John Kazmer
It is no secret that the retail'sector has been fundamentally
transformed. Beyond the industry's digital revolution, there are
also new streams of information available at customers' fingertips,
literally. This enables them to make informed or impulse decisions
in a split second. Competition for customers is fierce, and savvy
retailers are reinventing their customer experience models to align
with market expectations. The industry requires innovators who are
agile and adaptable. I understand retail's nuances and complexities,
and am poised to guide the industry to its continued success.
As a leader in the mass production sector, I have worked with
multiple retailers to help them drive improvements in efficiency and
scale growth. Through Turchese, a firm I founded in 2014 , I have
leveraged my relationships forged over the last 2 decades with
manufacturers in the USA and Asia as well to enable my clients to
achieve their goals. to date, I have generated double digit growth of
revenue for my clients, who include the major big-box retailers.
I am excited to share my enthusiasm and expertise with a growing
and disruptive organization. If you would like to connect, please
contact me at [email protected]
Founder/President
Mooresville, NC, US
Work Experience
Blue Penny Technologies, LLC, Co-Founder, Jan 2020 ~ Present
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Turchese, Inc, Founder/President, Jan 2014 ~ Present
Cultivate mid-size company from startup to current success; design and
market consumer products, Create and execute marketing strategies for
overseas factories and companies to successfully distribute and sell products to mass US retailers. Oversee product designs, budget, contractors, and sales growth. Cultivate key relationships with domestic and international industry experts to negotiate pricing, expand clientele, and maximize sales opportunities.
Marshall Associates Inc, Director of Sales & Marketing, Jan 2000 ~ Dec 2014
Served as board member and provided strategic vision. Represented clients to mass US retailers and supervised 4 direct reports. Established relationships with industry leaders in China, networked with factories to identify marketing opportunities for imports, and developed product designs.
