mark hoefler

Formerly Gemini Industries. Developed and managed console and PC video game accessory category from start up. Responsibilities included conceptualization of products, sourcing, business and strategic planning, copy and technical writing, license development, strategic relationships, trend and risk cost analysis, pricing, product positioning, and sales calls on major retailers and distributors.

Representation and strategic business / sales planning for new JVC Americas Kids PC start up product range. JVC is one of the Worlds leading consumer electronic manufacturers.

Sales of floor coverings including broadloom carpet, and tile to builders and designers in Southern California for one of the industries former top manufacturer suppliers to the trade. "Don't be the judge and jury of the styles, let your customer decide" "Do what you have to do each day and the money will come" .....Mike Derderian Quotes

Start up division Memtek Products of Tandy (Former owners of Radio Shack), Territorial sales to dealers and distributors, opened over 50 accounts the first three months. Product line included the industry’s first universal A/V remote controls.

Sales to National Retailers and Distributors of Philips Consumer Electronics, Accessories, Digital Photo Frames, Headphones, Batteries, DLO branded MP3 Accessories & DECT phones. Management of Independent Rep Group Brokers for the Northeast United States.

Sales, Management and Marketing of console and PC game accessories for importer / manufacturer in the category that later became the World leader and acquired by Recoton a publicly traded company. Responsibilities included sales to major accounts, management of rep group brokers, pricing, program, and merchandising strategies

Began as Key Account manager and promoted to Sales Manager. Supervised direct sales force. Won numerous awards for outstanding performance including employee of the month for re activating lost accounts.

Sold Fisher consumer electronic products and supporting lines in an assigned territory.

Sold consumer electronics and appliances to dealers in an assigned territory in Southern California and Southern Nevada. Increased territorial sales over $3 million, received letters for outstanding performance. Called on buying groups such as Key, AVB, Marta and others.

Sales to national retailers such as Walmart, Target, Kroger, CVS, Groupon, Toys R Us, Amazon of digital healthcare products. Set up and managed National and Canadian independent rep group brokers.

Sales, management, and marketing for interactive video game peripherals. Responsibilities included sales to domestic and international retailers and distributors, license acquisition, co- product sourcing, strategic business planning, POS and Plan-O-Gram concepts, co-copy and technical writing, management of graphic and industrial design teams, and outside manufacturer rep group brokers.

Sales, Management and Marketing of console video game accessories Responsibilities included product development, sales to major accounts, management of rep group brokers, pricing, program, and merchandising strategies. >Took company sales from less than $1 million to over $12 million in two years.

Monster, Inc. was founded by "Head Monster" Noel Lee over 36 years ago as a company dedicated to creating products that enhance the audio and video experience of end users. Monster®, under its Monster, Inc. brand, is the world's leading manufacturer of connectivity solutions for high performance audio, video, car audio, computer, console and computer gaming, professional audio and sound reinforcement. Under its Monster Cable® brand, the company leads the way in advanced audio, video, and data connectivity solutions, and under the Monster Power® brand, it provides high-performance AC power line conditioning and protection products for audio/video systems. Monster, Inc. has continued its revolution of consumer electronics, seamlessly blending fashion and lifestyle into an exceptionally engineered collection of high performance headphones. Monster, Inc. is a pioneer in innovative technologies offering more than 3,000 products in over 120 countries worldwide.Visit us at www.monsterproducts.com

Sales and product development of consumer electronic lifestyle products & fashion accessories sold through various retailers including department stores, boutiques, gift stores, and theme parks.

Activities and Societies: Competed on Fencing Team