I have over 20 years as a new product evangelist. I excel in business development as a sales and negotiation specialist for new technology introduction and new product launch. My specialties include assisting national/international and OEM companies in finding, qualifying, establishing meetings, defining product requirements, negotiation of sales contracts and follow-up customer communication.
I have had significant experience in product definition, engineering specification, design and contract negotiation for non-standard products. I continue to refine my skills in defining and locating companies for strategic partnering, initiating discussions for technology partnering and drafting alliance/licensing agreements.
I am the principal in my own consulting company.
Over the last two decades, my projects have included product introductions in wireless communication/telecom, beauty/fashion industry, automotive industry, consumer electronics and power management technology. Much of my time over the last eight years has been focused on international placement of products throughout Africa, Europe, Middle East and Mexico.
Got a technology/product/service? Want to get into the market? Or, open a new market? Let's talk.
Specialties: Competitive analysis, fractional business development, defining path to market, international business (including Africa), navigating entrance into large and medium size companies, finding the proper person for product review, closing the deal and after sale follow up.
President @ New business development and new product development helping companies introduce new technology and new products worldwide in many fields including wireless communications, telecommunications and computers. From 1995 to Present (20 years) ArizonaBusiness Development @ Introduction of real-time wireless systems performance snapshot services. This includes QoS for all cellular and Wi-Fi systems. From 2013 to Present (2 years) ArizonaBusiness Development @ Introduction of a FCC certified, patent protected white space pico braodcaster. From 2014 to Present (1 year) ArizonaBusiness Development @ Introduction of a new technology to mitigate cellular phone distracted driver problems and improve performance for MMO gamers. From 2006 to Present (9 years) ArizonaBusiness Development and EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) @ Introduction of fixed-base cellular and value-added landline products/software. From 2007 to 2013 (6 years) ArizonaBusiness Development @ Find new business opportunities and develop new products for cellular, consumer electronics, UV lamp, battery charging and LED light therapy products. From 1991 to 2011 (20 years) ArizonaBusiness Development @ Find and review new strategic business opportunities to enhance distribution footprint and increase viewership. From 2000 to 2010 (10 years) ArizonaBusiness Development Consultant @ Introduction of early cellular photo social address book app to airtime carriers and OEMs. From 2007 to 2009 (2 years) ArizonaConsultant @ Introduction of early 1D, 2D and QR bar code scanning technology for cellular phones. From 2004 to 2006 (2 years) ArizonaBusiness Development @ Define new markets, arrange supply contract and licensing agreements for a new electroluminescent lighting technology. From 2003 to 2006 (3 years) ArizonaConsultant @ Designed and administered a cellular phone loaning program to Tier 2/3 software developers. Interfaced with over 100 developers and managed a fleet of over 300 phones. From 2002 to 2006 (4 years) ArizonaNew Business Development @ Define new markets, oversee product development and sell to new customers in fields involving battery charging and 12V products. From 1995 to 2003 (8 years) ArizonaNew Business Consultant @ Define clients worldwide, contact potential clients, arrange presentations and close the sale of a new diamond-based radio filter From 1996 to 1998 (2 years) ArizonaBusiness Development and National Sales Manager @ Introduced a new product category called Cop Cameras which were worn recording everything the officer said, saw and heard. From 1995 to 1995 (less than a year) Arizona/San DIegoNational and Internation Sales Manager @ Expanded product offering in 12V and 110/220V battery charging devices with private label and OEM products in the US/Europe/Central and South America. From 1993 to 1995 (2 years) Arizona/ChicagoBusiness Development @ Managed a nationwide cellular and communications rental fleet and discovered new markets. From 1993 to 1993 (less than a year) ArizonaDirector of OEM Sales & International Sales Manager @ One of the first portable cellular phone accessory manufacturers. We designed and manufactured accessories for OEMs and private label distributors around the world creating several new categories of products. From 1989 to 1993 (4 years) ArizonaSales Manager @ Managing the sales force introducing cellular service in Phoenix. One of the 2 original cellular carriers in the area. From 1987 to 1989 (2 years) Arizona
Robert Belt is skilled in: Wireless, New Business Development, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, International Sales, Mobile Devices, Competitive Analysis, Mobile Strategy, Product Management, Mobile Technology, Product Development, Mobile Commerce, DiscoverNet, White Papers, Business Planning, Sales Operations, Mobile Communications, Sales Process, Marketing Management, Sales, Product Marketing, Direct Sales