Kevin Johnson: Sales, marketing and business development leader in North Kingstown, RI

Sales, marketing and business development leader with proven track record of implementing solutions to increase market share and sustainable revenue growth. Extensive hands-on knowledge of strategic selling, product innovation, brand management, and team recruitment and retention. Executive with successful history of direct accountability for new business revenue, product development, profitability growth of private label and global brands. J&L and Associates 8/19 - Present Principle Under Armour East Coast Sales Agency for Run Specialty, Sporting Goods and Footwear Retailers. Responsible for all Northeast sales and marketing operations, key account management, business development and strategic growth planning, customer relationship development, contract negotiations, customer retention, staff recruitment and management.

Responsible for all sales and marketing, key account management, contract negotiations, sales staff recruitment and management. Successfully develop and execute all sales objectives. Full P/L responsibility. Implemented new product launch programs with Dick's Sporting Goods, Academy Sports, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Target, Amazon, AAFES and Canadian Tire.

Formulated sales goals and objectives, including global sales quotas, budgets and seasonal booking goals for three divisions exceeding 25% growth. Positioned Dexter Bowling as the Number One Bowling Shoe in the world.

Designed and sourced private label footwear programs for major sporting goods retailers, mass merchandise retailers, and major golf footwear brands in the US, UK and Australia. Travel extensively to the Far East, Europe, Pac Asia, Brazil, Mexico and the Dominican Republic for footwear development and production management.