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Alex J. Gillis

Lansdowne,ON

Summary

Successful sales professional with extensive experience driving year-over-year sales growth and managing profitable partnership programs in highly competitive markets. Goal-driven technology leader closing large complex sales senior executives, mid-managers and operations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Regional Sales Manager

Spirent Communications
01.2019 - 01.2024

Manage Canadian Accounts with consistently high-ranking sales performance and quota achievement.

  • Gathered valuable market intelligence through regular field visits, and networking events to stay updated on industry trends and customer preferences.
  • Expanded territory reach by identifying new business opportunities and tailoring solutions to meet customer requirements.
  • Developed and executed successful business plans to drive growth in key markets across the region.

Senior Regional Sales Manager

Keysight Technologies
01.2009 - 12.2018

Manage Canadian equipment manufactures, carriers and enterprise markets.

  • Boosted regional sales by implementing effective sales strategies and building strong customer relationships.
  • Established trusted partnerships with key industry influencers, expanding brand visibility within the region.

Account Manager

Testsource
03.2001 - 12.2008

Establish excellent relationships with suppliers such as Ixia and clients within major Canadian accounts.

Sales Representative

Nortel Networks
07.1999 - 02.2001

Responsible for component sales to North America technology companies including go-to-market business planning and carrying out successful sales campaigns

Education

Precision Metal Engineering

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
05.1999

Skills

  • Territory expansion
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Competitive Analysis
  • New Account Development
  • Business Forecasting and planning
  • Project Management
  • Sales Leadership
  • Training and mentoring

Timeline

Senior Regional Sales Manager

Spirent Communications
01.2019 - 01.2024

Senior Regional Sales Manager

Keysight Technologies
01.2009 - 12.2018

Account Manager

Testsource
03.2001 - 12.2008

Sales Representative

Nortel Networks
07.1999 - 02.2001

Precision Metal Engineering

Algonquin College
Alex J. Gillis