Jon Chouinard

VP of Sales & Marketing at 1stVision Inc.

Jon Chouinard has a strong background in sales and business development within the technology industry. Jon has held various roles in different companies throughout their career, starting with 1stVision Inc. as the VP of Sales & Marketing, where they were responsible for driving company sales and profitability through business development and implementing marketing strategies.

Prior to that, Jon worked at Baumer Group as a Sales Manager, Vision, where they managed the Vision Technologies Group and was responsible for developing OEM accounts, channel management, and solution selling.

Jon also held the position of Sales Manager, Eastern Region at JAI, where they managed the sales channel and increased OEM sales annually. Jon was responsible for strategic business planning, including the development of yearly business plans, forecasting, and identifying and closing significant OEM accounts.

Before JAI, Jon was a Product Line Manager at Microscan, overseeing the NERLITE product line. Their responsibilities included establishing a business plan, defining product roadmaps, and ensuring global competitiveness.

Jon's career began at Siemens Energy & Automation, where they held two roles. As a Business Development Manager, they developed and managed new business within cross-functional teams, generating new OEM accounts and alliances. Jon also achieved an additional 14% gross margin increase over targets during an economic downturn. As a Global Product Manager, Jon was responsible for the Product Life Cycle of Lighting products, obtaining market requirements and driving product specifications.

Jon's earlier experience includes roles at RVSI / Northeast Robotics, where they managed distribution channels and expanded the business into new markets as a Sales Manager. Before that, they worked as an OEM Sales Engineer, developing new relationships and managing current accounts.

Throughout their career, Jon has demonstrated a strong track record of driving sales growth, developing strategic business plans, and building strong relationships with customers and partners. Jon has expertise in OEM sales, channel management, market research, and product development.

Jon Chouinard's education history includes attending the University of New Hampshire-Manchester, although no information is provided regarding the start year, end year, degree name, or field of study. Additionally, Jon attended NHTI, Concord's Community College, where they pursued a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on the MET program. Again, no specific dates are given for this educational experience.

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  • VP of Sales & Marketing

    June, 2015 - present