Seeking an innovative company to accelerate growth by leveraging leadership experience, full-spectrum business acumen, and a proven record in sales, operations, and product development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Country General Manager – Vice President Sales & Marketing, Western Hemisphere
FilaUSA
06.2013 - 06.2025
Led a complete transformation of FilaUSA, repositioning it as a top company in its category.
Responsible for P&L performance, Salesforce CRM, QlikView, JDE implementation, and sales‑team management.
Trained, coached, and managed company and independent sales reps and technical managers across the Americas and Italy.
Transformed sales from near zero to multimillion‑dollar results.
Developed the Fila brand from a niche European label to one of the top three brands in the U.S. market.
Built distribution channels with Amazon, Home Depot, Floor & Décor, Louisville Tile, Cancos, Dal‑Tile, Olympia Tile, Interceramic, and more.
Launched innovative products that positioned the company as the category’s leading market innovator.
General Manager – Vice President Sales & Marketing, North America
Deutsche Steinzeug America
06.2009 - 06.2013
Introduced titanium‑dioxide treatment to rainscreen facades and interior porcelain tiles.
Managed company employees, multiple U.S. locations, and independent reps.
Oversaw national/international accounts: Aldi, Floor & Décor, Home Depot, Lowe’s.
Increased sales 40 % during the Great Recession.
Introduced Buchtal Facades and Toto Hydrotect to the U.S. market.
Expanded channels for Keope porcelain, Jasba Design, and Buchtal façade products.
Vice President Supply Chain & Company Branch Sales
Florida Tile
06.2001 - 06.2009
Oversaw branch‑sales structure of 32 nationwide stores; managed 200 reps, and 60 managers.
Developed a new international purchasing structure, improving supply‑chain efficiency.
Directed complete outsourcing of product lines during plant shutdown and rebuild.
Increased branch sales 35 % and profitability 15 % through supply‑chain negotiations and consolidation.
Developed private‑label agreements with major manufacturers (Mannington, Shaw, Del Conca, Florim USA, Megatrade).
Launched high‑end ceramic product offerings, boosting average order value.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Bethel University
06.1982
Ph.D. - Ancient Languages and History
Emory University
12.1987
Master of Arts - Ancient Languages and History
Princeton Seminary
06.1985
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Suite
Strategic Leadership
Business Development
Cross‑Functional Team Management
Sales Strategy
Brand Growth
Accomplishments
Marketing - Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in [X%] growth of customer base.
Supervision - Supervised sales team to monitor sales activity and goal achievement.
Staffing - Worked directly with Human Resources to streamline hiring and onboarding process.
Business Development: - Spearheaded acquisition of two competitor companies.Established and managed partner relationships on a daily basis. Developed new marketing strategy which increased customer base by 23%.
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Country General Manager – Vice President Sales & Marketing, Western Hemisphere
FilaUSA
06.2013 - 06.2025
General Manager – Vice President Sales & Marketing, North America
Deutsche Steinzeug America
06.2009 - 06.2013
Vice President Supply Chain & Company Branch Sales
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