Chris Kenner

Experience

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  Nightlife Music

  Jan 1999 - Oct 2008

  Account Manager / Product Manager / Sales Representative

  • Internal and external sales and marketing to new and existing clients• Account Manager: Internal and external training, customer service and technical support to new and existing clients, installation and service of products• Product Manager: Worked with IT team to develop hardware and software of products• Worked with music team to curate playlists and add new relevant music and media content monthly• Entertainment Manager - Managed a team of over 30 mobile and bar - club disc jockeys. Party hire jukeboxes• Coordinated and attended various trade shows in Australia and USA• Developed and managed positive business relationships with audio visual companies, local and national hospitality brands management and employees at assigned partner locations Show less

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  Peter Lik USA

  Nov 2008 - Dec 2009

  Production Manager / Project Manager

  • Production Manager at Corporate Office• Increased weekly and annual production output by over 50%• Operations Manager from Corporate Office to Galleries• Customer service to new and existing clients• Special Projects Manager• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals• Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output• Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.• Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.• Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity. Show less

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  Orange Door - Entertain : Advertise : Engage

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2019

  President Operations & Sales - Managing Partner

  • Key role and instrumental in taking the company from zero turnover to over $1.5 million in revenue annually• Increased monthly and annual sales by over 100%• Internal and external sales and marketing to new and existing clients• Account management, training, technical support and customer service to clients, installation and service of products• Developed and managed positive business relationships with audio visual companies, local and national hospitality brands management and employees at assigned partner locations• Oversee and managed customer service, manufacturing, sales and administration, technical support team• Recruit staff for all roles and train for their respective positions• Negotiate and execute new and existing client agreements, process agreements and payments• Inventory ordering and management• Oversee and manage day to day operations of USA side of company• Shipping and receiving management• Product Manager: Worked with IT team to develop hardware and software of products• Part of Executive Team in reviewing, identifying and prioritizing strategic initiatives.• Managed, supported and grew business relationships with existing and new accounts and developed strategies to increase sales and revenue.• Efficiently resolved sales, customer service and account issues to maximize customer satisfaction.• Worked with music team to curate playlists and add new relevant music and media content monthly Show less

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  Loop Media, Inc.

  Mar 2020 - Dec 2021

  Director Sales National Account

  • Internal and external sales and marketing to new and existing clients• Increased monthly and annual sales by over 50%• Account management, training, technical support and customer service to clients, installation and service of products• Oversee and assist managing customer service, sales and technical support team• Negotiate and execute new and existing client agreements, process agreements and payments• Shipping and receiving management• Developed and managed positive business relationships with audio visual companies, local and national hospitality brands management and employees at assigned partner locations• Efficiently resolved sales, customer service and account issues to maximize customer satisfaction.• Worked with music team to curate playlists and add new relevant music and media content monthly• Worked with IT team to develop hardware and software of products Show less

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  BIT Pros Fire Services

  Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  Sales Manager

  • Internal and External Sales of New Fire Apparatus to Fire Departments for HME Ahrens Fox and Marion Body Works fire apparatus manufacturers• Sales of over $2 million dollars for 2022 (did this from nothing new sales wise as was a new addition to the company)• Created and manage all social media outlets, website• Manage all sales, pricing, bid and contract negotiations of new fire apparatus• Implemented and manage Exsalerate CRM database• Organize and attend trade shows• Attend mid and final inspections of new fire apparatus being built at the manufacturers facility with customers• Work with financing companies for fire departments to procure new fire apparatuses• Managed, supported and grew business relationships with existing and new accounts and developed strategies to increase sales and revenue.• Efficiently resolved sales, customer service and account issues to maximize customer satisfaction.• Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates• Met with clients, delivering presentations and educating on product and service features and offerings Show less

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  Nightlife Music

  Mar 2023 - now

  Your business. Your music. Your identity. Connecting you and your customers with music hand-picked for your brand.Nightlife Music is one of the largest employers in the Australian music industry. We create soundtracks for some of the most successful businesses across the world providing our products and services such as back ground music, audio only music, music videos, karaoke, digital signage, bar game shows, ambient video channels and more. Our award-winning software and media player is the product of over 30 years of ongoing research and development and provides the entertainment backbone for thousands of businesses world wide.We work directly with record labels and content creators to license their work for use in business environments - ensuring artists get paid when their content is played and proudly provide a licensed music platform for commercial use, while simultaneously increasing the uptake of consumer streaming services.www.nightlife.com.au Show less Your business. Your music. Your identity. Connecting you and your customers with music hand-picked for your brand.Nightlife Music is one of the largest employers in the Australian music industry. We create soundtracks for some of the most successful businesses across the world. Our award-winning software and media player is the product of over 30 years of ongoing research and development and provides the entertainment backbone for thousands of businesses world wide.We work directly with record labels and content creators to license their work for use in business environments - ensuring artists get paid when their content is played and proudly provide a licensed music platform for commercial use, while simultaneously increasing the uptake of consumer streaming services.www.nightlife.com.au Show less

  • International Business Development Manager

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Product, Growth & Training Specialist USA

    Mar 2023 - now