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Sales Sherpa | Builder of communities | Coach | Servant Leader | Putting FUN in functional at D2L
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 20 work roles 6 schools
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Sales Sherpa | Builder of communities | Coach | Servant Leader | Putting FUN in functional
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Ben Harris previously worked as Government Sales Manager at D2L and Business Manager & Musician at Sussex (Ottawa Area Rock Band). Ben Harris holds Business, Sales And Management from Algonquin College Of Applied Arts And Technology.

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With 30 years of sales and leadership experience, I bring the right balance of professionalism and knowledge to both build and lead powerful sales teams. Over the last 20 years I have focused largely on the Canadian Federal space where I have worked across most agencies and departments, leveraging all the most common procurement methodologies available. In the last few years, I have begun building expertise within the US SLG market while working closer with large resellers. I am collaborative, insightful, communicative and driven to build the best sales team all while fostering a culture of inclusion and success.

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D2L
D2L
Sales Sherpa | Builder of communities | Coach | Servant Leader | Putting FUN in functional
kitchener, ontario, canada
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20 roles · 39 years

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Government Sales Manager

Current
D2L

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

D2L is a global learning innovation company helping organizations reshape the future of education and work. We’re leading the way into the era of personalized learning, driven by the belief that everyone deserves access to high-quality education, regardless of their age, ability, or location. Our powerful technology works at every stage of learning, from.

Apr 2021 - Present

Business Manager & Musician

Current
Sussex (Ottawa Area Rock Band)

Ottawa, Canada Area

A powerful, vocally driven 5 piece popular rock band; SUSSEX plays all the huge hits you aren't tired of hearing and some that you never thought a cover band could do. We cater to all different demographics including private functions, night clubs/rock bars as well as festivals.Check us out at www.sussexrocks.ca and like our Facebook page at.

Mar 2013 - Present

Enterprise Account Leader - Canadian Federal Government

Ottawa, Canada Area

  • As part of the Canadian Federal Government Sales Team, I worked in partnership with an expanded Ottawa team of sales professionals, solution architects and business line experts representing HPE’s full suite of.
  • Hybrid-Cloud solutions leveraging on-prem and public… Show more As part of the Canadian Federal Government Sales Team, I worked in partnership with an expanded Ottawa team of sales professionals, solution architects.
  • Hybrid-Cloud solutions leveraging on-prem and public cloud
  • Storage solutions including HCI options
  • An expanded line of compute and HPC products
  • HPE’s exclusive Infrastructure-as-a-Service line (HPE GreenLake)
Jan 2020 - Apr 2021

Branch Manager & Business Development Lead

Ottawa, Canada Area

  • SRA is a boutique IT consulting services firm hailing out of the GTA. With a strong presence in the private sector and the Provincial Government markets, SRA grew their operation to include an office in the NCR to.
  • Responsible for the financial status of the branch (managing the P & L statement, expenses)
  • Reporting and forecasting of all business development activities for the branch
  • Hiring and onboarding of staff in Recruiting and… Show more SRA is a boutique IT consulting services firm hailing out of the GTA. With a strong presence in the private sector and the Provincial Government markets, SRA.
  • Hiring and onboarding of staff in Recruiting and Proposal Manager roles
  • Administer and monitor all the branch metrics in the CRM (JobDiva)
May 2018 - Jan 2020

Vice President - Client Innovation

Ottawa, ON

reDock believes that truly great software should free people to spend more time on the optimal use of their talents. Let the machine do the science of proposal writing and let your high value staff concentrate on the art of the response. reDock for Bids leverages artificial intelligence to DRAMATICALLY ACCELERATE the creation of a winning RFP response.If.

Jul 2017 - May 2018

Mentor/Coach - Professional Selling (Volunteer)

Ottawa, Canada Area

I had volunteered my time to the SPO on an as needed basis to act as an SME on Government procurement practices while also as a mentor for sales best practices.

Nov 2012 - May 2018

Federal / Major Account Executive

Ottawa, Canada Area

  • As per the 2015 edition of the Branham300, TES was the 4th largest Canadian owned and operated staffing and consulting services firm. Offering services into IT, Professional Services and Engineering/Aerospace; TES has.
  • Prospecting new accounts and developing relationships with key decision makers at both executive and working levels
  • Populating the database with key client activity as well as tracking revenue and closes
  • Client facing activities, both in a formal setting and in relationship building activities and events
  • Lead the recruiting and proposal team to effectively line up our RFP responses for the best possible chance of closing new businessIn June of 2015 my role was expanded to include one of the company’s largest account.
  • Awarded a 3.6M, 7 year Tier 2 TBIP for the exclusive supply of QA resources to the RCMP (March 8, 2017)
Mar 2014 - Mar 2017

Regional Vice-President / Account Manager

Ottawa, Canada Area

  • Nexus Group’s primary expertise is focused on the recruitment and placement of skilled business and technical resources for specific project durations and on an ”on demand” capacity. Hired with the intention of.
  • Identifying and targeting key growth opportunities and initiatives within the new Nexus market… Show more Nexus Group’s primary expertise is focused on the recruitment and placement of skilled business and technical.
  • Identifying and targeting key growth opportunities and initiatives within the new Nexus market space.
  • The hiring and managing of a proposal writer (contract) to lead our efforts in TBIPS and ProServices responses
  • Authoring responses to smaller contracts and supply arrangements such as the City of Ottawa and PS Online (GoC)
  • The establishment of a security practice within Nexus including facility clearance, personal clearances for company owners and administrative staff. The company and all officers were cleared to enhanced reliability.
Jan 2013 - Mar 2014

Account Executive

Ottawa, Canada Area

  • Reporting to the Director of Sales, my main objective is to grow IT/Net’s core practices including Management Consulting (Project Management, Business Analysis), ERP (SAP, PeopleSoft), Security and Systems Development.
  • Develop and maintain key relationships with current and prospective clients at the DAC, CIO and DG levels within major Government of Canada departments
  • Develop an understanding of their business through coordinated meetings between key… Show more Reporting to the Director of Sales, my main objective is to grow IT/Net’s core practices including Management Consulting.
  • Develop an understanding of their business through coordinated meetings between key stakeholders and IT/Net Practice Leads
  • Work in tandem with the IT Advisory Team within KPMG and the appropriate IT/Net Practice Leaders to generate and present a pin-point accurate, cost effective solution based on our clients needs
  • Provide expert advice to clients on the use of available Government of Canada procurement mechanisms (TBIPS, THS, TSPS, SBIPS, PASS, PS Online, sole source) as well as introduce our own exclusive procurement.
Nov 2010 - Nov 2012

Director, National Capital Region Operations

The People Bank
  • Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, my responsibility was for the overall success of the Ottawa Branch. In my position, it was incumbent on me to oversee all operations including:
  • The addition and training of new staff (sales, recruiting and administrative)
  • Manage all the branch reporting and forecasting
  • Lead the sales team in client calls and account development
  • Work with the recruiting staff to ensure quality through the recruiting process
  • Managed weekly… Show more Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, my responsibility was for the overall success of the Ottawa Branch. In my position, it was incumbent on me to oversee all operations including:
Apr 2010 - Nov 2010

Senior Account Executive

  • Promoted to Senior within the first year; the position involved securing government IT contracts and filling them with qualified independent sub-contractors. The position had a heavy demand for relationship selling and.
  • Managed the single largest Supply Arrangement (RCMP) with over 100 resources over 3 years, managing over 60 at any given time.
  • Consistently hit new business targets for 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008
  • Managed a territory of over 70 independent sub-contractors
  • Negotiated contract arrangements with partner companies
  • Continuously remain abreast of current trends in Government procurement and available mechanisms (TBIPS, THS, ISSSA, CPA, etc…).
May 2005 - Feb 2010

Sales Manager

Big League Marketing
  • Recruited to the position by the President of the company, I was responsible for the direction of the agent sales channel as well as heading up initiatives to launch and distribute new brands into the Canadian.
  • Helped in the… Show more Recruited to the position by the President of the company, I was responsible for the direction of the agent sales channel as well as heading up initiatives to launch and distribute new brands.
  • Helped in the building, mentoring and motivating of the agent sales force that would represent our brands.
  • Cold called into prospective possible accounts to generate partnership interest.
  • Generated and managed the sales funnel and forecast.
  • Participated in all tradeshows and marketing events.
Sep 2004 - Feb 2005

Sales Executive

Ottawa, Canada Area

  • With PCL, I was responsible for the Eastern Ottawa, Cornwall and Hawkesbury territory. Regularly scheduled visits into top clientele, prospect new business and manage the overall success of the region was all part of.
  • Heavy cold calling and prospecting within my given territory, most of which was… Show more With PCL, I was responsible for the Eastern Ottawa, Cornwall and Hawkesbury territory. Regularly scheduled visits into top.
  • Heavy cold calling and prospecting within my given territory, most of which was either via telephone or physical on-site visits.
  • Every week called for a minimum of 26 client visits.
  • Dealt with all verticals including manufacturing, automotive, high-tech, drugs/narcotics, etc.
  • Front line customer service to corporate contract clients should there be any service issues.
Sep 2002 - Sep 2004

Ebusiness Account Manager

  • My primary duties were to help define the role of the Inside Sales team within Jetform, all while building a sales pipeline to generate quarterly revenue. Prospecting new business and customer service was the core of.
  • Heavy… Show more My primary duties were to help define the role of the Inside Sales team within Jetform, all while building a sales pipeline to generate quarterly revenue. Prospecting new business and customer service.
  • Heavy cold calling into prospective accounts.
  • In-depth analysis of the clients needs to ensure we could offer the exact solution to their needs.
  • Worked in co-operation with the local representative should the potential opportunity need to be escalated.
  • Conducted on-line product “Webinars” to demonstrate the product remotely. Show less
Oct 2000 - Aug 2001

National Account Manager

  • A senior outside sales position targeted mainly state and local government accounts as well as large corporate clientele with an employee base of 1000+. Additionally, I worked with top tier partners (VAR's and national.
  • Cold calling into prospective clients within the state government, legal and academic verticals within the Eastern US territory.
  • Performed regular travel within the territory which included regular visits to Boston MA.
  • Regular contact to contract clientele to ensure their satisfaction and prospect for additional revenue opportunity (training, support, documentation, etc.)
  • Regular training on all the latest Corel products as well as “Lunch and Learn” sessions to gain technical insight within the industry. Show less
Jun 2000 - Oct 2000

Sme Account Manager

  • This was a junior outbound sales position working with business units ranging from 1 to 999 employees in size. The focus was on generating new clientele while maintaining, servicing and renewing existing patronage..
  • Regular cold calling and prospecting to help seed an under-developed territory (eastern maritime… Show more This was a junior outbound sales position working with business units ranging from 1 to 999 employees in size..
  • Regular cold calling and prospecting to help seed an under-developed territory (eastern maritime provinces).
  • Customary visits to the territory to execute needs analysis calls and demonstrate the product to the client.
  • Liaised with the channel partners (VAR's and National Resellers) to ensure they had the necessary tools to be successful in selling our product.
  • Coordinated and performed marketing events to boost product awareness. Show less
Sep 1999 - May 2000

Inside Sales Representative

  • Responsibilities included cold calling, prospecting via the internet, networking, tracking all incoming business and working with channel partners to increase territory revenues. By the end of 1998, I was recognized as.
  • Prospected and worked extensively with the Provincial and Municipal Government
  • Regular cold calling and prospecting into the respective territory… Show more Responsibilities included cold calling, prospecting via the internet, networking, tracking all incoming business and working with channel.
  • Regular cold calling and prospecting into the respective territory (GTA/Southern ON)
  • Supported 2 Senior Account Representatives within the same territory (shared quota)
  • Closed business with accounts that had a user base between 25 to 100 users.
Mar 1998 - Aug 1999

Sales Associate

Citiwest Vw

My core responsibility was to asses the clients requirements and work towards matching these to a total transportation solution. This included (but not limited to);- Correct selection of a vehicle that fit the needs of the owner- A payment schedule that allowed for ease of transaction- Potential warrenty arrangements to meet their particular concerns- A.

1997 - 1998 ~1 yr

Sales Associate

Carling Motors

My core responsibility was to asses the clients requirements and work towards matching these to a total transportation solution. This included (but not limited to);- Correct selection of a vehicle that fit the needs of the client- A payment method and schedule that allowed for ease of transaction- Potential warranty arrangements to meet their particular.

1996 - 1997 ~1 yr

Associate

Southern Automobiles

As Southern was a family owned and operated business, I did everything from care and maintenance of the lot and vehicles to administrative tasks and customer service support.

1987 - 1996 ~9 yrs
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Ben Harris education

Certificate, It For Recruiters

Semco Enterprise

An outstanding online course that introduces and explains technology terms to recruitment professionals. Highly recommended for both new.

Certificate, • Tactics & Techniques Of Negotiations – Advanced Skills

The Lemmex Group Management Training

This was a custom tailored, advanced level program designed to help fine tune the art of negotiation.

Certificate, Negotiation Skills Workshop

The Lemmex Group Management Training

This was a skills and drills session designed to help sharpen one's ability to negotiate in the business arena.

Essential Skills For Leaders Certificate, Organizational Leadership

As per the program overview: In today's rapidly transforming world, the nature of work is evolving-- and with it, what it means to be a.

Essential Skills For Leaders Certificate, Organizational Leadership

As per the program description: In today's rapidly transforming world, the nature of work is evolving-- and with it, what it means to be a.

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Ben Harris works for D2L.

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Ben Harris is listed as Sales Sherpa | Builder of communities | Coach | Servant Leader | Putting FUN in functional at D2L.

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Ben Harris is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada while working with D2L.

What companies has Ben Harris worked for?

Ben Harris has worked for D2L, Sussex (Ottawa Area Rock Band), Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Sra Staffing, and Redock.

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Ben Harris's colleagues at D2L include Tara Chow, Kyler Swanson, Kanwal Jamal, Krunal Patel, and Alex Mainwaring.

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Ben Harris holds Business, Sales And Management from Algonquin College Of Applied Arts And Technology.

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