Ryan Gillies Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Canada Area

Ottawa, Canada Area

As the Marketing and Sales Coordinator for an international distribution company, I have played a key role in introducing high-value European brands to the North American market:• Manage day-to-day marketing activities as well as assist in developing the long-term marketing strategy. • Played a key roll in securing and marketing a 4-year North American purchasing contract, leading to significant revenue increase.• Plan and execute dealer and customer events - budgets of up to $90,000• Coordinate annual trade shows at a national level.• Establish strong relationships with international partners to develop and implement marketing, sales, service and supply chain management procedures. • Conduct sales coordination activities to support the sales cycle, including managing the CRM database, developing sales quotes, sales presentations, and bid specifications.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Mandated to grow market share in underdeveloped Ottawa market segments by opening and managing a new Sherwin-Williams store. Tasked with managing sales, operational and marketing activities in order to run a healthy business and exceed performance goals.

Ottawa

As Operations Manager for a large volume Sherwin-Williams commercial facility, I managed inventory, production and general business operations to help support the stores sales growth plan. I played an active role in account acquisition through lead generation activities while still managing key accounts to grow existing relationships.

Ottawa, Canada Area

As Assistant Store Manager I used my interpersonal skills, marketing knowledge and hard work to help successfully open, run and grow the first Sherwin-Williams retail store in Ottawa. I developed and maintained a database of customers for sales and marketing purposes. Used social media, direct mail and lead generation activities to create awareness, grow sales and capture market share.

Bachelor Of Commerce, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Happening Marketing Case Competition (Integrated Marketing Communication Team), Google AdWord Challenge

Bachelor Of Commerce, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Student Marketing Team Studies were to complete a third year exchange

International Baccalaureate Program