Maria Walmsley Email & Phone Number

I have an entrepreneurial spirit, driven by my passion for building businesses across both sales and operations. I thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy the challenges and dedication required to launch products successfully into the market. Over the past 15+ years as a Sales & Operations professional I have had the opportunity to learn and understand all aspects of what it takes to build and operate a successful business. I started my career as part of the sales + operations team that took an unknown fashion brand to over 10 million dollars in annual sales. I then went on to build (and sell), my own successful and profitable national wholesale distribution company. Most recently I was part of the team that launched a CPG brand into 100s of stores (including Loblaws & Wholefoods) across Canada & the USA in the first 1.5 years of business. LEADERSHIP: Built and mentored a high performing national sales team resulting in improvement in overall team productivity and effectiveness. Achieved 5-10% YOY increase in wholesale revenue by implementing targeted sales strategies and cultivating key client relationshipsNEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES: Successfully launched new products via DTC channels and B2B wholesale partnerships, driving an increase in overall sales and enhancing the company's offerings. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: Implemented customer focused initiatives and SOPs to exceed the expectations of our customers BUSINESS ACUMEN: Strong understanding of financial management, including budget planning, cost controls and financial statement analysis. I welcome the opportunity to network with other professionals and exchange ideas about sales and business operations in all industries.

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  Operations And Business Development Manager

  Ak Design

  Apr 2024 - Present - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada