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Brad Magnes

Summary

Dynamic sales and marketing leader with a proven track record. Excelling in client relationship management and strategic decision-making. Spearheading initiatives that boosted repeat purchases from 28% to 86% and CRM software proficiency to enhance customer satisfaction and drive revenue growth.

In previous professional experiences I showcased exceptional public speaking abilities. I pride myself on building my customer portfolio through listening and active problem solving techniques that lead to creating strong relationships primed for growth.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

VP Sales & Marketing

Edvantage Interactive Communities Ltd.
02.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrates proficient leadership skills to motivate and build a competent digital and personal sales team.
  • Collaborates with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Manages Customer Relations Management system including, customer, prospect and target marketing.
  • Leads customer training webinars.

VP Learning Solutions

Edvantage Interactive Communities Ltd
03.2020 - 02.2024
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals for success.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Transformed customer experience by designing and executing comprehensive improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing satisfaction levels.(increased repeat buys from 28% 2014 to plus 86% 2023).

International Sales Manager

Edvantage Interactive Communities Ltd.
03.2016 - 03.2020
  • Grew sales Internationally resulting in increased revenue and improved customer satisfaction scores.
  • Grew database. Increased contacts by 90% +, over 10,000 active contacts.
  • Contacted, introduced and traveled to reach potential customers in international markets. Grew customer base from 2 countries to 29 countries.
  • Build survey programs focused on customer satisfaction to improve, re-buys and create sales messaging targeted to new customers.

VP Corporate Development

Global Catalyst Group
09.2011 - 01.2015
  • Primary focus to build long term relationships with major institutional and high value private investors for the purpose of fundraising through public and private companies.
  • Built a database of current and targeted potential investors. Led to successfully funding the development of a Gold Mine to bring into operation.
  • Developed and delivered presentations to small groups of investors and potential investors.
  • Did presentations at major Mining Shows in Hong Kong, Toronto, Zurich, Dubai and more with audiences up to 5,500 attendees.
  • Company value grew by approx 10 times.

Outside Sales Representative

North Douglas - North Douglas Sysco
02.2001 - 09.2011
  • Increased territory sales by building strong relationships with key clients and identifying new business opportunities.
  • Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate new product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for food services diverse needs.
  • Established new accounts through cold calling and personal relationships with customers moving to new locations.
  • Planned and worked well with many food brokers to create broader product line growth with my customers.
  • Exceeded monthly sales target growth of 10.5% consistently. Won an International sales growth competition (over 16,000 fellow reps) that included International travel prizes. Qualified in the first group ever to take the Level 3 Sales training at Sysco Corporate offices.
  • I received the Sysco Gold Ring for sales excellence.

Education

Diploma Business Administration: Sales & Marketing

Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC
04-1986

Certificate: Business Facilitation

Sirolli Institute, Business Economics
Victoria, BC
05-2021

Skills

  • Client Relationship Management
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Engaging Verbal & Written Presentation Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • CRM Software Proficiency
  • Account Management

Timeline

VP Sales & Marketing

Edvantage Interactive Communities Ltd.
02.2024 - Current

VP Learning Solutions

Edvantage Interactive Communities Ltd
03.2020 - 02.2024

International Sales Manager

Edvantage Interactive Communities Ltd.
03.2016 - 03.2020

VP Corporate Development

Global Catalyst Group
09.2011 - 01.2015

Outside Sales Representative

North Douglas - North Douglas Sysco
02.2001 - 09.2011

Diploma Business Administration: Sales & Marketing

Okanagan College

Certificate: Business Facilitation

Sirolli Institute, Business Economics

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