John Boccuzzi, Jr. 34 connections

With nearly 20 years experience in sales and marketing, Boccuzzi LLC (BLLC) offers strategic sales solutions and specializes in retail, CPG, and technology. We work with you to develop a new or enhance an existing sales force. With unique team-building experiences, a practical approach to negotiation, and first-hand knowledge of effective go-to-market strategies, BLLC inspires individuals and companies to shape and realize their vision. We are the complete resource to help you build one of the most important functions of your business.

Responsible for all Kenosia operations, including sales and marketing, financial performance and controls, software development, and human resources

Increased revenue from fiscal 2007 to 2008 by over 20%

Created and filled key positions including VP of Product Development and Consulting and Director of Sales to enable business development, product enhancements and customer service

Built exceptional Support and Consulting organizations, resulting in #1 ranking in Customer Experience for 2007 and 2008 by Consumer Goods Technology Magazine

Reported directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer

Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to promote DataAlchemy® and KnowledgeShare software products, resulting in 136% of sales goal in FY2004

Established relationships with consumer products manufacturers, including GE Consumer Industrial, Bacardi, Philip Morris USA, Nestle USA, Kendall-Jackson, Revlon, and L’Oreal

Handled all licensing, renewals and subscriptions

Managed client training and developed it as a value-added service

Instrumental in positioning Kenosia for sale to Halo Technology Holdings, Inc. in 2005

One of the first three employees of independent Bristol subsidiary, Kenosia Corporation

With $2.5 million equity investment, contributed to achieving 40% year-over-year profitable growth for four consecutive years

Hired, trained and led a team of 8 sales professionals with responsibility for entire product line

Marketed software products to clients in North and South America, and worked with counterparts in Europe to expand customer base to over 14 countries

Generated revenues representing 65% of the parent company's annual sales volume

Promoted from Account Executive to Sales Manager and Director Positions

Sold Bristol Technology flagship product Wind/U to major software firms that needed to develop their software solutions on both Windows and UNIX

Became #1 Account Executive in less than 6 months on a team of seven

Served as key member of internal Bristol Technology team that created the concept for Kenosia Corporation

Responsibilities included creating and developing new business programs with Consumer Package Goods companies and pharmaceutical firms in North America. Attained and managed projects for major accounts including: Tropicana, Schering-Plough, The Wall Street Journal, GEM Communications and Alcone Marketing. Generated $1.2 million in annual sales, ranking as the top sales executive in 1996 and 1997