Rob Marner Email & Phone Number

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Manage Dealer Development, National Training and Customer Experience

Toronto, Canada Area

Development, implementation and evaluation of strategic and effective marketing strategies and programs that enhance the reputation of Kia and enable achievement of business objectives. Management of the Canadian Kia Marketing team responsible for CRM, Digital, Web, Brand, Research and Retail activities.

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

The largest wholesale tire and related automotive parts distributor in Canada servicing car dealers, corporate accounts (Big Box Retail), retail banner affiliates and independent tire dealers. Burlington, ON.Attained year over year revenue increases representing over one third of total company revenue.Managed a team of 20, and improved communication to regional teams and customers.Maximized unit sellout by implementing a new pricing strategy and timely product… Show more The largest wholesale tire and related automotive parts distributor in Canada servicing car dealers, corporate accounts (Big Box Retail), retail banner affiliates and independent tire dealers. Burlington, ON.Attained year over year revenue increases representing over one third of total company revenue.Managed a team of 20, and improved communication to regional teams and customers.Maximized unit sellout by implementing a new pricing strategy and timely product promotions.Championed the Oracle ERP implementation, sales effectiveness team and online sales tool optimization (B2B and B2C).Maximized tire supplier rebates and fostered excellent supplier relations.Managed the constraints of a seasonal tire distribution business. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

A consulting and financial analytics company servicing Automotive OEMs ensuring the financial health of the retail dealer network. Leveraged 15+ years of OEM automotive experience and provided advisory services to improve dealer network profitability

Mississauga, On

Exova is a global private equity owned lab testing company servicing the Automotive, Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, Metallurgical, and Environmental industries. Employing over 3,500 people with 110 laboratories worldwide. Managed the North American sales team of 35 achieving year over year sales growth (12% - 2010, 6% - 2011, 7% - 2012 and 13% - 2013) Increased RFP win ratio to over 40% and secured large dollar Long Term Agreements Trained Sales and CSR teams on the new… Show more Exova is a global private equity owned lab testing company servicing the Automotive, Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, Metallurgical, and Environmental industries. Employing over 3,500 people with 110 laboratories worldwide. Managed the North American sales team of 35 achieving year over year sales growth (12% - 2010, 6% - 2011, 7% - 2012 and 13% - 2013) Increased RFP win ratio to over 40% and secured large dollar Long Term Agreements Trained Sales and CSR teams on the new CRM system ensuring individual daily compliance and a consistent approach in sales forecasting Show less

Markham, On, Canada

 Led the National marketing team of 11 and managed the Quebec \ Toronto advertising agencies Created breakthrough campaigns and purchase incentives to increase brand awareness and consideration, contributing to double digit growth Re-designed hyundaicanada.com for improved SEO content and lead opportunity to dealer

Oakville, On

 Brand Manager for the Ford car portfolio life-cycle - from concept to vehicle launch to market sustain (Focus, Fusion, Flex, Ford GT, Mustang and special edition Shelby 500) Managed dealer and consumer car purchase incentives by analyzing competitive offers ensuring Ford cars were well positioned in the market

Toronto, Canada Area

 Completed 11 Six Sigma Black Belt projects improving process quality, consistency and timing by eliminating non-value added steps and process re-work, saving $9M Six Sigma process trainer and adviser on employee green belt projects

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Process Improvement

Six Sigma Train the Trainer Certified