Matthew Getz
Vice President of Business Development @Al Karam Towel Industries
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President of Business Development @Al Karam Towel Industries
New York, NY, US
Significant sales growth in the last two years as a function of updated design and conviction that our product will be successful in the stores. Placed goods in new retailers and in additional departments of existing retailers.
EDUCATION
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Science, Business & Psychology
ABOUT MATTHEW GETZ
Taking companies to the next level for over 20 years, I specialize in driving revenue, profitability, competitive differentiation, distribution, and operational excellence. I have spent my career accelerating results for companies in the branded and private-label soft home products manufacturing industry. ABOUT ME: GROWTH STRATEGY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Through holistic assessments of companies’ strengths, weaknesses, and key business drivers, I develop robust strategies that address products, distribution channels, and the market presence to propel the top and bottom As the Vice President of Business Development for Al Karam Towel Industries, I increased sales by $13mm in two years, developed product to be sold in additional departments and met with upper management in all major As the President of Scent-Sation, Inc, I grew sales 62% by expanding distribution to mass merchants, launching the e-commerce business, creating new product categories, and developing exclusive, private-label lines for prominent PEM America, Inc. I pre-sold a lucrative program for the domestic manufacturing of cotton sheets to Bed, Bath & Beyond and propelled JLA Home Furnishings\' projected sales up by tens of millions in revenue annually by differentiating the product and securing placement in Bed, Bath & Beyond stores. FUEL OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE Laser-focused on maximizing profits, I drive efficient, cost-effective a Business Consultant for home furnishings manufacturers and importers, I increased cash flow for multiple clients through financial strategies surrounding import payment paved the way for PEM America’s new division by scoping requirements for its first U.S. manufacturing plant and a timeline to Scent-Sation, I boosted the net profit 25% by moving manufacturing from the U.S. to China. I also optimized efficiency by converting a domestic facility into a design studio and distribution center. PERSONAL NOTES My first passion is music, and I have been a drummer and guitar player all my life. I have written songs and played in bands, orchestras, and jazz quartets. SPECIALTIES Strategic Planning • Business Development • Operations Management • Product Development • Sales • Marketing • Product Management • Quality Control • E-Commerce • Continuous Improvement • Outsourcing • Supplier Sourcing • KPIs • Business Plans
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