(Weymouth, MA) August 28, 2013…InfoTrends is pleased to announce that David Ramos has joined the company as Director of the Channel Strategy Service. In his role, Ramos will work with independent companies in the office equipment and IT services space providing a variety of business development services, forecast analysis, market sizing estimates, and marketing channel strategy services.

Prior to joining InfoTrends, Ramos held sales management, consulting, and training positions with Xerox, IKON, and Strategy Development for more than a decade. While at IKON, David lead the development of courseware and training at the leadership, marketing, and sales management levels for IKON’s Mexico operations. Following this successful assignment, David assumed responsibility for the Mexican sales operations as National Director of Sales and had responsibility for 8 sales managers and 72 sales representatives and approximately 400 employees. Upon completion of his Mexico assignment, he was assigned as Business Development Manager and General Sales Manager in North Florida Area where he provided leadership and communicated strategic direction to the area sales organization.

“At InfoTrends, David will help design, build, and deliver programs and services to independent office equipment dealers, VARs, and managed service providers,” commented Jon Reardon, Group Director at InfoTrends. “David offers a unique and relevant blend of channel experience, deep market and technology insight, street proven business acumen, strategic marketing, and sales/service talent management and development both in North American and Latin American markets that will help our clients grow their business in a sustainable and profitable fashion.”

“I am excited and honored to be joining the InfoTrends Team. Becoming a part of a leading marketing research and strategic consulting organization represents an enormous opportunity for me to use my expertise to provide guidance and drive business value for our clients through our Channel Strategy Service.”

David’s areas of expertise include:

• Competitive Analysis

• Go-To-Market & Positioning Strategies

• Market Trend Analysis

• Market Sizing and Opportunity Analysis

• Sales Force Development

• Sales Management and Leadership Development

• Sales Process Design and Implementation

• Professional Services and Service Operations

• Device Management Solutions

• Digital Peripherals for the Office Equipment Market

• Document Workflow Solutions

• Document and Content Management Solutions

• Managed IT Services

• Office Equipment Aftermarket Manufacturing and Remanufacturing (OEM and compatible imaging supplies, photoreceptors, and parts for copiers, printers, MFPs and other imaging equipment)

• Channel Strategies 

InfoTrends, a Questex company, is the leading worldwide market research and strategic consulting firm for the digital imaging and document solutions industry. We provide research, analysis, forecasts, and advice to help clients understand market trends, identify opportunities, and develop strategies to grow their businesses. Additional information about InfoTrends is available on the Web at www.infotrends.com.

For media inquiries contact Donna O’Malley at +1 781 616 2116 or email donna.omalley@infotrends.com.