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Kevin Parker

Los Angeles,USA

Summary

Qualified Sales Leader with proven track record in driving revenue growth and leading high-performing sales teams. Successfully implemented strategic sales initiatives that resulted in significant market expansion. Demonstrated expertise in building strong client relationships and leveraging market insights to optimize sales strategies.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Developer / Musician

Parker Provisions
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Spearhead the design and development of cutting-edge products within the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the guitar industry
  • Contribute to the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to production, developing a seamless and engaging user experience for musicians

Director of Sales

Royer Labs
01.2012 - 01.2022
  • Successfully increased sales of Vintage King by 40%, Sweetwater by 15% and the European market by 30%
  • Direct the global sales operations for all products and services worldwide
  • Developed and implemented long-range sales strategies and forecasts
  • Maintain sales volume, product mix and selling prices, forecasting supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors
  • Established and gained strong long-lasting customer relationships with such domestic companies as Sweetwater, Vintage King, and international accounts SEA, DMT, HHB and more
  • Oversee promotions, new product launches, marketing, new account acquisitions, training, and inventory levels and stocking requirement
  • Represent company at trade shows and events such as NAMM, Musikmesse, AES to network and generate leads to enhance annual sales goals
  • Provide feedback and market data for new product development

Product Manager

Fryette Amplification
01.2010 - 01.2012

Product Manager

Guitar Center Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010

Sales Manager

Budda Amplification
01.2004 - 01.2008

Sales

Gelb Music
01.1999 - 01.2004

Western Divisional Sales Manager

Mesa Boogie Ltd
01.1986 - 01.1999

Skills

  • Sales process optimization
  • Sales team training
  • Revenue growth
  • Sales funnel management
  • Sales training and leadership
  • Profitability optimization
  • Trade show representation
  • Sales strategy development
  • Competitive analysis
  • Supplier sourcing
  • Relationship building
  • Sales targeting

Timeline

Developer / Musician

Parker Provisions
01.2022 - 01.2024

Director of Sales

Royer Labs
01.2012 - 01.2022

Product Manager

Fryette Amplification
01.2010 - 01.2012

Product Manager

Guitar Center Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010

Sales Manager

Budda Amplification
01.2004 - 01.2008

Sales

Gelb Music
01.1999 - 01.2004

Western Divisional Sales Manager

Mesa Boogie Ltd
01.1986 - 01.1999
Kevin Parker