Dave Heath: Sales Director in san clemente, California
Dave Heath

Sales Director
san clemente | United States
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Surf
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Director of Global Sales Joybees Footwear | 10/2019 - Current
* Grew Joybees from 0 revenue to current volume today with 30% EBITDA by the end of 2022.
* Hired a national sales team of professional independent representatives that opened up over 400 national accounts in a broad distribution portfolio.
* Opened major and key accounts such as Zumiez, HSN, Ron Jon.
* Hired The Blue Bird sales group who works directly with the Target buying team to develop an all-door program in Target for 3 seasons.
* Hired 4th Ave distribution out of Canada that quickly grew Joybees to 2 million in sales in Canada.
* Work directly with the CEO and the board of directors to strategize on new business development, product development, global sales expansion in key regions by specific customers.
* Responsible for management presentations with the CEO to help sell Joybees to possible future investment partners.
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Director of Global Sales Joybees Footwear | 10/2019 - Current
* Grew Joybees from 0 revenue to current volume today with 30% EBITDA by the end of 2022.
* Hired a national sales team of professional independent representatives that opened up over 400 national accounts in a broad distribution portfolio.
* Opened major and key accounts such as Zumiez, HSN, Ron Jon.
* Hired The Blue Bird sales group who works directly with the Target buying team to develop an all-door program in Target for 3 seasons.
* Hired 4th Ave distribution out of Canada that quickly grew Joybees to 2 million in sales in Canada.
* Work directly with the CEO and the board of directors to strategize on new business development, product development, global sales expansion in key regions by specific customers.
* Responsible for management presentations with the CEO to help sell Joybees to possible future investment partners.
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Sales Engineer/Signicast | 04/2018 - 10/2019
* Responsible for business development in the Aerospace, Medical, Industrial and Sporting Goods manufacturing industry.
* Received the largest business award for 40 million with Space X for their starlink satellite program.
* Opened General Atomics, a 2-billion-dollar government defense contractor to manufacture parts for their military drones. My business award was over 1 million in the first quarter of working at Signicast
* Traveled throughout California weekly for in person meetings with potential key customers to potentially increase new business opportunity for Signicast.
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Sales Engineer/Signicast | 04/2018 - 10/2019
* Responsible for business development in the Aerospace, Medical, Industrial and Sporting Goods manufacturing industry.
* Received the largest business award for 40 million with Space X for their starlink satellite program.
* Opened General Atomics, a 2-billion-dollar government defense contractor to manufacture parts for their military drones. My business award was over 1 million in the first quarter of working at Signicast
* Traveled throughout California weekly for in person meetings with potential key customers to potentially increase new business opportunity for Signicast.
The Sak Brand Group
Channel Leader of Lifestyle | 08/2014 - 04/2018
* Responsible for launching Sakroots into the Specialty Lifestyle Channel and grew new revenue over 2 million in the first year.
* Grew and developed a new distribution channel in the outdoor and surf channel for handbags and footwear with 4 seasonal deliveries.
* Hired 10 key independent reps, opened major national accounts like Tillys, REI, The Buckle and Pacific Sunwear.
* Worked with marketing to create instore displays, POP and social media influencer campaigns to drive sales and brand awareness.
The Sak Brand Group
Channel Leader of Lifestyle | 08/2014 - 04/2018
* Responsible for launching Sakroots into the Specialty Lifestyle Channel and grew new revenue over 2 million in the first year.
* Grew and developed a new distribution channel in the outdoor and surf channel for handbags and footwear with 4 seasonal deliveries.
* Hired 10 key independent reps, opened major national accounts like Tillys, REI, The Buckle and Pacific Sunwear.
* Worked with marketing to create instore displays, POP and social media influencer campaigns to drive sales and brand awareness.
A Subsidiary of Crocs
Director of Global Sales/Ocean Minded | 01/1998 - 07/2015
* Managed the Ocean Minded business unit under Crocs Footwear. Crocs is a 1.2-billion-dollar global public company.
* Lead a national sales team consisting of 16 well-qualified sales representatives and travel with them frequently.
* Hired Global distributors and worked with the Crocs Global sales team to expand the brand in Canada, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
* Developed personal relationships with accounts to grow the brand in over 1000 retail action sports locations.
* Managed and opened large retail chain locations, such as Pacific Sunwear, Zumiez, West Marine, The Buckle, Journeys, Tilly's, DSW and Dillard's to build the U.S. business from 1 million to 8 million in 3 years.
* Worked directly with the executive team to plan quarterly forecasting, product development, line segmentation strategies, advertising campaigns, and trade shows.
* Coordinated and presented product sales clinics to educate the retailer about our brand message and product.
* Directed a group of inside account managers and customer service reps.
A Subsidiary of Crocs
Director of Global Sales/Ocean Minded | 01/1998 - 07/2015
* Managed the Ocean Minded business unit under Crocs Footwear. Crocs is a 1.2-billion-dollar global public company.
* Lead a national sales team consisting of 16 well-qualified sales representatives and travel with them frequently.
* Hired Global distributors and worked with the Crocs Global sales team to expand the brand in Canada, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
* Developed personal relationships with accounts to grow the brand in over 1000 retail action sports locations.
* Managed and opened large retail chain locations, such as Pacific Sunwear, Zumiez, West Marine, The Buckle, Journeys, Tilly's, DSW and Dillard's to build the U.S. business from 1 million to 8 million in 3 years.
* Worked directly with the executive team to plan quarterly forecasting, product development, line segmentation strategies, advertising campaigns, and trade shows.
* Coordinated and presented product sales clinics to educate the retailer about our brand message and product.
* Directed a group of inside account managers and customer service reps.
Von Zipper
East Coast AND International Sales Manager | 01/1998 - 12/1998
* Managed all East Coast reps and international Distribution for Von Zipper eyewear prior to the billabong acquisition.
* Hired and managed a group of east coast independent reps and helped them launch a new eyewear brand to key East Coast retailers.
* Attended all east coast trade shows.
* Traveled frequently with reps to support sales and help build the correct account base.
Von Zipper
East Coast AND International Sales Manager | 01/1998 - 12/1998
* Managed all East Coast reps and international Distribution for Von Zipper eyewear prior to the billabong acquisition.
* Hired and managed a group of east coast independent reps and helped them launch a new eyewear brand to key East Coast retailers.
* Attended all east coast trade shows.
* Traveled frequently with reps to support sales and help build the correct account base.
Styx Board Shop
Manager | 01/1995 - 12/1997
* Managed and motivated a group of employees to excel in customer service at retail.
* Hired and worked closely with the employee staff to make sure sales were profitable and merchandise was chosen correctly.
* Coordinated skate demos on a monthly basis with professional athletes, sales representatives & customers to promote the retail store and the brands we supported.
Styx Board Shop
Manager | 01/1995 - 12/1997
* Managed and motivated a group of employees to excel in customer service at retail.
* Hired and worked closely with the employee staff to make sure sales were profitable and merchandise was chosen correctly.
* Coordinated skate demos on a monthly basis with professional athletes, sales representatives & customers to promote the retail store and the brands we supported.
Stewart Surfboards
Assistant Buyer | 01/1991 - 12/1994
* Worked in retail customer service.
* Assisted the buyer when viewing several apparel and accessory lines.
* Merchandised and organized departments in the store, such as, surfboards, wetsuits, accessories, and clothing.
Stewart Surfboards
Assistant Buyer | 01/1991 - 12/1994
* Worked in retail customer service.
* Assisted the buyer when viewing several apparel and accessory lines.
* Merchandised and organized departments in the store, such as, surfboards, wetsuits, accessories, and clothing.
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