Michael "Mic" Cardone

Experience

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  Whirlwind Interface International

  Jun 1988 - Jan 1995

  Sales and Artist Relations Manager

  Representing a leader in Audi-Visual Interface electronics through Manufacturer-to-Business sales and marketing relationship. Responsible for gross profit, sales development, supplier relations and key customer management.Managed 10 National Sales Account Representatives.Responsible for key account management - trade visits and account audits to monitor performance in the market.Responsible for maintaining key supplier relationships and oversee all sales and merchandising efforts in the market.Responsible for Trade Show Operations and Public Relations Show less

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  Time Warner Cable

  Jan 1995 - Jun 2010

  Interfaced with Executive Management team on a daily basis. Responsible for 120 employees in Residential, Telesales and Retail Sales operations including department restructuring, Budget, P & L, forecasting and overall performance. Proven and documented successful results. Director of Sales West Carolinas June 2004 to June 1, 2010 Corporate Down-sizingContinuedDeveloped Residential, Retail, I/OTelemarketing and Tech Sales for Greensboro Division ($20m in annual revenue) encompassing all Sales and Marketing for Video, Broadband, Telecom and Digital Phone services. Responsibility included Tech Sales for Charlotte and Greensboro Divisions.Developed Expense Budget and Sales Plans, Hired Management Staff, created training programs and commission structures for sales representatives, administrative and management team of 120 employees.Responsible for Retail Sales Operations including all Media buys, construction planning and property owner negotiations, agency relationships, sales plan execution, new product launch, legal compliance and acquisition, market surveys- monitor and report performance and demographics in a heavily diverse market. Show less Oversee business operations of 50 employees performing residential sales and telemarketing for; Increased yearly department revenue from $4m to $10m from 2000-2003.Direct involvement with the Marketing department and Executive staff to design strategies, analysis and marketing materials. Supervised 50 employees and responsible for hiring, training, promoting, motivating, disciplining and evaluating in accordance with company policies and procedures. Responsible for Residential Sales and Telemarketing including annual budget, forecasting and marketing strategies. Develop commission, training and recognition programs for Sales, Call Center, Telemarketing and Tech teams.Provided continual market and performance analysis, sales summaries and ROI business models. Spokesperson for over 50 Time Warner Radio and TV Commercial spots. Show less

  • Director of Sales

    Jun 2004 - Jun 2010

  • Director of Residential Sales

    Jan 1999 - May 2004

  • Sales Manager

    Jan 1995 - Jan 1999
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  Neutrik USA

  Apr 2011 - Apr 2018

  National Manager for OEM Electronics

  • National Pro AV Manager

    Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  • National Pro AV Manager

    Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  • Eastern US Regional Manager

    Apr 2011 - Dec 2017
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  AC ProMedia

  Apr 2018 - Oct 2020

  Vice President of Sales

  VP of Sales for a new division of AC Lighting Inc. with North American HQ based out Toronto, Canada.This position focuses on the Architectural, System Design and Consulting areas for the Pro AV & L industry. Products include High-End, Professional Lighting, Media Servers, Controllers, Software and Staging.

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  Neutrik USA

  Dec 2020 - Apr 2022

  Director of System Integrations
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  ENOVA USA

  Oct 2022 - now

  President at ENOVA USA-Connector and Cable Solutions

  ENOVA Solutions is the newest, most innovative cable and connector manufacturer in the industry. With over 40 years of experience and European engineering expertise and the brilliant Entrepreneur Renato Jost, we are bringing the finest Audio cabling and connectors back to the USA.