Effective businesses create long-term value by skillfully combining corporate vision, employee success, customer needs, and market opportunity – and then applying continuous improvement in every stage of growth.That’s what I focused on as I collaborated with cross-functional teams to expand North America’s most iconic beverage brands and private labels as a CPG executive, and is now equally applicable as I consult start-up owners on their business development plans.For over 25 years as a CEO, COO, EVP, and GM, I worked to optimize operational performance and consistently surpass sales targets at companies like Pepsi-Cola, Cott, and Ice River Springs Water. I made customer satisfaction a priority while identifying new opportunities and building client acquisition strategies. I have been able to:- Expand operations and multiply revenue.- Streamline processes and improve productivity. - Build partnerships and inspire teams.As a leader, I foster a collaborative, high-performance environment based on respect and accountability. I establish an open-door policy and encourage creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness.My expertise include: Strategic Thinking, Relationship Building, Client Management, Team & Project Management, Marketing, Strategic Sales Planning, P&L Management, Negotiation & Communication, Recruiting, Training & Mentoring, Entrepreneurship, B2B & B2C Sales, Product Knowledge, Lead Generation & Prospecting, Market Research & Data Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting, and Brand Awareness and Development. When I’m not working, you can find me staying active, mentoring coaches, working with young athletes coaching soccer and working on my UEFA coaching licenses.If you think our visions align, or if you’d like to discuss the value I can bring to your team, feel free to contact me. I’d love to chat.
Rosslyn Consulting Ltd.
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PresidentRosslyn Consulting Ltd. Nov 2014 - PresentConsult founders, owners, and executives of start-up companies on their business plans, operational efficiencies, and quality management by analyzing production capabilities, and designing and implementing enhanced business processes.- Assist clients in mitigating risk by recommending strategies to improve sales and marketing initiatives.- Advise executives on corporate culture to achieve high employee morale and continued client satisfaction.
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Coo & EvpIce River Springs Water Co. Inc Sep 1999 - Oct 2014UsPositioned Ice River as the partner of choice in the water business in Canada by collaborating with founders to develop long-range strategic plans and expand operations from one facility in Canada to 10 locations in North America. - Catapulted overall sales growth by signing Loblaw as a customer. * Identified gap in client base and outlined needs of prospective client. * Led negotiations, and CapEx planning and presentations to investors.Result: Securing Loblaw served as a strategic selling point to signing other brands.- Built team from 35 members to over 350+ in North America. * Developed team capabilities to uphold business value to customers. * Streamlined sales processes for smoother company-wide operations.Result: Expanding team and operations increased overall business capacity.- Grew Canadian flatwater share (grocery) to 85% in private label. * Multiplied production and decreased production cost of individual case. * Served as a catalyst for innovation, pioneered products, and set trends.Result: Increasing market shares translated to higher ROI, wider consumer base. -
Vice President, Juices / WaterCott Beverages Jan 1999 - Aug 1999Rotterdam, South Holland, Nl- Realigned 70% of juice product mix to meet profitability objectives. * Developed recovery plans for ailing juice/non-profitable water. * Turned water P&L from a loss to a gain by negotiating agreements.Result: Gaining exclusive rights to Chubby brand brought in $5 million in 1999. -
Vice President & General ManagerCott Beverages Dec 1996 - Dec 1998Rotterdam, South Holland, Nl- Managed 60 staff/150 unionized employees, and a $125 million facility. * Reengineered plant operations and increased productivity by 16%. * Cultivated new business relations and reduced headcount by 10%.Result: Implementing operational changes resulted in ~$1.2 million in annual savings. -
Senior Vice President Of SalesCott Beverages Jul 1995 - Dec 1996Rotterdam, South Holland, Nl- Directed and executed sales, marketing, and distribution activities. * Negotiated national contracts (pricing, merchandising, marketing). * Launched a new package format and implemented SKU Rationalization program to improve efficiencies.Expanded sales revenue in Canada and North East USA acquiring new accounts -
Interim Ceo & Director, Retail BrandsCott Beverages Aug 1995 - Mar 1996Rotterdam, South Holland, Nl- Sent to South Africa to stabilize operations and improve the business foundation for profitable growth. * Re-organized sales and marketing groups and regained customer confidence with the top 5 customers. * Improved plant productivity by 20% and re-established credit terms with the supplier base.Result: Implementing changes in operational/business functions reversed declining sales trend – 25% improvement and stabilized the company for future growth. -
Vice President, Sales & MarketingCott Beverages Dec 1992 - Jul 1995Rotterdam, South Holland, Nl- Implemented a national distribution system to acquire new business (4 new customers, new channels). * Executed first planning and forecasting system to improve order fill rates from 75% to 94% in 6 months. * Re-organized and upgraded sales force to better manage customer opportunities.Result: New, innovative initiatives drove the increase of market share to 45%+ in Ontario Grocery Supermarkets.
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Irish Football AssociationSoccer Theory/Methodology
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Jim Dickson works for Rosslyn Consulting Ltd.
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Jim Dickson's current role is President, COO & EVP │ CPG Industry – Food & Beverage │ Positioning businesses to thrive in new and existing markets.
What schools did Jim Dickson attend?
Jim Dickson attended Irish Football Association.
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Jim Dickson has skills like Customer Service, Sales Management, Retail, Product Development, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Management, Inventory Management, Team Building.
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