Joe Pitassi
HIGHLAND
Summary
Accomplished in transforming strategic vision into actionable value, I spearheaded sales initiatives at Maid Brands, driving significant market share growth. With expertise in sales leadership and strategic planning, I excel in fostering customer relationships and developing innovative business strategies and product innovation, resulting in enhanced revenue and profitability.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President of Retail Sales
PLZ Aeroscience
11.2011 - 07.2015
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing new strategies and streamlining operations.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to drive business growth, resulting in higher revenues and market share expansion.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
Owner
Maid Brands, Inc.
02.2001 - 11.2011
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with retail customers, resulting in repeat business and expansion.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Vice President of Sales
Spectrum Brands
05.1992 - 01.2001
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing innovative sales strategies.
- Secured key accounts with targeted presentations, strengthening brand reputation amongst industry leaders.
- Spearheaded expansion into new territories, establishing a strong presence in untapped markets.
- Introduced new products or services to market with carefully orchestrated go-to-market strategies.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
Regional Sales Manager
Boyle Midway
04.1990 - 05.1992
- Expanded market share within the region by identifying growth opportunities and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Increased regional sales by implementing strategic marketing plans and nurturing key client relationships.
- Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
Education
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05-1985
Skills
- Business development and planning
- Strategic leadership
- Operational excellence
- Growth planning
- Strategic plans
- Revenue generation
- Corporate presentations
- Partnership development
- Marketing expertise
- Sales growth
Timeline
Senior Vice President of Retail Sales
PLZ Aeroscience
11.2011 - 07.2015
Owner
Maid Brands, Inc.
02.2001 - 11.2011
Vice President of Sales
Spectrum Brands
05.1992 - 01.2001
Regional Sales Manager
Boyle Midway
04.1990 - 05.1992
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
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