Blair McMullan

Recruited back from Zreiss Distributors to help build a Bluetooth Speaker product line under the new KODAK brand for audio which they had just licensed for North America. using the experience I had accumulated while selling brands such as Dolphin, QFX etc. They did not have representation in this area only legacy items offered under their Borne Brand.

Participated in the set up including product features, package design, certifications, in building a full product line from 2 x 3.5" to 18" in size to offer a full Bluetooth Speaker line up.

Working from my home office, presented the product line to most major retailers in North America depending on the product fit and buying situation.

I personally introduced a PSI system for inventory control which they did not have in place.

My responsibility's include developing price sheets including any sales program each account requires. Working with a base cost agreed and set by company.

Directly working with and attending meetings with each individual buyer.

In Canada my customers and contacts include. Best Buy, COSTCO, Canadian Tire, Shoppers Drug Mart, London Drugs, Loblaw - now managing 3 Bluetooth Speakers on plan o gram thru SYNNEX. Jean Coutu, Visions,Tanguy, TJX Winners, Giant Tiger, every Jr Department store selling in Canada

In the US market current customers and contacts include members of the NTAM group, ABC Warehouse, Electronic Express, BrandsMart USA,, Big Lots while in operation, DDs, Ross.

Opened and maintain 2 medium size distributors, one in NYC, one in Doral Florida

Opened and manage 5 items with Walmart Puerto Rico on plan o gram

Recruited by Z Reiss a large private family owned consumer electronics distributor in Brooklyn NY to help them enter the Canadian market, they market their own private brand called "Impecca" and " Courant". They as well distribute many other lines, Dolphin, QFX, Craig,etc. I worked with existing customers such as Nebraska Furniture Mart, BrandsMart USA, Menards, Heartland America and others.

Canada was a success opening every Jr Department store, plus London Drugs, Jean Coutu, Shoppers Drug Mart, The Source, 12 accounts from the east coast to the west coast. Over 2,000 store fronts in total

Worked with currency exchange, tariffs, shipping points, freight rates.