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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Ontario, Canada

WP Innova is a leading Canadian manufacturer of off-the-shelf, specialty, custom film and foil packaging solutions.

Canada

Managing the ergo portfolio, identifing painpoints and developing strategies to improve OTC and meeting market expectations.

Canada

Focusing on strategic business development within key OEM markets.

Ontario, Canada

* Introduce Sugatsune's brand and product lines to the A&D Communities in Ontario.* Evaluate relationship with existing channel partners.* Evaluate potential channel partners and new market opportunities.

Burlington, On

Product Manager, Standard Products2011 (April) to 2015 (December)* Build solid supplier relations ships; develop product programs, pricing and logistic negotiations, performance evaluations and cost saving efforts.* Input into demand planning process, ensuring company's financial guidelines are maintained while leveraging all resources.* Develop strategic and tactical marketing plans geared to increasing sales/turnover.Co-develop and execute new program launches, includes: all marketing collateral, training and sales promotion campaigns.* Maintain company's product database, includes: new item set-up, product specification and/or pricing amendments.* Key contributor in planning and presenting at Semi Annual National Sales Meeting, via critical management, co-ordinating supplier training, sharing new and current product knowledge.Sale Specialist2010-2011* Attended to the needs of all walk-in customers; evaluated their requests and processed orders.* Managed "delinquent" account receivables that could not be secured via accounting.* Executed slow moving product push calls to existing customer base.* Provided technical product support to customers and inside sales.Territory Sales Representative2008 to 2010* Managed a territory with over 700 active accounts.* Delivered a 14% increase in Gross Profits the first year for my territory.* Developed a business plan to expand the customer base of a key product line, delivered 15% growth.

Dundas, Ontario

• Strengthened Arcor’s relationships with 4 exclusive, member only retailers.• Provided product information and detailed project quotes to members.• Increased closing rate from 20% to 67%.

Toronto, Canada Area

I was a Manufactures Rep for Artopex, based out of their Toronto Showroom. I marketed Artopex's furniture solutions to the A & D Community. I was tasked with strengthening relationships with existing Dealer network in my territory, recruiting and developing new Dealers to grow market share. When needed I also closed existing Dealers who did not share Artopex's vision for growth.

Toronto, Ontario

I led Young Component's entry into Canada. Including: obtaining Articles of Incorporation and registering required business numbers. I sourced office and warehouse facilities, negotiated required contracts and insurance policies with the setup of the company.Managed day to day office tasks; bookkeeping, inventory management, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, banking and submission of both corporate (Indonesian Head Office) and government monthly reports.Created Canadian corporate policy and procedures manual; including customs and security regulation procedures. Coached and developed new hires.

Mississauga, Ontario

APM is a Malaysian auto parts manufacture who was starting to produce office chair parts (polyurethane arms, gas lifts, etc) for the local market, but need to expand to North America to reach the volumes they wanted to produce. Along with selling product offering to office chair manufactures in the Greater Toronto Area I also developed the inventory management system. Researched the market needs and introduced new product lines as well as over see the day to day office operations.

Etobicoke, Ontario

Family Business, my Father, Grandfather and Uncle were the founders owners for over 30 years. My duties included...* Waiter* Busser* Bartender* Cook* Dishwasher* Handy-man* Cleaner* and much, much more.

Mississauga, Ontario

Outside Sales Rep1997 to 1999Inside Sales Rep1994 to 1997During my time at Comtrad I worked Inside Sales on the order desk and when I moved outside I covered a territory for the Westside of Toronto to the Pacific. Although my titles say "Sales" it was much more than that. Here is were I learned about importing from Asia, how to fill a container, duties, taxes working with Canada Customs. I had three great mentors who showed me a lot about the furniture industry.

Mississauga, Ontario

Driver Services Agency; employment and staffing for AZ and DZ Drivers as well as General Labour.* Introduce Serv-U's services to prospective customers.* Assist in recruiting new hires.* Assist in developing Marketing Materials.* Developed and implemented a new commission structure.

Mississauga, Ontario

Marketing, Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General

Ontario Secondary School Honours Diploma, Business/Commerce, General