Chris Guthrie Email & Phone Number

I am an experienced business development leader that delights in fostering client relationships, and driving revenue growth across various industries. Currently, as Sr. Director of Business Development at 365 Cannabis, I lead a dedicated team to deliver exceptional client experiences while consistently achieving year-over-year growth.My core strength lies in my ability to connect and collaborate with anyone. I especially enjoy working and assisting across teams to identify market opportunities and implement innovative strategies that enhance business performance, and customer experience. With a solid foundation in account management and a proven track record of managing key accounts, I prioritize understanding client needs and aligning available services to meet their objectives.I am passionate about mentoring emerging talent and creating a culture of transparency and inclusivity within my teams. I thrive in dynamic environments that demand strategic thinking and decisive action, and I am committed to driving success through strong communication and collaboration.Bio:After graduating from Catawaba College's Theatre Training program, I was lucky to land a position in the inaugural 2001 Young Company at Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival. I performed, designed, and taught with Cincinnati Shakespeare for 10 seasons.Beginning in 2010 I participated in the birth of the cannabis industry in Washington, operating one of the first and oldest medical dispensaries in Seattle from 2011 to 2016. For a decade, I collaborated in the design, construction, licensing and management of dozens of indoor gardens. In 2019 I transitioned to the ancillary side of the cannabis/manufacturing industry creating a traceablity hardware and labeling division for General Data in Ohio. Using the exisitng Product Services I created a targeted product catalogue and EComm offering, developed the relationships and messaging with vendors to introduce this new service and brought it to market.Using this industry specific knowledge, and manufacturing process experience, I transitioned to 365 Vertical in 2020 and help spearhead a new account management initiative. I focused primarily on customer success and growth through account expansion consistently hitting monthly and quarterly targets in both subscription and services revenue. In 2022 I took over as Director of Account Management and lead the AM team in the same revenue an customer retention success.I am driven, creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial , and bring curiosity to every interaction and conversation I have.

Listed skills include Microsoft Office, Leadership, Public Speaking, Social Media, and 1 others.

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  Catawba College

  Drama And Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General