Ian Cole

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Extensive experience in digital and real-world marketing, sales, branding & strategic consulting. Advisor, Entrepreneur & Founder with many start-ups & SMBs for over 3 decades. I can help make your vision grow. @ JFS Marketing Consultants
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Canada
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About Ian Cole

Ian M. Cooper Cole, Extensive senior-level management experience in New Business Development, New Product and New Market Development, Brand Management, Design, Strategic Marketing, sales, and sales management, across North America and Globally. Experienced as a Public Trust and Board Member on the Toronto Public Library Board, Past Board member, and President of the Argonaut Rowing Club (volunteer). Past mentor to new entrepreneurs at the MaRS Discovery District.Unique skill in developing innovative strategies to create new markets for mature brands, re-branding or repositioning of a brand, new brand development. Integrating strategies for real-world and online marketing.Working with and worked with a diverse range of non-conflicting clients in Consumer Products and services B2B and B2C, including; Sportswear, Fashion, Eyewear, Sports Marketing and Sports Training, TV & Film Production and Broadcasting, Organic and gourmet Foods, Medical Products, Professional, Home and Financial Service Industries.Providing a broad range of strategic marketing insight, advice, creative solutions, support, and implementation for small and medium-sized businesses. My team and I often act as the marketing department and or myself on an advisory board or as a fractional CMO or VP of Sales and Marketing function.Negotiated many complex and groundbreaking vendor, trade, and Intellectual Property licensing, partnership, and joint venture agreements. Managed and consulted with several major international consumer brands. Recently including; Polo, Calvin Klein, Sony Playstation, Paul Frank, Boa Technology, Ionx medical, and Schering Plough, along with several emerging, new brands and online properties.Extensive current training and experience in Social Media (SM), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay-Per-Click advertising (PPC), and new evolving Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in marketing.Eclectic personal and professional interests include; Business Development; especially Entrepreneurship, small and local business growth, Environmental Issues, particular interest in Solar Power, Health and Wellness, personal interest in Autism, Organic, and Gourmet foods, personal interest in mushrooms, cooking, foraging, and mycology, Active Sports; anything on water or snow, Industrial Design, especially consumer products, buildings, gadgets, style, and fashion.JFS Marketing https://jfsmark.ca/Connect or follow me here: https://linktr.ee/iancoopercole

Ian Cole's Current Company Details
JFS Marketing Consultants

Jfs Marketing Consultants

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Extensive experience in digital and real-world marketing, sales, branding & strategic consulting. Advisor, Entrepreneur & Founder with many start-ups & SMBs for over 3 decades. I can help make your vision grow.
Ian Cole Work Experience Details
  • Jfs Marketing Consultants
    President
    Jfs Marketing Consultants 2003 - Present
    Toronto, Ontario, Ca
    Consulting on new business development, sales and marketing of projects that fit the criteria JFS; JUST FUN STUFF! Providing Real world and online strategy to develop new markets, and expand business opportunities for small and medium sized businesses. Ranging from building synergies through negotiating joint ventures and licensing agreements, to developing online presence to expand markets.
  • Moby Zebra
    President
    Moby Zebra Jan 2011 - Present
    Toronto,, Ca
    We Make You Famous Online,Strategic Brand Management, We work with you from concept development, to Domain Management, to execution of complete, coordinated marketing strategies Online and in the Real World.
  • Best Local Business Awards
    Chairman, National Selection Committee
    Best Local Business Awards Jan 2011 - Present
    I head up the National Selection Committee for Nominations to the Annual Best Local Business Awards. We support and promote exceptional local businesses.
  • Sli Llc
    Director, Founder
    Sli Llc Aug 2009 - Present
    Developing utility scale solar energy projects internationally. Creating new innovative concept in solar power generation, which also provides an additional positive impact on the environment. Responsible for new business development globally.
  • I C Trends Inc.
    President & Founder
    I C Trends Inc. 1989 - Present
    New Business Development, Sales and Marketing Consulting service, new product development and marketing strategies. Projects include; Alternative Energy Micro Turbine start up; Negotiated exclusive North American License for premium global eyewear brand in the Optical Industry; Expanded distribution of innovative Office Product line across North America; Launched recycled cotton product line in North America;
  • Fixer On The Roof
    Marketing Consultant, Co- Founder
    Fixer On The Roof Feb 2010 - Sep 2014
    Toronto, Ont, Ca
    Responsible for all online and real world marketing at Fixer On The Roof. Created the brand name and strategy for local marketing in an industry which has traditionally lagged behind in its online presence. Fixer On The Roof now dominates its market in online Search Engine Optimization, with multiple hits on P1 Google.
  • Btc Innovations Llc
    Vp International Sales And Marketing
    Btc Innovations Llc Mar 2009 - Dec 2009
    Better Than Cotton is the world leader with a proprietary process for creating the most eco friendly yarns and fabrics, ranging from from T shirts to technical fabrics. I am responsible for spreading the good word to apparel and textile users around the world.
  • Innovision Holdings Corporation
    Vp Global Sales And Marketing
    Innovision Holdings Corporation 2007 - 2009
    Managed aggressive growth in Sales and Marketing private label programs for major international brands with design and manufacture of technical performance and fashion headwear, sportswear and accessories. Cutting edge research and development, with creative design with vertical manufacturing facitlites in China. initiated and negotiated two major excusive international licenses for proprietary technology.
  • Iv Gear Inc
    Vp Sales And Marketing
    Iv Gear Inc 2007 - 2009
    Negotiated several North American License including Sony Playstation Video Game properties, Gecko Hawaii, Paul Frank, and Coppertone for vaious consumer products. Developed sales and marketing strategies for each.
  • Chateau Champignons
    President & Founder
    Chateau Champignons 2003 - 2006
    Established a gourmet, organic food business with an output of over 1M servings within the first year.Developed production processes and distribution systems across North America for the premium product line.
  • Designed Optical Precision
    Vp Sales And Marketing, Partner & Founder
    Designed Optical Precision 2002 - 2003
    Entrepreneurial start up of Fashion Eyewear Distribution company. Negotiated North American license for Major International Eyewear Designer. Set up North American sale force.
  • Guess
    Vice President Of Sales
    Guess 2002 - 2003
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    Generated a 26% increase in sales in the first year, with the mature brand in a mature market, by leveraging buyer relationships and motivating the entire sales team to build sales.
  • Calvin Klein Jeanswear, Inc.
    Vice President, Wholesale Division
    Calvin Klein Jeanswear, Inc. 2000 - 2002
    Re-established brand in Canada, after reacquiring brand license, building sales from zero to 30M in the first year.
  • Polo Ralph Lauren
    Vice President, Wholesale Division
    Polo Ralph Lauren 1995 - 2000
    New York, Us
    Rebuilt the menswear brand reputation in the mature Canadian market. Including Menswear, Boyswear, Polo Sport and Polo Golf.
  • City Of Toronto, Toronto Public Library
    Public Trustee, Board Member
    City Of Toronto, Toronto Public Library Jan 1995 - Dec 1997
    As a Public Trustee, represented the residents of Toronto on the Toronto Library Board dealing with issues of budget and resource allocation, library openings and closings. Governed in accordance to Roberts Rules. Volunteer position for a 3-year term.
  • Argonaut Rowing Club
    President
    Argonaut Rowing Club Jan 1985 - Dec 1987
    Ca
    Volunteer President of a not-for-profit sports club. Active as the Chair of the Board of Directors instrumental in the organizational restructuring, ongoing club management, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Argonaut Rowing Club
    Board Member
    Argonaut Rowing Club Jan 1982 - Dec 1985
    Ca
    Volunteer Board member of a not-for-profit sports club. Active in the organizational restructuring, ongoing club management, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Cooper Cole
    President, Founder
    Cooper Cole 1977 - 1987
    Started my first business at the age of 23. Entrepreneurial Start up of vertically integrated design, manufacturing and retail operation. Designed innovative, industry leading, high end performance outerwear and skiwear collection. Built a high quality outerwear manufacturing facility. Set up chain of 5 retail stores.

Ian Cole Skills

Start Ups Marketing Strategy Entrepreneurship Marketing Brand Development New Business Development Business Development Management Strategy Product Development Leadership Online Marketing Sales Management Seo Strategic Planning Retail Sales Strategic Partnerships Negotiation Market Research Executive Management Creative Direction International Business B2b Competitive Analysis Contract Negotiation Business Business Planning Online Advertising Lead Generation Business Strategy Marketing Management Product Marketing Product Management Trade Shows Crm E Commerce New Business Launch New Business Generation Launching Of New Products Market Development Cross Functional Team Leadership Entrepreneurial Experience Market Analysis Strategy Development Contract Negotiations P&l Management Market Planning Apparel Product Launch

Ian Cole Education Details

  • Western University
    Western University
    Economics
  • Peterborough Collegiate
    Peterborough Collegiate
    Economics

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