Timothy Josefowski

Experience

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  American TV

  May 2008 - Jul 2011

  Retail Sales Manager

  Responsible for Small Electronics department to meet profit, margin, and commission goalsHired, trained, developed, and mentored staff of up to 10 employees to meet and exceed sales goalsPlan and gave daily and weekly meetings on product knowledge, sales techniques, and store informationAssessed department trends to identify areas of needed improvementMaintained department merchandising through delegationHandled customer service issues to maintain a positive memorable customer experienceWorked in conjunction with Store Manager to ensure cliental base continually grows Show less

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  Sony

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2013

  Channel Manager

   1st point of contact for over 2000 CDW account managers covering Sony professional displays & projectors, consumer televisions and home theater, as well as professional & consumer imaging products  Managed bid requests through the Sony bid system Followed up on quotes and bid opportunities on a daily basis Promoted the use of Sony selling & learning tools – including Sony Learn 2 Earn program, bid desk, GEB programs, contract pricing and other sales incentive programs Provided regular feedback on effectiveness of tools to Sony Key Account Executives Submitted a monthly report on the state of the business Conducted trainings for reps on entire Sony product line Worked in conjunction with Sony Key Account Executives and CDW Brand Manager to conduct events, floor days and table tops Created fliers and initiated social media push to promote offers and incentives Increased overall brand awareness by engaging account managers on the sales floor and at company events Show less

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  VMware

  Aug 2013 - Sept 2014

  Small Business Inside Sales Rep

   1st point of contact for all CDW SMB West account managers for all VMware core and adjacency products Engage CDW SMB customers on VMware portfolio Build and manage sub-50K pipeline, including any deal registrations from start to finish.  Facilitate group trainings in person and via WebEx to CDW sales teams Follow up on product quotes as well as finding net-new opportunities from existing VMware sales Utilized daily floor walks on CDW floor to build long-term relationships with account managers Conduct tabletops, floor days, and CDW events to stimulate product quotes Show less

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  JB&A

  Sept 2014 - Mar 2015

  Director of Channel Sales and Distribution - CDW

  Founded in 1996, JB&A is a leader in the field of Digital Media and Video Technology. We are dedicated to bringing the most innovative and complete Digital Media Management, IPTV, Streaming, Digital Projection and Connectivity solutions to market. JB&A is staffed by industry experts. JB&A provides support in every step of the pre and post sales process. JB&A is a unique mix of Consultant, Channel Partner, Solutions Provider and Distributor with an ecosystem of certified, tested and proven products and workflow solutions. Show less

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  Promethean

  Mar 2015 - Nov 2023

  Dynamic Channel Manager Team Leader at Promethean, spearheading strategic partnerships with industry leaders including CDW, Trafera, SHI, Connection, Insight, Zones, ConvergeOne, and GHA. Proven track record in leading high-performance teams, driving channel growth, and exceeding revenue targets. Expertise in developing and executing comprehensive channel strategies, fostering collaborative relationships, and optimizing partner ecosystems. Eager to leverage leadership skills to further elevate Promethean's market presence and maximize success across key partnerships. Show less

  • National Channel Manager - Team Lead

    Jun 2019 - Nov 2023

  • National Channel Manager - CDW

    Mar 2015 - Jun 2019
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  Merlyn for Education

  Nov 2023 - Jan 2025

  Channel Director

  - Oversee all Channel team activities, including partner relationships, MDF/Marketing Plans, new partner onboarding, partner training/development, deal desk, partner quoting, and partner incentive programs. - Coach GTM Team (consisting of Sales and Channel) on best practices to maximize channel growth. - Worked in tandem with Sales Executive Leadership, Marketing, and Backend Support to cultivate a Channel strategy

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  Grammarly

  Feb 2025 - now

  Channel Partnerships Manager - Education