I am a knowledgeable and experienced sales manager with over 25 years of international business experience in export sales, international market development, management consulting and international finance.I hold a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and have successfully lead export sales teams to deliver market research, export sales, logistics and trade financing for clients to achieve their sales goals in targeted export markets.Additionally, I have extensive experience with international trade finance and I am fluent in both official Canadian languages (English and French) as well as German and Spanish.
International Market Strategy
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Managing DirectorInternational Market Strategy Jan 2011 - PresentGreater Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metropolitan AreaWe specialize in opening international doors for new and established businesses. Following our proven export program will gain new customers and new markets for your business.International Market Strategy offers the following servies:Market AssessmentThe first step our organization will take is a PEST analysis – a Political, Economic, Social and Technological overview of the markets that are the best fit for your product. We will also provide an overview of potential regulatory challenges, cultural differences and a geographical and competitive analysis.Export ReadinessInternally a company must be ready to take the step toward exporting. Our team will work with your team to ensure the resources are in place, managerial goals are aligned and the organizational structure will support an export strategy.Market Entry StrategyWhen the market opportunities have been identified for your company, a market entry strategy is the next step. This involves choosing the target countries, selecting the products and price points and creating the methods for evaluating success. Also in this phase, companies will select the best way to enter the market whether through exporting, licensing, through a joint venture or by starting a new company.Strategy ImplementationOur team has extensive experience building sales relationships and managing accounts in Europe and Latin America. This phase will include creating efficient distribution channels and helping your company establish credit and achieve foreign financing. This is where the details matter and your hard work in strategy development will pay off with sales.
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Export Area Sales ManagerHercules Tire International Feb 2000 - Jun 2011Kitchener, Ontario, CanadaExport Sales and Market Development in USA, Mexico, Latin America and Europe -
Management ConsultantEy Jun 1997 - Jan 2000Ottawa, Ontario, Canada• Developed relationships with trade and communication officials in the Argentine and Mexican embassies in Ottawa, as well as with officials in the Argentine Ministry of Economics and Commerce in Buenos Aires• Delivered proposals to the Ministry of Health in Buenos Aires and the Asian Development Bank in Manila Worked as part of an export services team on Asian Development Bank projects• Acted as market researcher on the Ernst & Young Export Services team. (Argentina and Indonesia)
Patrick Kirby Education Details
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International Business
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