Jon Parker

About Jon Parker

Sales leader, global sales executive, and customer advocate, with over 20 years of experience in both the consumer goods and high tech markets. I\'ve led large sales teams, built new product offerings, worked with hundreds of customers, managed partnerships with many of the worlds\' biggest companies including Accenture, IBM Global Services, Deloitte Consulting, Walmart, REI, Dicks Sporting Goods, GNC, Spreetail and Amazon to develop and execute strategic go to market strategies that drive increased sales, expand market penetration, and increase profitability. My diverse industry experience working for Fortune 500 companies and family owned businesses provides me with a unique perspective on critical business issues and how to solve them. I am passionate about creating customer value, helping employees move forward in their careers, and driving growth. I enjoy taking on challenges and solving complex problems by breaking them down into basic elements, identifying critical elements, and developing solutions. My leadership style is grounded in humility, empathy, and the belief that no individual is larger than the team. I provide clear direction, trust in the team to do their job, and provide coaching and help remove obstacles to achieving our objectives.

Experience

1. Global Sales Director

   Kahtoola

   Oct 2022 — Present

   Leads the development, management, and execution of a global strategy for a partner network of distributors and key accounts, driving sales growth and international expansion. Focuses on building strong partnerships, optimizing market penetration, and ensuring sustainable revenue growth through strategic initiatives and data-driven decision-making.Leads and manages a global sales organization of 30 sales agents, driving the execution of strategic initiatives to maximize market opportunities and deliver sustained revenue growth. Focuses on performance optimization, sales strategy execution, and team development to achieve business objectives.

Education

• Old Dominion University

  BA

Skills

• Account Management
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Brand Development
• Program Management
• Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Product Management
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Integrated Marketing
• Business Strategy
• Sales
• Marketing
• New Business Development
• Leadership
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Sales Management
• Product Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Product Development
• Solution Selling