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John Pace

Pro Audio
Ridgefield,CT

Summary

Focused Sales Manager committed to motivating others and offering extensive knowledge penetrating new territories and promoting product lines. Highly effective mentor driven to assess individual and group performance to implement improvements and set goals. Determined individual with background in establishing and nurturing lucrative partnerships. Accomplished Sales Manager offering 17 years of experience developing and maximizing Pro Audiosales. Diligent in building and retaining accounts by providing support and attentive service. Expertise in marketing strategies, product promotion and merchandising to achieve market penetration. Successful record of expanding network connections through persuasive brand imaging. Accomplished Sales Manager offering 17 years of experience developing and maximizing Pro Audio sales. Diligent in building and retaining accounts by providing support and attentive service. Expertise in marketing strategies, product promotion and merchandising to achieve market penetration. Successful record of expanding network connections through persuasive brand imaging. Adaptable and forward-thinking Sal methodical about capturing every business development opportunity with multi-pronged approaches. Focused on continuous improvement of sales numbers through strategic management of teams and monitoring of market trends. Skillfully build connections and remove roadblocks by leveraging industry expertise. Experienced Sr. Sales Manager with over 17years of experience in retail. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.Sr. Sales Manager

Work History

Sr. Sales Manager

B&H Photo Pro Video Pro Audio
NYC, United States
05.2007 - 04.2020
  • B&H Photo Pro Video Pro Audio Sr. Sales Manager
  • Initiated new sales and marketing plans for product roll-outs, distribution and media strategy.
  • Held weekly meetings with director to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
  • Developed strategic relationships with key suppliers and clients to foster profitable business initiatives.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Closed over $7 million in new sales.
  • Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Met with current clients to assess needs and develop improvement plans.
  • Managed and motivated sales team to increase revenue [Number]% .
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
  • Consistently serviced accounts to maintain active contacts and continuously promote profitable offerings.
  • Formulated and presented innovative strategies to team members, executives and customers to build foundation for successful sales plans.
  • Achieved dramatic sales increase by skillfully managing relationships and proactive sales approaches.
  • Monitored Pro Audio markets to map marketing initiatives and maximized customer outreach by enhancing overall brand strategy.
  • Identified opportunities for growth within Global territory and collaborated with sales teams to reach sales goal.
  • Delivered engaging sales presentations to new clients, explaining technical information in simplified language to promote features and increase client base.
  • Improved sales processes to streamline customer acquisition and onboarding strategies.
  • Monitored metrics and marketing investments to assess performance and implement continuous improvements.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Developed innovative marketing campaigns to increase engagement with target demographic and drive brand exposure.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
  • Created effective strategies to target new markets after researching
  • Received Dealership of the Year award for Sennheiser 5 years in a row.

Sr. Sales Manager

Sam Ash Music
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Sr. Sales Manager
  • Sam Ash Music NYC responsible for recruiting, training and supervising Sales Associates at Sam Ash flagship store in NYC
  • Increased store sales, improved employee performance by recruiting, training and motivating sales staff
  • Created new display and merchandising concepts that improved sales.

Consultant

GuidePoint
01.2015 - Current
  • Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Handled confidential customer business and operational information.
  • Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication and resource utilization issues.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
  • Collaborated with department to achieve results
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings
  • Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease

Engineer /Music Producer

Self Employed
NYC, NY
06.1974 - Current
  • Producer for record projects for all major record labels
  • Received Numerous Gold & Platinum Records
  • Grammy Award winner “The New Standard” – Herbie Hancock
  • Skills
  • Management
  • Corporate sales analysis programs
  • All monitor systems
  • Employee reviews
  • Rand Development
  • Ales, Management, training and recruiting
  • Production, Engineering, Mixing
  • Label Executive
  • Communicated with distributors and label representatives to obtain new music.
  • Handled requests for specific musical selections.
  • Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
  • Considered factors such as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores and need for musical variety to select performance pieces.
  • Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
  • Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
  • Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.

Executive Director

Nudgie Music & 5 Points Records
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Restructured Nudgie Music LLC parent company and its subsidiaries, 5 Points
  • Ecords, Dharma Moon, and Nudgie Tunes
  • Improved record label business by restructuring and implementing change in: legal, brand development, sales, and marketing
  • Acquired new manufacturing and distribution channels for the label with A&D
  • Spearheaded multiple untapped revenue streams by initiating licensing of master rights, synchronization and mechanical rights for label’s catalog
  • Negotiated all contracts with Distributors,
  • Rtists, Producers and Remixers for label releases
  • Implemented all co-op programs with retailers Virgin Mega stores, Tower Records, Borders, Barnes and Noble by leveraging personal, corporate and retail relationships.

VP George V Records / Buddha Bar

George V Records
NYC, NY
03.2000 - 07.2003
  • Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
  • Handled all label affairs

Staff Senior lecturer

SAE
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • School of Audio Engineering}
  • I was responsible for the education of students covering numerous aspects of Professional Audio industry
  • Taught classes on acoustics, studio design and various aspects of recording, mixing and music production
  • Lectured on recording budgets, production schedules, microphone design and technique
  • Additional courses I taught were contracts for Licensing, Work for Hire,
  • Aster Rights, Publishing and Artist Contracts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fox Lane High
Bedford NY
06.1972

Skills

  • Advertising Campaigns
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Decision Making
  • Customer Complaint Resolution
  • Team Recruiting and Onboarding
  • Sales Program Coordination
  • Brand Development
  • Consultative Selling Techniques
  • Employee Retention
  • Cross-Channel Marketing
  • Closing Techniques
  • New Hire Onboarding

Accomplishments

I have numerous Gold and Platinum Records from my career as an Eng / Producer. Grammy Award winner for Herbie Hancock. Also received Dealership of the Year award For Sennheiser microphones 5 years in a row.

Timeline

Consultant

GuidePoint
01.2015 - Current

Sr. Sales Manager

B&H Photo Pro Video Pro Audio
05.2007 - 04.2020

Sr. Sales Manager

Sam Ash Music
01.2005 - 01.2007

Executive Director

Nudgie Music & 5 Points Records
01.2003 - 01.2005

VP George V Records / Buddha Bar

George V Records
03.2000 - 07.2003

Staff Senior lecturer

SAE
01.1999 - 01.2000

Engineer /Music Producer

Self Employed
06.1974 - Current

High School Diploma -

Fox Lane High
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