Jeffrey Catalano
About Jeffrey Catalano
Jeffrey Catalano serves as the Vice President of Business Development at Centah Inc., where he has successfully negotiated contracts that increased company revenues by over 30%. With a background in business management and extensive experience in sales and marketing, he has played a pivotal role in expanding partnerships and profitability within the organization.
Work at Centah
Jeffrey Catalano serves as the Vice President of Business Development at Centah Inc., a subsidiary of Financeit, since 2019. In this role, he has successfully negotiated new partner contract terms and renegotiated existing contracts, leading to a significant increase in company revenues of over 30%. He has directed in-house teams to automate processes, which has contributed to reduced overhead and increased profitability. Catalano has represented Centah Inc. at various industry conventions, facilitating the establishment of new key partnerships and expanding the company's network.
Education and Expertise
Jeffrey Catalano earned a Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from the University of Connecticut, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in business development and sales, enabling him to effectively navigate complex negotiations and strategic partnerships within the industry.
Background
Prior to his current position at Centah Inc., Jeffrey Catalano held several key roles in business development and sales. He worked as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Pordes Residential Sales & Marketing from 2014 to 2019 in South Miami, Florida. Before that, he was the Business Development Manager at Car-Mercial from 2011 to 2014 in Boca Raton, Florida. His early career included a position as a Business Consultant for Copper Blues & Blue Martini at Blue Martini Lounge from 2009 to 2011.
Achievements
During his tenure in various roles, Jeffrey Catalano has successfully tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) through custom-built reporting developed using integrations with Looker. He has built a business case to launch Local Home Pro in 2021 and has secured contracts with Fortune 500 companies, including Modernize, Porch, and Sam's Club. His efforts have contributed to an increase in core client net revenues year-over-year, achieving an annual $2 billion in home improvement sales.