Jon Derkits

Color More Lines

Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

The Master Agency

Partner

AUXO eCommerce

Founder

Forum Brands

VP of Brand Growth

Director of Brand Growth

Amazon

In this role, I was part builder, part operator, and part general manager, responsible for setting the strategic direction for my product family and executing against it by coordinating with internal stakeholders and partnering with third-party merchants.

Key responsibilities included:
-Account Management / Merchant Success
-Business Development
-Customer Experience
-Merchant Recruiting
-Operations
-P&L Ownership
-Program Management (Certified Refurbished, Seller Fulfilled Prime, Voice of the Seller, Warranties)
-Strategic Planning
-Subject Matter Expert (Customer Trust & Fraud Prevention, FBA Operations)

Head of 3P Marketplace, Consumer Electronics

Senior Category Manager, 3P Consumer Electronics

KPMG US

In this invite-only, Center of Excellence (COE) role for top technical members of the Economic and Valuation Services practice, I worked side-by-side with the most senior Partners in the firm to parse complicated tax issues and provide technical support to customer-facing teams on large and complex projects.

Key responsibilities included:
-Research & Thought Leadership
-Learning & Talent Development 
-Knowledge Management 
-Technical & Economic Support for Complex Engagements

Manager, Washington National Tax

In this customer-facing role, I served as a trusted adviser for multinational enterprises in a variety of industries including Diversified Industrials, Financial Services, Food, Drink & Consumer Goods, and Healthcare. I managed a portfolio of 10+ accounts, and exceeded my annual revenue targets by 200%+ for 3 consecutive years (top revenue producer for 2 of 3 years). My customers were CXO/VP/Director level executives, and this role required that I translate complicated tax issues into operational considerations to help my customers make trade-offs between risk, tax savings, and long term sustainability.

Key responsibilities included:
-Account Management & Customer Success
-Business Development & Strategy
-People & Project Management
-Sales

Manager, Economic and Valuation Services

Senior Associate, Economic and Valuation Services

Associate, Economic and Valuation Services

Gaming Laboratories International

Technical Administrator

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Economics

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Hi, I'm Jon and I'm a builder. 

Over the course of my 15-year career in management consulting and technology companies, I've built teams, I've built processes, I've built products, and I've built businesses (the 10-figure kind). I'm at my best when I'm in a role with scope and significance, and my superpower is consistency.

Some things I'm GOOD at include dealing with ambiguity and making good decisions in fast-paced, uncertain environments. Some things I'm *GREAT* at include obsessing over customers and developing my people.

Follow me here on LinkedIn if you want to hear my thoughts on Amazon, building great teams, or the current state of Chicago sports.

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CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Harmony, Achiever, Learner, Positivity, Ideation

DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE
eCommerce, Marketplaces/Platforms, Valuation 

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Business Performance Measurement, Category Management, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, Financial Statement Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, P&L Ownership, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Written Communication

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Amazon Seller Central, Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Microsoft Office, SQL, Tableau

Tall Oak Advisors

Co-Founder

South Eagle Lake Holdings

We invest in cash flowing businesses, ranging from service-based, manufacturing, distribution, e-commerce, and SAAS.

Private Investor

World Class Digital Solutions

I mentored multiple businesses to grow their top-line revenue and cut unnecessary expenses.

I also built a paid community of over 200 successful e-commerce businesses which was successfully exited.

Business Development Consultant

Carolina Global Distribution

WE ARE IN THE BUSINESS OF INCREASING YOUR SALES AND SOLVING PROBLEMS FOR YOUR BRAND.

Carolina Global Distribution is an online retailer with extensive experience with marketplaces and online sales.  We source quality products in all categories that are in demand by consumers.

Our team is committed to helping our partners increase overall sales via online marketplaces and other online selling channels.

Vice President

I am a private investor, entrepreneur and help build successful businesses.  I have owned and operated many different businesses with the largest generating over $10mm in revenue per year.  I've built companies from scratch to over 50 employees, acquired and sold businesses, and completed a company merger.

I've done public speaking at various events, taught business processes and practices at workshops, and mentored multiple entrepreneurs.

I'm currently looking to invest in cash-flowing businesses in the following sectors: 
- Local service-based businesses including landscaping, tree trimming, HVAC, restoration, Tax services, painting, plumbing, janitorial and home inspections.
- Internet businesses including e-commerce, SAAS, consulting and agency.
- Business consulting

If you are looking to partner on your business, feel free to reach out!

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