Account Executive
Ottawa, Canada Area
COMMUNICATION: REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS/TECHNOLOGY Prepare complex reports for national associations and public sector, ensuring full compliance with requirements and tight deadlines. Design and develop series of product catalogues and marketing campaigns, for wide distribution. Conduct one on one and small-group (on-site) presentations for executives and managerial staff in public and private sector. Acquired advanced knowledge of graphic design – prepared material for… Show more COMMUNICATION: REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS/TECHNOLOGY Prepare complex reports for national associations and public sector, ensuring full compliance with requirements and tight deadlines. Design and develop series of product catalogues and marketing campaigns, for wide distribution. Conduct one on one and small-group (on-site) presentations for executives and managerial staff in public and private sector. Acquired advanced knowledge of graphic design – prepared material for pre-production proofing and final draft stages (silk-screening, sandblasting, engraving, casting and laser etching). Installing and repairing hardware/software in computer labsCUSTOMER SERVICE/MARKETING/PROBLEM SOLVING Oversee front-office operations and provide impeccable customer service:> Expanded clientele base through sales calls, marketing campaign and referral business. Devise and implement strategic marketing plan for business:> Launched email address databases for continued client contact. Developed skill set, in full cycle international purchasing> Created specifications for new product creation: Preliminary stage to final production at Chinese manufacturing plants.> Experienced in sourcing merchandise and from domestic and offshore suppliers (US, Mexico, Spain, Italy and China)> Current knowledge of customs procedures: shipping, elaborating corresponding documentation and crossing/declaring merchandise under NAFTA regulationsDETAIL MASTERY & ORGANIZATION Manage all aspects of day-to-day operations:> Opening and closing facilities > Finances: Quoting, purchasing, accounts receivable, invoicing, and budgeting> Supervision and training of new staff> Technical knowledge of specifications for different promotional /print, production and online media Tradeshow exhibitions:> Attended and exhibited at trade-related conferences throughout Canada and the US for sourcing, (purchasing/product development) and presented products and information at trade booth. Show less
