Ken Miner: Executive Leader | Business Operations | Strategic Planning in Denver, Colorado
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Metsa Machines LLC
Managing Director, North America | 10/2023 - Current
Lead European import and North American distribution company with full P&L responsibilities focusing on forestry, agriculture, outdoor power sports, mobility, and outdoor recreation
• Report and collaborate weekly with CEO, CFO, and staff on state of the business
• Reduced expenses by 65% this fiscal year over last fiscal year
• Increased gross profitably 27% on average across all product lines YTD
• Improved relationships with manufacturers resulting in increased supply chain efficiencies
• Retain, hire, and coach employees across all job categories
• Organized warehouse and yard operations improving morale among employees
• Instituted standard operating procedures improving quality and reducing service calls by 50%
• Applied accounting and inventory controls to reduce miscellaneous expenses by $300k in 2024
• Execute ongoing SWOT analysis improving Metsa position in the firewood industry
• Performed detailed forecasting and cash flow analysis on $5 million worth of booking orders
• Lead and oversee domestic and international trade shows
• Implement dealer development, training, and retention programs increasing dealer count by 15%
Honbike
Managing Director, US | 01/2022 - 09/2023
Set up and executed US business, overseeing operations, budgeting, forecasting, ordering, P&L, inventory, HR, legal, and accounting
• Initiated IndieGoGo campaign for the US generating over $500,000 in revenue
• Negotiated contracts with Best Buy worth over $5 million annually
• Established $10 million in product liability insurance to allow sales to big box retailers
• Oversaw the 18,000-unit, $4.5 million acquisition of Bird NA ebikes
• Built sales plans to achieve $14.4 million in gross revenue on acquired Bird NA ebikes
• Conducted financial and market analyses
• Created three-year sales, marketing, budget, and operational plans
• Coordinated product road map for US to achieve $20 million in first year gross sales
• Developed multi-channel sales approach targeting traditional and non-traditional segments
• Prepared hiring, management, and personnel growth plans
• Reported health of the business twice monthly to Leadership team in China
FANTIC MOTOR S.P.A.
General Manager | 02/2019 - 01/2022
Headed Fantic USA global brand strategy in US overseeing all business operations, management, forecasting, P&L, banking, staffing, marketing, sales, and support
• Built a US organization and oversaw $8 million in annual gross revenue
• Increased gross revenue by 30% annually
• Developed US-specific marketing impact and social media strategy
• Streamlined supply chain and service response saving over $100k over three years
• Negotiated $250k tax incentive program moving US HQ from California to Colorado
• Hired, trained, and coached 12 independent individuals and agencies for the US market
• Represented Fantic USA as member of the main US bike lobbying group, People for Bikes
• Presented to local, state, and federal land managers on ebike policy initiatives
• Reported annually at Fantic HQ in Italy, to board of directors on planning, goals, and results
• Held monthly online meetings with C-suite team in Italy
Outdoor and consumer product goods
Outdoor Industry Consultant | 05/2018 - 02/2019
Assisted various start up companies in:
• Go to market
• Grow existing business
• Risk Management
• Financial Analysis
• New Business Development
• Sales Management
• Expanding brand recognition
• Streamlining supply chain, organizing product development, and assisting in process improvement
Haibike USA
Director of Sales/General Manager, North America | 04/2015 - 05/2018
Oversaw and managed all business operations, staff, and projects in North America, aligning with global strategic goals and financial targets
• Coordinated with German product development team to design bikes for the North American market
• Increased unit sales by 333%, dollar sales by 218%, and gross profit by 259% over 3 years
• Developed $20 million three-year budget and strategic business plan
• Hired, directed, and coached 16 individuals across US & Canada, including inter-office personnel, factory reps, and independent reps and agencies
• Ordered and controlled $15 million in annual inventory
• Negotiated $500k contract with Colorado Economic Development Board to move Haibike from Washington to Colorado
• Led efforts with local nonprofits and state legislators to successfully establish laws supporting ebikes
• Invited to speak to bicycle trade groups such as: Bicycle Colorado, People for Bikes, and Bicycle Products Suppliers Association
• Worked directly with C-suite in Germany presenting quarterly reports
Mahindra GenZe
E-Bike Category Sales Manager | 10/2014 - 04/2015
• Responsible for managing the selling and promotion of the GenZe E-bike and accessory items across North America
• Achieved sales goals on monthly and quarterly basis
• Managed a network of retail partners opening new sales channels
• Worked with C-suite staff to ensure products were delivered according to brand positioning
• Acted as the voice of GenZe to industry partners, dealers, and consumers
• Coordinated with event staff to show products at retailer, trade, and industry events
• Traveled domestically and internationally as part of sales development
• Participated with Head of Merchandising to plan and select accessory assortments
• Built and managed an team of independent sales representative and agencies
• Implemented and maintained Salesforce CRM
365 Sports, llc
Founder, Independent Sales Representative | 07/2004 - 10/2014
• Built a company and territory with total sales exceeding $1.5 million in the cycling, running, and outdoor markets, meeting all sales objectives and expectations
• Represented Ecco Shoes, Louis Garneau, and other major manufacturers
• Organized and grew multiple consumer product goods in cycling apparel, soft and hard goods, and accessories
• Returned Loius Garneau sales region into a growing market with gross revenue exceeding $700,000 annually in less than two years
• Ranked top three sales reps for Louis Garneau yearly
• Held weekly planning and reconciliation meetings with The Sports Authority and Cabella’s
• Pioneered start-up and emerging product brands including Trailhead hats, Valdora Cycles, Nineteen wetsuits, Compex Stimulators, Kahtoola snow traction
• Hired and managed seven independent sub-reps
BMC Switzerland
Sales Manager, Rocky Mountains & Southwest | 10/2011 - 01/2014
• Directed a $10 million bicycle sales operations for a ten-state region, maximizing growth, revenue, and profit for both BMC and retailers
• Grew BMC revenue by 30% annually and doubled BMC territory dealer base over three years
• Led initiatives to expand territory while increasing gross revenue three-fold
• Identified prospects, prepared, and delivered new dealer proposals focused on business and growth plans
• Developed and managed expenses, budgets, and forecasts
• Increased sell through and brand presence at the retail shop level
• Coordinated and delivered retail staff training, consumer night events, and onsite demos
• Planned and executed national and regional events, including athlete coordination, media interviews, and logistics
Jarden Team Sports
Account Executive | 03/2008 - 09/2008
• Managed all aspects of The Sports Authority account by developing and implementing sales strategiesthat promoted the sale and sell through of all Rawlings brands including deBeer, K2 Novelty
• Worked closely with The Sports Authority DMM, Buyers, and Planners to establish appropriate salesgoals based on sales history analysis and projected sales trends
• Met regularly with Jarden/Rawlings sales management to review sales data and account management
• Worked closely with Jarden/Rawlings departments to coordinate product presentations and provideinformation on technical aspects of product including design and materials
• Worked closely with The Sports Authority DMM, Buyers, and Planners to establish appropriate sales goals based on sales history analysis and projected sales trends
• Met regularly with Jarden/Rawlings sales management to review sales data and account management
• Worked closely with Jarden/Rawlings departments to coordinate product presentations and provide information on technical aspects of product including design and materials
McKesson Provider Technologies
Training Instructor | 01/2007 - 11/2007
• Designed and developed complex product application and technical curriculum as well as soft andhard skills training for customer support employees.
• Developed product specific certification programs for over fifteen McKesson Products.
• Introduced multimedia, distance learning training program to McKesson allowing immediate reductionin travel with increased training and positive customer service reviews.
• Created training plan for each McKesson Clinical Support department across the United States.
• Wrote quarterly and yearly training goals and plans for McKesson’s Clinical Support Division
• Presented monthly New Hire Training for all new McKesson Provider Technology employees
Education history
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Science - BS | 1985 - 1989
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