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2020 Sales Excellence Winner

Advantex manages loyalty marketing programs that deliver accelerated rewards to members of large affinity groups on their purchases at networks of participating merchants that Advantex assembles. The accelerated rewards are earned on purchases that members make using specific credit cards or when swiping their specific loyalty card. Through partnerships with CIBC, TD, Aeroplan, and Caesars Entertainment, Advantex has contractual access to millions of consumers with above-average personal… Show more Advantex manages loyalty marketing programs that deliver accelerated rewards to members of large affinity groups on their purchases at networks of participating merchants that Advantex assembles. The accelerated rewards are earned on purchases that members make using specific credit cards or when swiping their specific loyalty card. Through partnerships with CIBC, TD, Aeroplan, and Caesars Entertainment, Advantex has contractual access to millions of consumers with above-average personal and household income, who are spenders. Advantex has partnerships with over 1,000 merchants in Canada and the US. Working primarily with Restaurants and small businesses, responsibilities include:Hunting for new business within the Greater Vancouver AreaQualify leads and convert them into sales of products and servicesPersistent, professional pursuit for new sales opportunitiesDay to day management of accounts and ensuring client satisfaction.Marketing plan development and execute same.Achieve assigned sales quotas Show less

National Importers Inc. specializes in sourcing specialty food products internationally for the North American market. As Brand Manager - United States, my responsibilities include:• Manage a portfolio of $10 million in yearly sales, with promotional budgets ranging from $25,000 to $250,000• Actively participate in all brand-related decisions on future strategic direction of our brands as well as our US Portfolio • Develop and execute national marketing plans in conjunction… Show more National Importers Inc. specializes in sourcing specialty food products internationally for the North American market. As Brand Manager - United States, my responsibilities include:• Manage a portfolio of $10 million in yearly sales, with promotional budgets ranging from $25,000 to $250,000• Actively participate in all brand-related decisions on future strategic direction of our brands as well as our US Portfolio • Develop and execute national marketing plans in conjunction with vendor goals for brands• Create and manage marketing spend budgets• Communicate frequently with vendors on sales issues, packaging, investment decisions and challenges• Build launch plans for new brands included launch calls, distribution of samples and sales materials to US Broker teams & follow up with feedback from the trade• Create quarterly/ yearly review presentations• Create retail POS display materials to differentiate brand at store level to encourage trail and sell through• Coordinate participation and attend key US Industry Trade and Consumer Shows • Monitor ongoing sales expenses and reconcile with promotional budget• Reconcile monthly brand budgets with General Ledger• Organize and create debit notes to invoice Vendor Partners on a monthly and/or quarterly basis Show less

Western Canada trade marketing lead. - Developed and executed creative and effective programming and tools for the BCLDB, private retail, and on-premise channels.- Worked as a link between sales execution and strategic brand marketing initiatives.- Collaborated in the development, implementation, and evaluation of annual promotional plans, and sales objectives. - Accountable for marketing, and discount A&P budgetsKey Customers include:Western Canadian Liquor… Show more Western Canada trade marketing lead. - Developed and executed creative and effective programming and tools for the BCLDB, private retail, and on-premise channels.- Worked as a link between sales execution and strategic brand marketing initiatives.- Collaborated in the development, implementation, and evaluation of annual promotional plans, and sales objectives. - Accountable for marketing, and discount A&P budgetsKey Customers include:Western Canadian Liquor jurisdictions - British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch (BCLDB), Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Branch (MLLB), Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA)Alberta chain accounts including Anderson's Liquor Group, Costco, CO-OP, Crowfoot Wine & Spirits, Liquor Depot (LSGP), Real Canadian Liquor Stores (RCLS), Sobey's Liquor, SoloAdditional responsibilities included event management and production, sales forecasting, digital marketing execution, and managing a small marketing team Show less

Responsible for the execution of Sales promotions within the Retail channels for Western Canada which included sweepstakes fulfillment and multi-province coordination. Key responsibilities included procurement of value-add items, sales support tools, and creative execution of POS materials (first hand and in conjunction with creative agency)