Jim Waldron

Experience

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  Maxim Integrated

  Jan 1988 - Jan 2015

  Product Manager for multiple product lines with annual sales of more than $150 million and high gross profit margin. Responsible for all aspects of the product line including growing revenue, maximizing profit margin, developing business strategy and product roadmaps, life cycle management, and new product development.• Grew revenue by 15% CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) over a 5 year period.• Managed a 5 year revenue plan and presented the plan annually to senior management.• Identified and implemented cost reductions which increased gross profit margin by 15% resulting in gross profit margins in excess of 80%.• Established Initial Object Specifications after gathering customer requirements through customer sales calls.• Directed cross-functional teams, including design, test, manufacturing, and operations, to launch and introduce new products.• Developed and executed business plans which were approved by Maxim management for more than 20 new products.• Created data sheets, product introductions, press releases, product brochures, advertisements, customer presentations, and other sales tools.• Identified and implemented cost reductions which increased gross profit margin.• Established forecasts and drove manufacturing with production plans to meet market needs and inventory levels. Show less New product development and product management across all sales channels. Responsible for all aspects of the product line including growing revenue, maximizing profit margin, developing business strategy and product roadmaps, and life cycle management. Established design and functionality requirements for new products. Led cross-functional teams, such as design, test, manufacturing, and operations, to launch and introduce new products. Created data sheets, product introductions, press releases, product brochures, advertisements, customer presentations, and other sales tools. Identified and implemented cost reductions which increased gross profit margin. Established forecasts and drove manufacturing with production plans to meet market needs and inventory levels. Show less

  • Product Manager / Business Manager

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2015

  • Product Manager / Product Marketing Manager

    Jan 1991 - Jan 2001

  • Field Applications Engineer (FAE) / Sales Manager

    Jan 1991 - Jan 1991

  • Sales Engineer

    Jan 1988 - Jan 1991
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  Self-Employed

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

  Residential Real Estate Appraiser
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  Interstate Batteries

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Product Development Manager - Product Manager

  Managed multiple product portfolios and developed business strategy.• Established competitive assortment studies and positioning.• Incorporated Voice of Customer into product strategy.• Equipped Marketing and Customer segments with product information to promote product category growth.• Subject matter expert on multiple product lines.• Developed and maintained relationships with distributors and suppliers.• Coordinated pilot activity for potential new technology.

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  Lowe's Companies, Inc.

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Sales Associate
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  RS Americas

  Jan 2021 - now

  Product Portfolio Manager