John Kendall

Background

About John Kendall

Accomplished Sales and Operations Leader with more than 20 years of management experience with leading firms including ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems and Stanley Security Solutions. Proven track record of increasing efficiency and profitability by strengthening internal systems, streamlining operations, implementation of successful sales processes and building top-performing teams. Created strategies that transformed declining “direct” regions into high performing profit centers, developed and implemented a more robust Distributor model through rationalization of less-dense populated “non-direct” areas of the country. Led the National Key Account business to year over year growth by way of product innovation, customer segmentation and seamless flow process improvement. North America Business Leader for global entrance into emerging markets, specifically Latin America. Consistently exceeded ambitious revenue and profit expectations by establishing positive, cooperative working environments. Core Capabilities; Sales and Operations Management & Strategic Planning Process Improvement & Project Management Architectural Sales & Design Support Product Innovation & New Product Launches Business Development & Product Management Inventory Management & Cost Control Financial Management, Budgeting & Forecasting Key Client Relations & Contract Negotiations Team Building & Staff Supervision Recruiting, Training, Coaching & Mentoring