Brett Bakken

About Brett Bakken

Experienced CEO with a successful history of working in the wholesale industry. Strong business development and entrepreneurial skills. Great relationships with all major retailers and retail channels. Our sales team has developed brands such as Anker, Govee, and HTVRONT from zero to market leaders in North American retail.

Experience

1. President, North America

   Govee

   Mar 2022 — Present · US

   Lead the North America team at Govee, overseeing the creation of cutting-edge LED lights and smart home devices.• Implemented integrity, boldness, and passion in product development to revolutionize traditional living.• Increased revenue through innovative product launches and strategic market positioning.• Created and lead a team of over 30 people in the US and CA.

Education

• University of Washington

  BA, Economics

Skills

• Purchasing
• Team Building
• Team Leadership
• Sales Operations
• Pricing Strategy
• Pricing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Inventory Management
• Business-to-Business (B2b)
• Retail
• B2b
• Product Marketing
• Sales Presentations
• Manufacturing
• Business Development
• Negotiation
• Forecasting
• Strategic Planning
• Account Management
• Sales Management
• Leadership
• Product Development
• Strategy
• Marketing
• Trade Shows
• Sales Process
• P&L Management
• Product Management
• Sales
• Key Account Management
• Direct Sales
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• New Business Development
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• International Sales