Peter Leon

About Peter Leon

Talented sales and marketing leader who brings broad based multi-industry experience with companies serving all major classes of Retail, Wholesale, Licensing, Distribution and Manufacturing channels of trade. A true professional whose strong attention to detail and business analysis skills, coupled with deep market knowledge and customer relationships, leads to strategic action that facilitates business development and growth. From progressive roles in National Accounts Management, Senior Sales & Marketing Management and overall General Management, this business professional has developed a diverse set of management and leadership skills to succeed in a business environment.Specialties: Industry expertise includes Branded Gift, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Timepieces, Business Accessories, Kitchen & Bath fixtures, Security Storage, LED Lighting-Commercial & Industrial, Toner/Printing Technology, Confectionery and Packaging products. Overall experience in General Management, Senior Sales and Marketing Management, Key Account Management, Operations, Human Resources and Customer Service/Sales Administration. In addition to domestic experience, this business professional has also worked with Canadian and Latin America Operations.

Experience

1. Vice President Sales & Marketing

   Aa Sign & Awning

   May 2025 — Present · Warwick, RI, US

   AA Sign & Awning, based in Warwick Rhode Island, is a fully integrated custom design, fabrication and installation operation focusing on all types of commercial and residential signs awnings, vehicle graphics, electronic message centers and residential living enclosures throughout Southern New England region since 1946. Develop and implement Sales and Marketing programs to all business channels including but not limited to General Contractors, Property Management Companies, Retail Stores/Shopping Centers/Malls, Local/State /Federal Government Agencies, Schools/Colleges/Universities, Public & Private Business Associations, Financial Institutions, Restaurant/Hospitality, Gas/Convenience Stores, Automobile Dealerships/Auto Body Centers, Healthcare /Hospital/Senior Living Centers, Storage Centers, Legal Firms, and Manufacturing Operations. Manage P&L, Customer Service Department and four internal sales representatives.

Education

• Suffolk University

  B.S.

Skills

• Consumer Products
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Direct Sales
• Product Marketing
• Sales Presentations
• Merchandising
• Sales
• Crm
• Retail
• B2b
• Negotiation
• Marketing Management
• Strategy
• Market Planning
• Business Development
• New Business Development
• Sales Operations
• Pricing Strategy
• Sales Management
• Pricing
• Strategic Planning
• Advertising
• Key Account Development
• National Accounts
• P&L Management
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Competitive Analysis
• Management
• Selling
• Trade Shows
• Forecasting
• Marketing
• Leadership