Brian Johnson

Oversee the acquisition and divestment of redesigned residential properties, collaborating with LDG Properties LLC. Negotiate financing terms with various loan providers for both long and short-term projects.

Negotiated long-term logistics-data agreements with industry leaders Toshiba America, Werner Enterprises, Freeport Logistics, GlobalTranz, Hyundai Marine, Tom McLeod Software, Yusen Terminals, fostering strong partnerships and driving revenue growth. Successfully grew sales and profits quarterly, demonstrating a strategic approach to achieving business objectives.

Negotiated long-term logistics-data agreements with Toyota Logistics, Swift Transportation, Knight Transportation, Estenson Logistics, Simon Transport. Managed sales and service in a 10-state region and developed strategic partnerships to drive business growth and revenue.

Signed new product agreements with major retailers including Costco, Target, Electronic Boutique, Best Buy, Alliance Game Distributors, and Babbage’s. Overhauled the sales team and implemented training, resulting in consecutive profitable quarters and achieving record-breaking sales numbers with new client acquisitions.

Developed strategic partnerships with key national accounts such as Costco, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Canadian Tire to launch over 50 video game products, including the top-selling product in company history. Grew the direct sales team and company representatives, increasing area of responsibility to over 40% of the company’s total revenue.

Increased sales revenues by 45%, turning a previous year's loss into a significant income. Collaborated with EDS manufacturing GSA to schedule SMB (Computers) for the US Military, further contributing to revenue growth.

Grew the sales team and increased personal percentage of total company sales from 8.35% to 35.32%. Negotiated and signed Volume Purchase Agreements with 24 key national accounts, and was awarded Top VP 3 out of four times.

Managed sales and service for the 13 largest software company, a predecessor to Lotus 1-2-3. Handled sales and service in a designated territory for the original Atari game console and computers. Conducted marketing research with A.C. Nielsen, delivering comprehensive insights into consumer buying behavior.

Studied Business at the University of Iowa from 1971 to 1975, completing a Bachelor of Arts degree. This program provided a foundational understanding of business principles and practices.