Peter Jones

About Peter Jones

Sales | Operations Executive | Business Development | Fractional LeadershipDriven executive with deep experience leading sales growth, operational excellence, and business transformation across multiple industries. I help organizations unlock value — improving revenue performance, streamlining operations, and building customer-focused strategies that drive profitability.With a proven record of delivering measurable results, I specialize in bridging strategy and execution. My approach blends data-driven decision-making with practical, hands-on leadership to accelerate growth, enhance quality, and strengthen team alignment.I work with companies looking to scale, optimize performance, or navigate operational change — from small manufacturers to larger enterprise divisions.Let’s connect to explore how we can create measurable results and leverage opportunities together. Some examples of my work include the following: Designed and built a waste oil processing plant and a special waste landfill. Led efforts on behalf of Itron Inc, in developing and launching handheld RF computer products that produced $15M+ in sales, reducing time-to-market by 40%. Spearheaded the launch of Itronix Corporation\'s manufacturing operation that played a significant role in $75M in revenue growth. Specialties: Sales Engineering P&L Management Operations Leadership Change Management Market Share Growth Turnaround Oversight Supply Chain & Lean Practices Strategic Planning & Execution Vendor Selection & Management Project Development & Management Customer Relationship Management

Experience

1. Business Development & Vertical Sales Director

   Belden Inc.

   Aug 2022 — Present · US

   Belden Inc. is a global leader in high-quality, end-to-end signal transmission solutions, delivering a portfolio designed for mission-critical industrial, enterprise, and broadcast networks.As Business Development & Vertical Sales Director, I drive growth across North America by:Revenue Growth: Delivered double-digit YoY revenue increases across targeted verticals (industrial automation, enterprise networks, and broadcast/media).Market Expansion: Opened new accounts in underpenetrated markets, generating multimillion-dollar pipeline growth and expanding Belden’s footprint in strategic industries.Partnership Development: Built and managed high-impact partnerships with system integrators, OEMs, and channel partners to accelerate adoption of Belden’s secure connectivity solutions.Solution Selling: Championed consultative sales strategies, aligning Belden’s technology portfolio with customer business outcomes—resulting in improved customer retention and increased cross-sell opportunities.Team Leadership: Directed cross-functional sales and technical teams, driving alignment between business development, product management, and marketing to execute go-to-market strategies.Strategic Influence: Played a key role in positioning Belden as a trusted partner in the global digital transformation journey, focusing on reliable, secure data, audio, and video transmission.

Education

• Whitworth University

  Master in International Management, International Management

• Montana State University-Bozeman

  Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering and Management

Skills

• Sales Management
• Budgets
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Six Sigma
• Quality Management
• Crm
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Negotiation
• Strategic Planning
• Consulting
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Construction
• P&L Management
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Petroleum
• Product Development
• Strategy
• Sales
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Business Development
• Project Management
• Sourcing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Business Process Improvement
• Human Resources
• Integrated Marketing
• Customer Service
• Purchasing
• Manufacturing
• Process Improvement
• Engineering
• Contract Negotiation