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Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Working with Brands to achieve sales targets within assigned territories to achieve specific sales and marketing objectives.As the bridge between our provincial sales teams and clients, my role is to ensure that the needs of both sales teams and clients are understood and communicated.By using a customer-focussed sales and management approach, I help clients prepare and enter new markets for sales growth.In 2023 I helped grow sales in our supplier portfolio by 125% YOY, more than doubling revenue with continuous market distribution growth.I create processes that ensure client sales targets are hit within agreed upon timelines and budgetary limits.Provide monthly sales analysis detailing the success of territory managers in their assigned regions, in addition to analyzing and reporting sales data from provincial and private sources.Create multiple tracking tools to ensure sales teams are aware of upcoming product launches as well as being educated on these products to efficiently sell into their retail customers.Working with the suppliers, we assemble pitch presentations and documents for provincial regulatory board submission and product calls to gain distribution.

Worked with the internal revenue team building sales opportunities as a third-party manufacturer as well as offering white-label solutions to cannabis brands.Through networking and cold calling, I established a pipeline of clients to take advantage of all available processing solutions based on their needs.Assisted in establishment of promotional calendar and sales incentive program for internal brand initiative.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Managing a team of four sales reps focused on new account growth and strategic account management in the Eastern Canadian market.Successfully grew revenue through client development and retention by upselling and bringing back old accounts.Overseeing management of National Accounts with brands such as Loblaw’s, Indigo, Shoppers Drug Mart, Canopy Growth and META Cannabis and introducing new lines of product through unique product bundles.Ensuring sales targets of 20% growth YOY in revenue were met while increasing house-brand sales and 10% growth in gross profit dollars.Assisting in the hiring and recruiting process of new team members.

Toronto, Canada Area

We work with stores of all sizes to bring them the best products available in our market today with industry-leading white glove service that has built the foundation of our brand from day one. Our relationships with top-end brands enables us to bring unparalleled value to our customers, while also providing insight into the ever changing cannabis industry.

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

I help both local and national businesses solve the problem of finding different ways to entertain their best clients with a truly unique experience. The PGA Tour and RBC Canadian Open gives companies a chance not only to reward clients and employees for their loyalty and support, but also to experience something new and memorable.

Concord, Ontario

Finding unique marketing display solutions for retail brands and organizations to drive new sales for existing and future products. By consulting one on one with brands we are able to consult, design and deliver state of the art products unique to their needs and attract new customers.

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

As the Director of Ticket Sales, the role is responsible for recruiting and training insides sales representatives to prospect new clients while retaining their existing book of business.

Cleveland, Ohio

Selling partial and season plans for membership platform as well as premium seating inventory, specifically suites and hospitality. Sales include inbound calls and upgrading packages from previous years, but primarily prospecting new clients for business and personal use of Cavaliers suites.

Ohio University, Athens Oh

Corporate partnership research and analysis, ticket sales, community partnerships, Game-day assistant for Men's Basketball, Football, and Hockey

Bird Arena

Working with the Men's Hockey program to increase both season attendance, but also awareness in the community. As a team, it is our goal to provide surrounding communities and municipalities with the opportunity to see high level, collegiate ice hockey in Southern Ohio. With many other schools and teams providing high level competition, we offer an entertaining product in a family friendly atmosphere, while at the same time providing students an opportunity to support their fellow bobcats.

Athens, Ohio, Usa

Working with a dedicated sales team to increase awareness of the Southern Ohio Copperheads in Athens as well as neighbouring counties. Our mission is to provide an opportunity to all levels of fans the chance to see collegiate level baseball in an exciting environment while providing real world experience to students of Ohio University.

Etobicoke, On

Worked with independent business owners to assist in maximizing sales opportunities and driving as much traffic to their location as possible. Through innovative business strategies and planning, partnerships were formed that created the best possible environment for success with Moneris Solutions and their partners.

Toronto, On

The role required professional communications between clients and their respective investment advisor. As a CSR I was also responsible for updating account information, depositing and writing cheques to then be mailed to another office and supplying statements when requested by the client.

Responsible for any tasks required by the service team within the service department of wealth management. As simple as organizing mail for clients, to updating account information and delivering documents between offices.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Master Of Sports Administration (Msa)

Bba, Business Management

Studied business administration with a general focus in Human Resources, Investments, Accounting and Economics.