Mike Holmes Email & Phone Number

Richmond Hill, Ontario

Satisfying the needs of private homeowners for 75+ years, Darmaga Hardwood Flooring Ltd. has evolved into one of the largest hardwood flooring companies in Ontario. Our dedication to customer satisfaction is unparalleled and is supplemented by top workmanship at the best value. We pride ourselves in offering superior products and installation, and our team is committed to offering friendly, efficient and helpful service. ❂ Learn more about our company & product offering here:… Show more Satisfying the needs of private homeowners for 75+ years, Darmaga Hardwood Flooring Ltd. has evolved into one of the largest hardwood flooring companies in Ontario. Our dedication to customer satisfaction is unparalleled and is supplemented by top workmanship at the best value. We pride ourselves in offering superior products and installation, and our team is committed to offering friendly, efficient and helpful service. ❂ Learn more about our company & product offering here: http://www.darmaga.com/products/ ❂ Reporting to the Executive Director, I directly manage a dynamic sales team. My mandate includes the execution of key sales and marketing functions for the organization including:➽ Coordinating and communicating sales activities, including setting SEO targets and direction➽ Strategizing initiatives to accelerate business growth, including development of annual sales events, promotions and review of product assortmentInterested in exploring a superior assortment of hardwood flooring for your home complemented by our unparalleled service? Let's chat ☎ 905.770.1900 or ✉ manager@darmaga.com Show less

Brampton, On

United Cleaning Services Limited is a leading provider of interior and exterior facility maintenance. As a key member of the sales leadership team, I reported to the VP of business development. My mandate included spearheading all sales related initiatives, including sourcing and selling services and growing our client base by identifying potential customers. Accomplishments:♐ Increased number of retail stores in a major retailer account by 45%♐ Created 1,000+ points of contact… Show more United Cleaning Services Limited is a leading provider of interior and exterior facility maintenance. As a key member of the sales leadership team, I reported to the VP of business development. My mandate included spearheading all sales related initiatives, including sourcing and selling services and growing our client base by identifying potential customers. Accomplishments:♐ Increased number of retail stores in a major retailer account by 45%♐ Created 1,000+ points of contact over a period of 4 months♐ Critically evaluated key touchpoints within sales model and initialized efficiencies resulting in an implementation of a training manual ♐ Streamlined sales procedures, including strategically optimizing processes and systems to allow for business growth and efficiencies Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Worldlynx is Canada’s largest independent Bell dealer. Founded in 2009, Worldlynx operates a coast-to-coast network of over 50 Bell and Virgin retail locations in addition to one of the largest B2B sales forces in the country.As the Director, Category Manager, I was primarily responsible for maximizing sales and profit on all products and services. I accomplished this by implementing strategic industry practices, such as creating promotions, spiff programs and contests, increasing sales… Show more Worldlynx is Canada’s largest independent Bell dealer. Founded in 2009, Worldlynx operates a coast-to-coast network of over 50 Bell and Virgin retail locations in addition to one of the largest B2B sales forces in the country.As the Director, Category Manager, I was primarily responsible for maximizing sales and profit on all products and services. I accomplished this by implementing strategic industry practices, such as creating promotions, spiff programs and contests, increasing sales by 6% YOY.Career Highlights:✓ Through the strategic implementation of plans and services, I was able to increase profit margins by 8%.✓ As a strong relationship builder, I successfully negotiated vendor agreements to collect over $79k in over and above funds. ✓ I played an active role in streamlining retail operations, including creating training manuals for plans and services and facilitating detailed training sessions for new merchandise programs and services to all relevant stakeholders. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Blacks is a Canadian retailer of photography-related products, cameras, mobile phones, home decor items, and photofinishing services. Over the course of 10+ years with Blacks, I had the opportunity to contribute my skills and expertise in Category Management in a variety of ways. My primary responsibility was to create strategies that would allow achievement of budgeted sales, margin dollars and inventory. I was responsible for performing line reviews, pricing policies, planograms… Show more Blacks is a Canadian retailer of photography-related products, cameras, mobile phones, home decor items, and photofinishing services. Over the course of 10+ years with Blacks, I had the opportunity to contribute my skills and expertise in Category Management in a variety of ways. My primary responsibility was to create strategies that would allow achievement of budgeted sales, margin dollars and inventory. I was responsible for performing line reviews, pricing policies, planograms, marketing and chain assortment. Career Highlights:✓ Improved inventory turnover by 10%; decreased year-end inventory by $2.2 million.✓ Through strategic negotiation skills, negotiated with vendors to collect $750k in over and above marketing funds, creating 5 new flyers which increased sales 20% annually.✓ Given my knowledge and industry trends and anticipating consumer needs, I created the New Blacks Expert Select brand for accessories which resulted in increased margins by 20%.✓ Successfully led the bidding process with Telus on SD media cards, resulting in 25% less inventory, 30% less vendors and cost savings of over $275k.✓ Through proactive operations management, I implemented a vendor agreement partnership program which maximized margin dollars by minimum 3%. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Staples has the world’s largest office products business-to-business delivery operation, serving mid-to-large businesses and Fortune 500 companiesAs the Director of Merchandise, I was responsible for procuring $500 million at cost in merchandise by creating and implementing sales strategies. I worked collaboratively with 3 Category Managers and 10 Category Specialists to achieve business results. Through targeted sales strategies, increased store sales for 4 consecutive years and… Show more Staples has the world’s largest office products business-to-business delivery operation, serving mid-to-large businesses and Fortune 500 companiesAs the Director of Merchandise, I was responsible for procuring $500 million at cost in merchandise by creating and implementing sales strategies. I worked collaboratively with 3 Category Managers and 10 Category Specialists to achieve business results. Through targeted sales strategies, increased store sales for 4 consecutive years and rendered recognizition as leading rank amongst other countries.Career Highlights: ✓ Negotiated vendor agreements with 35+ vendors, increasing total margin rate by 3%+✓ Increased store sales in furniture by 12% and business machines by 22% for 4 consecutive years✓ Strategically launched new products in the Canadian marketplace Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada

Marketing/Management

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services