Jeff Dworkin
Brooklyn | United States
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Bike
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Outdoor
Skate
Snow
Wake
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Bern Helmets
National Sales Mananger | 04/2023 - 01/2025
Bern Helmets 2023-2025
National Sales Manager
Global Manufacturer of Bike, Skateboard, and Ski/Snowboard Helmets
• National Sales Manager for all Specialty Dealers (IBD) as well as Regional and National Retailers
• While at Bern I Managed all In-House Sales and Customer Service.
• Rebuilt and lead a team of 24 Independent Sales Reps throughout North America.
• My focus was on opening and reopening dealers across North America.
• I was able to open and or reopen over 200+ Bike, Ski, and Snowboard Dealers in the U.S. Leading to an approximate $200.000.increase in year 1 and $250.000 in sales year 2.
• Responsible for all regional and national trade show activities from selection and attendance to booth design, merchandising and staff, to increase customer acquisition and engagement.
• Provided CEO and COO with accurate forecasts and sales activity reports.
• Worked with Owner, Marketing and Brand Management team in creating successful sell-in strategies.
Propel Bikes
Lead accessory Buyer | 05/2020 - 01/2023
Sporting goods manufacturer specializing in e-bikes
-Lead the accessory buying line with a focus on servicing local customers, safety, innovation, and margins
-Provide education to customers new to the e-bike industry and lifestyle
-Drive retail sales through production education, lifestyle recommendations, and customer service
-Maintain and improve the retail facility for effective operations in inventory and merchandise control
Lynkem
Director of Sales | 10/2019 - 07/2020
Marketing automation for brands and retailers; Role eliminated due to the impacts of COVID-19
? Consistently drive pipeline through lead generation and qualification through industry research, networking, prospecting, and marketing efforts; onboarded 15 new accounts in 3 months
? Understand client challenges and expectations to align with products and services
? Identify opportunities for existing account growth to facilitate stronger relationships and increase revenue
? Formulate and execute business plans and strategies in alignment with business objectives
? Provide sales management with accurate forecasts and sales activity reports
? Develop brand positioning in partnership with cross-functional partners for market differentiation, meeting consumer needs, and increasing customer acquisition and engagement
? Create a customer onboarding process to ensure delivery, understanding, and timeline expectations
Bravo Sports - Highline Industries
Director of Sales And Business Development | 01/2014 - 01/2019
Bravo Sports - Highline Industries| San Diego, CA 2014 - 2019
Director of Sales (Bravo Specialty Bike / Skate / Snow Division) 2018 - 2019
National Sales and Operations Manager (Pro-Tec and Nutcase) 2015 - 2018
Sales Manager, East of the Rockies (Pro-Tec) 2014 - 2015
Global manufacturer for outdoor and action sports; Pro-Tec was acquired by Bravo in 2015 and an evaluation of performance led to a promotion at the newly merged company to include Pro-Tec and Nutcase.
? Lead priority accounts with Pro-Tec, Nutcase Helmets, and specialty clients within the Bike, Skate, and Snow division
? Direct all global sales and in-house operations for three lines of business; increase YoY revenue by 10% and pre-book orders by 50%
? Manage Pro-Tech’s east coast territory sales (skate, bike, snow, and water business) and in-house operations; increase YoY sales by 35% and $1.5M
? Across priority accounts and new business, increase east coast and Midwest regional sales by 50%
? Generate new business and warm leads for 250+ accounts based on market research, prospecting, networking, and marketing efforts
? Lead product development in Nutcase and Pro-Tec Helmet collaborations based on market research, competitive advantage, industry trends, consumer feedback, and cost
? Manage an in-house team of sales of customer service, as well as an independent sales rep team of 24 to ensure brand and product education
? Rebuild and develop key accounts for national chains, specialty, and online retailers
? Oversee regional and national trade show activities (Interbike, Sea Otter Classic, and SIA and OR Show) to optimize brand visibility and marketing efforts
Transpack
Sales Consultant | 12/2013 - 07/2014
Sales Consultant
Ski, skate, and snowboard luggage, backpacks, bags, and accessories
? Managed national sales team of direct and independent sales representatives to increase seasonal pre-books by 25%
? Lead regional trade show planning and execution to increase brand visibility, demo products, provide product education and drive sales
Triple Eight Distribution
National Sales Manager | 01/1999 - 06/2013
Global designer and distributor for helmets, and protective gear from Olympic athletes to students; Primary partner for protective gear for the Skateboard, Snowboard, Bike, Watersports, and Roller Derby industries.
? Consistently increase company sales by 20% YoY, and grew the protective gear business by 250%
? Oversee regional and national marketing campaigns and promotions to drive consumer awareness and purchases
? Drive, designed, and created over a dozen new protective gear products in partnership with product development that became bestsellers and staple products for the brand
? Managed a sales team across the U.S. and international markets
? Responsible for all regional and national trade show activities from selection and attendance to booth design, merchandising, and staff, to increase customer acquisition and engagement


