Dave Williams

CEO and Founder of Global AV Sales

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

About

Personal Statement I am an outgoing and friendly person with real drive and enthusiasm to succeed at every challenge. I love being involved in business at all levels but particularly in the strategic development and direction of business, sales & marketing and people management. I am very comfortable making tough decisions and have a thorough understanding of all aspects of business including Sales, Marketing, Finance / Profit & Loss, Logistics, Personnel and overall ROI. I bring strong personal values to my work, being honesty, integrity and a genuine desire to help people. Key Strengths • Holistic business approach, including people, finance, operations, sales, marketing and online • People leadership and mentoring; lead by example with enthusiasm & determination • Analytical, strategic and tactical thinker not forgetting the finer details on the way • Not afraid to make the ‘hard’ calls on business and people • Results / Solution driven • Ability to manage different personality types; highly adaptable management style • Excellent presentation & communication skills at all levels of management • Fast, effective relationship building skills • Excellent Negotiation Skills • Tech Savvy – Hardware, Software, Online SEO & SEM Brands I have managed and worked with over the years include: Trading Post / Sensis, Australian Associated Press, Krix, Tributaries & Clarus Cables, Mytek Digital, Garvan Acoustic, mObridge, Sonus Faber, Tannoy, JBL, Harmon Kardon, ARCAM, Cambridge Audio, Rega, Nakamichi, Loewe, Rotel, Audio Research, Wadia, Conrad Johnston, Polk Audio, Alpine Electronics, Pioneer, AudioQuest, Cord Cables, Infinity, KEF, Denon, Marantz, Chario, Anthem, Exposure, plus a few others too! Specialties: Consumer Electronics, Automotive Electronics, New Business Start ups, Change Management, Sales Management, People Management, Account Management, Marketing, Sales & Marketing Strategy & Implementation, Web site optimization, Relationship management, Purchasing

Experience

  • Global AV Sales (Self-employed · 17 yrs 8 mos)
    • Chief Executive Officer
      Oct 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

      Simply a name change from Asia Pacific Sales Management, to better relate to the region we now cover.

    • Business, Sales & marketing support for the Consumer Electronics Industry
      Nov 2008 - Present · 17 yrs 8 mos

      Sales, Marketing and General Business support for Consumer Electronics Manufacturers and distributors around the world. Connecting people and brands together! Many call us an 'International Sales Rep' but we're so much more than that. Initially specialising in the Asia Pacific region, we now cover the whole world for most of our manufacturers. We work as part of your brand team to ensure a seamless process and to maximise your ROI (Return on Investment) with each client. Each distribution partner has direct contact with the manufacturer too. Its the people we work with that make this special. Brands we are currently working with are Krix Loudspeakers, Graham Audio, Cerasonar Invisible Speakers, Garvan Acoustic, Tributaries Cables, Clarus Cable, Ferrum Audio, LEA Professional, MC2 Audio, Ultrafide, HDA/uControl, Viva Audio, Screen Excellence, Moose Sound & Electrocompaniet .