Andrew Preston
Director of Sports Stadium Sales · Nila LED Lighting
Venice, CA
In My Own Words
Former professional American football player in Europe. Played and coached American football in Sweden, Switzerland and Germany and played against teams across all of Europe. Love snowboarding, skating, hiking, yoga, athletics and traveling. Worked on Burton Snowboards Demo Tour as well as multiple Dew Tours. I am passionate about travel, being outdoors, interacting with people and trying to leave this world a better place.
Currently working with Nila LED Lighting - focusing specifically on sports stadium sales around the globe.
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Director of Sports Stadium Sales
Nila LED Lighting2016 – Present
Supplying sports stadiums around the world with high-brightness, industry leading LED Lights for field of play in any stadium or arena.
Regional Sales Manager--Los Angeles
RockSolid LLC2016 – 2016
I’m proud to contribute to safe sporting practices through the promotion of soft-shell helmets and shoulder pads for youth, flag, university and pro teams. Highlights: • On-target to exceed quarterly sales goals by 6% • Identify, develop and track leads through the use of Salesforce software • Broke ground in the company’s most difficult territory with sale to UCLA • Develop, maintain, and foster positive relationships with customers • Both inside and outside sales rep - cold call and face-to-face
Business Development Associate
Sound Business Consulting2013 – 2015
Working closely with the company’s Founder and CEO, I participated in the development of brands, retail businesses, and stadiums in Stockholm. Highlights: • Represented company at multiple events with high-profile clientele • Consulted with owners of Urban Deli & Beijing 8 on US expansion projects • Applied US sporting expertise to consult for Hammarby IF (Soccer) marketing team
Professional Football Player
Tyresö Royal Crowns -- Stockholm, Sweden2013 – 2015
One of two American Import players brought over to help the Swedish American football club Coordinated the defense as well, implemented 3-3-5 Defensive Scheme from San Diego State University Coached team of 50 individuals from nine different countries #1 Ranked defense in Sweden #5 Ranked team in European American Football Federation
Marketing Representative for Mountain Dew
Fuse Marketing--Burton Snowboards Demo Tour2012 – 2014
Represented Mountain Dew brand at high-end ski resorts across the United States Collaborated with team of 20 individuals to positively market the brand Reported both qualitative and quantitative stats back to FUSE marketing team in Burlington, Vermont
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