Director, Defence Sales
CurrentAn industry leader specializing in the custom-design, engineering and manufacture of mechanically-stitched textile-based products for aerospace, defence, logistics, medical and outdoor recreation markets.Located in Toronto, Canada, ICP operates out of a modern manufacturing facility of 67,000 square feet and has a staff of 150 full-time employees including a core management group with technical, engineering, manufacturing and military-built solutions expertise.ICP is a major sub-contractor to some of the world’s largest companies and has been recognized as one of the most responsive, innovative and high-valued suppliers of engineered and customized stitched products. Achievements:- Generated 400% increase in sales, resulting in 3x in recurring revenue via new long-term agreements.- Hired, trained, managed, and enabled BD/Sales/Marketing teams to achieve annual growth targets.- Managed Costing, Prototyping/Testing, Production and Sourcing departments to achieve organization’s growth goals while reducing overhead costs.- Revamped internal procedures and streamlined sales processes.- Conducted market/business reviews for expansion of manufacturing capabilities into new markets.- Secured strategic partnerships with traditional competitors.- Strategically grew supply chain (foreign & international) to meet increased manufacturing demand.- Managed company-wide rebranding and reorganization of corporate divisions into a unified identity.- Nominated as a finalist for Canadian Manufacturing's COVID-19 Industry Leadership Honours.- Secured a ranking as one of Canada's Top Growing Companies from The Globe and Mail's Report on Business magazine.- Managed a consortium of 10+ companies in producing >1m locally made medical gowns during COVID.