Philippe Bisson Email & Phone Number

Montreal, Qc, Ca

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Supporting the aerospace and defence industry with advanced real-time simulation solutions.Providing test bench solutions for the following applications: - Air Management System- Autonomous and UAV- Avionics - Flight Control - Missile & Rocket- Power System and Protection - Propulsion - Satellite - System Integration Testing (IronBird)https://www.opal-rt.com/aerospace-overview/

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

OPAL-RT is the world leader in the development of PC/FPGA-based real-time simulators, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing equipment and Rapid Control Prototyping (RCP) systems to design, test and optimize control and protection systems. REAL-TIME SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY INDUSTRY- Automotive- Power Electronics- Power Systems- Aerospace - AcademicOPAL-RT’s mission is to provide cutting-edge real-time simulation technology to engineers and researchers around the world.https://www.opal-rt.com/

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Cluster for Electric and Smart TransportationCATALYZES the entire sector around joint projects with the objective of positioning Quebec among the world leaders in developing and implementing smart and electric modes of ground transportation for the benefit of Quebec’s economy and environment.250 members, from startups to large companies, including Quebec institutions, research centres and mobility operators.

Blainville, Quebec, Canada

Blainville, Quebec, Canada

Business Development: • Development and implementation of sales strategies based on sales objectives by business sector (automotive/military/aerospace/rail)• Identification of value proposition, targets and customer approach strategies• Sales training programs for Engineering & customer service• Implementation of a customer relationship management system (CRM)• Sales forecasting/analysis • Identification and management of key customer accountsMarketing:• Redesign of the website and brand image• Implementation of a Google AdWords campaign• Event and trade show organization • Administration of the marketing budget

Montreal, Canada Area

QUEBEC• Creation and implementation of sales strategies in numerous sector(Fire Fighters, Mines, Public, Police, B-to-B, and B-to-C strategies)• Active representation to distributors creating a 15% increase in sales, • 2% to 20% increase in Shelf Space• Implementation of a distributor training program• Key Client Strategy leading to a 42% increase in sales • Follow up and Closing of leadsONTARIO • Analysis of brand positioning and distribution network• Development and implementation of market development strategies• Identifying key distributors with 20 locations for the marketing of a new line of products; presenting the line, testing and training on the product throughout their networkInvolved in the various phases of the product cycle (Client Needs, R&D, Test Marketing and Product Launch)

Montreal

• Establishing a marketing strategy for Africa• Developing a distribution network in Guinea, Cameroun and Burkina Faso• Representation to potential markets (mining industry)

Montreal, Québec, Canada

Marketing• Elaborate and implement sales and marketing strategies based on objectives by sector of activity (Public/Military/Mines/Fire Fighters)• Analyse the profitability of products and market potential; geographical representation, sales volume by activity sector, etc.• Administer the marketing budget (400k$); evaluate local and international trade shows, web promotion, print and radio media, promotional material, new product launches, etc.• Active support of sales and customer service departments • Promotion and product launch campaigns; initial contact with key players and deciders, non- conventional promotion of innovative products• Evolution of brand positioning; client focus groups, growth of shelf placement, surveys, etc.AFRICA• Presenting a market development plan to the CEO• Participation in numerous business trips in sub-Saharan Africa (13 countries)• Creating local and international distribution networks in a mix of local partners and major distributors in South Africa and Belgium• Generating recurrent annual sales of many thousands of items• Hiring and management of a commercial representative in South Africa• Approach initiatives aimed at major markets (military and mining industry)