAR, OEM, Systems Integrator, B2C, B2B, B2G
Seasoned, Versatile, Results-Oriented, MULTI-INDUSTRY MARKETING EXPERT.
Recognized accomplishments in multiple market arenas. PROVEN EXPERT in
National Marketing Development Programs. Strong record of ROI Based bottom
line results in several multi-industry Global Marketing Management
Programs. Established Leadership and Sales Presentation Skills. Excellent
Communications, Project Management, Training, and Design Skills.
SBS CONSULTING & DISTRIBUTION
VICE PRESIDENT-GLOBAL MARKETING 1998-PRESENT
Established in 1996, SBS is a Global Hi-Tech Marketing and Management
Consulting Firm Serving the IT Infrastructure, xSP Service Provider,
Telecommunications, E-Commerce, Software, Consumer Electronics, and
Computer Industries. With a global network of Senior Consultants and
offices in the US and Europe, SBS is based in Parkland Florida.
Recent client engagements have included the timely and cost effective
delivery of the following:
Recent Client Feedback and Comments:
Lois Padla- Freddie Mac, 9/24/07 ESI Facilitation
"Marc did a great job. He's very experienced and knowledgeable"
Thomas Wilson- Dept of Veteran Affairs, 9/24/07 ESI Facilitation
"Awesome knowledgeable, charismatic and not boring."
ACSI 1996-98
VICE PRESIDENT-MARKETING (Advanced Data Services Group)
Conception, Design, and Successful Introduction of the ALLIANCE National
Data Referral Marketing Program, resulting in a 237% Increase In Qualified
Channel Sales Leads over '96. This includes Direct Mailer and 800#
CallCenter design and implementation, website production, Marketing
Collateral production, and program performance tracking management.
Successful Management of Voice & Data Agents including Systems Integrators,
Interconnects, VAR's, LD Agents, and Fiber Providers marketing Managed
Network Services, Local Dialtone, Bundled Circuit Packages, ATM,
FrameRelay, Dedicated Internet Access (T-1, T-3), and ISDN-PRI generating
an average of 155% Performance to quota in Q1 '98. Successful
implementation of the first Agent Channel Extranet for market pricing,
forms, procedures, and updates, resulting in a 14% Decrease in channel
management costs.
MARC A SALERNO
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BELLSOUTH BUSINESS SYSTEMS
1994-96
CHANNEL MARKETING MANAGER
Full P&L/Staffing Responsibility at BellSouth Business resulting in a 162%
Increase in Recurring Revenue for Switched & Data Networking Services.
Increased YTD Sales Revenues by 162% over '96 and Streamlined Costs and
Reduced '96 Florida Indirect Profit Center Expense/Revenue ratio by 7.75%
due to the establishment of the first Agent Extranet Website. Introduced
"Spring Referrals Rush" Promotion Generating $195,000 in Recurring Revenue
to BBS at a cost of only $625. Effectively managed staff of 85 Agents, 7
Account Managers, and 3 Admin. Personnel
TDS-TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS 1992-94
VICE PRESIDENT- MARKETING (American Paging & Wireless Subsidiary)
Coordinated the cross company software development, beta testing and cost
effective rollout of TDS's first Agent Billing Application. Productively
Marketed the LARGEST WIRELESS DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS FOR TDS IN THE US.
Recruited, Trained, and Motivated A Sales Staff Of Reseller (500+ Agent
Reseller Base, 27 Account Managers), Retail Distribution (22 Reps) and
Company Owned Retail Sales Centers (12) in the US.
RGB COMPUTER AND VIDEO INC.
1989-92
VICE PRESIDENT-GLOBAL MARKETING
Development of all Sales Channels for "AMILINK"- THE FIRST
SOFTWARE/HARDWARE VLAN Based INTERFACE FOR COMPUTER CONTROL OF VIDEO
EQUIPMENT IN THE US. Management of 35 Software Developers and 12
Distributors across the US, Canada, Caribbean, and Europe generating an
additional 78% in gross revenue from the previous year. Conceived and
Designed "The New Deal" National Dealer Sales and Marketing Plan providing
20 new incentive programs under a tiered discount matrix resulting in a 29%
Increase In New Dealer Applications. Effectively managed 12 International
Distributors, 4 VAR's, and 35 Sales Managers and Reps.
SONY CORPORATION OF AMERICA
1985-89
GLOBAL ENTERPRISE ACCOUNTS MANAGER
Organized and Coordinated business and industry marketing and management
program directed at FORTUNE 100 Accounts and Industries such as: NASA, US
CUSTOMS, RYDER, MOTOROLA, HARRIS, Blockbuster, FPL, and BURGER KING.
Effectively managed 17 GLOBAL FORTUNE 100 ACCOUNTS.
NATIONAL SALES & MARKETING MANAGER- Sports Systems
Development of "CADDYCAM"- THE FIRST VERTICAL MARKET BASED VIDEO TRAINING
AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM. Work included sourcing manaufacturing facilities,
procuring parts vendors, establishing production schedules, and developing
a product rollout plan. Recruited, Managed, Trained, And Motivated A Sales
Staff Of 23. NATIONAL SALES RECORD to the NY YANKEES Organization.
Personally conducted all direct negotiations with George Steinbrenner for
all program management concerns and needs.
VIDEO MARKETING SPECIALIST- US Consumer Video Group
Marketing Manager for all Consumer Video development, awareness, and
exposure programs via new vertical market and existing Distribution
Channels resulting in a 22% increase in dealer sell through. Solely Chosen
To Conduct International Product/Market Overview Presentations in Tokyo and
Kyoto to the SONY International Video Products Group Akio Morita-SONY
FOUNDER.
GLOBAL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
American Marketing Association (http://www.ama.org)
American Management Association (http://www.amanet.org)
The Internet Coast (http://www.internetcoast.org)
Palm Beach Business Development Board (http://www.bdb.org)
Miami Chamber of Commerce (http://www.greatermiami.com)
The Miami City Club (http://www.miamicityclub.com)
MARC A SALERNO
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EDUCATION
*PHD
Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership
(*Accepted- Pending Program Entrance)
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
http://www.waldenu.edu
MBA
Masters of Business Administration
ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY, Miami, Florida
Major: Management
http://www.stu.edu
BBA
Bachelor of Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Coral Gables, Florida
Major: Management and Organization
http://www.miami.edu
Early Developmental Studies Included Matriculation At The
WORLD RENOWNED "THE HUN SCHOOL" Intl. Prepatory
School of Princeton New Jersey
http://www.hunschool.org
AWARDS
2006 ESI INTERNATIONAL- Certified Facilitator
2005 DeVRY UNIVERSITY-ADJUNCT PROFESSOR-MARKETING, PR, Business Technology
2004 VISTA RESEARCH- Capital Group Investment Banking Advisor
2001 COUNCIL OF ADVISORS- Council of Communication and Technology Advisors
1999 GLOBAL INDUSTRY MARKETING SPEAKER- IIR Intl. Dist.
Channel Marketing Conf., London UK
1999 SBS CONSULTING & DISTRIBUTION: "Pinnacle" Executive of the Year
Marketing Award
1997 BELLSOUTH "Best Of The Best"- Top Alternate Distribution
Channel
1995 TDS: "Gold Eagle" TOP MARKETING AWARD- American Wireless
Division
1993 SONY Corporate & Government Account's: Top Sales & Marketing-
Government Distribution Channel
1991 SONY: TOP US MARKETING- Sports Electronics Sales Division
1987 SONY Honbucho Award: EXCELLENCE IN MARKETING- SONY Consumer
Video Group