Imker's Resume

Imker

Consultant / Project Management - Focusee

Male

34 y/o

Sales representative/Sales Director/Regional Sales Director/Account Director/Marketing/Marketing Planning/Business Channels/Business Data Analysis/Marketing Director/Industrial/Product Design/Hardware Engineer/Hardware Test Engineer/Hardware Product Manager

Live in New Zealand

Nationality New Zealand

Summary

Driven by a purpose rooted in engineering and marketing excellence and a desire to create meaningful change, I offer 10+ years of experience in product development, from CAD design and hardware engineering to international product development, sourcing and commercialisation. I thrive on blending creativity, technology, and human connection to develop products and systems that solve real-world problems, and I bring this passion to driving sales growth by effectively communicating the value of these solutions. Proven ability to achieve over $100M in global sales. Broad experience in manufacturing, innovation, and global market strategy across China, New Zealand, and Africa. Seeking to contribute this expertise as a Technical Sales Manager.

Work experience

Consultant / Project Management - Focusee

Focusee

2023.01-Current

(2 years)

Spearheaded relocation to Guangdong, China, to strategically engage with the global manufacturing and technology hub. Provided contract design and engineering expertise to manufacturers in Foshan, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou, contributing to product development initiatives. Led initiatives focused on developing and integrating new green technologies for emerging markets. Conducted market analysis and feasibility studies during a sales trip to Africa, identifying potential new market opportunities. Collaborated with Chinese factories to optimize product design and marketing strategies, enhancing product appeal for Western customer segments.

Consultant / Project Sales

SPEC

2019.01-2022.01

(3 years)

Provided product design and marketing research expertise for home appliances, robotic harvesting machines, home heating systems, and agri-tech/indoor farming controllers. Led the development and launch of an automated indoor container farming system in Auckland, achieving a significant efficiency gain by reducing labor from 5 people to 1 person. Managed B2B relationships, facilitating manufacturing between customers in Germany and the Netherlands and manufacturers in China. Delivered design and engineering solutions to various organizations in New Zealand.

Project Manager

Bevie

2017.01-2019.01

(2 years)

Led engineering and design teams in developing brushless motors, controllers, and innovative home appliance solutions. Innovated with a LoRaWAN / Bluetooth and Wifi to produce smart home controllers, gaining hardware and software experience. Developed a novel 3000W integrated heating element system that was a first of its kind in a home appliance. Managed B2C online sales and marketing in the home appliance market. Built strong customer relationships with US retail and wholesale clients through direct engagement.

Design Engineer

imake

2013.01-2017.01

(4 years)

Introduced a first-to-market all-in-one brewing system. I was the first Engineer on the team and grew the team to twelve people. Led product lifecycle from concept to global launch. Drove significant business impact: designs doubled company revenue within three years. Oversaw design, manufacturing collaboration in China, market research, and rigorous testing.