Desired Job Title
CEOSenior ManagerDIRECTOR, Canada Wide YP SalesREGIONAL SALES MANAGERDISTRICT SALES MANAGERWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridLocation: Cochrane, AB, CACalgary, AB
Open to relocation: No
Open To Work
CLINT THOMPSON
Cochrane,AB
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced executive with a deep understanding of driving revenue growth and market expansion. Skilled in strategic planning, team leadership, and innovative campaign development. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting strategies to meet evolving business needs. Strong communicator with proven ability to build relationships and deliver impactful results.
An executive with a robust background in leading sales and marketing teams to achieve strategic goals. Excels when focused on strategic vision, operational excellence, and driving growth. Expertise in team collaboration, navigating complex challenges, and delivering impactful results. Highly adaptable and excels in a dynamic environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
DigiHype Media Inc.
Mississauga, Ontario
01.2014 - Current
- Development Manager with an aggressive mid-size company in Mississauga. Responsible for the implementation of new product models, pricing, marketing strategies and go to market strategies.
- Selected Achievements:
- Implemented pricing strategy and product programs. Extensive B2B/ B2C experience
- New product innovation and market launch. Skilled at creating a “Buzz” around the new line of digital and online assets while breaking into new markets
- Target implementation, KPI management and forecasting.
Senior Manager
Yellow Pages Group
Toronto, Ontario
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Senior Manager with North Americas Oldest and Largest Yellow Pages Company. Responsible for the implementation and strategic training of new staff and roll out within sales markets. Was responsible for 90 million plus dollars in revenue and growth in markets from Burlington to Fort Erie and West to Kitchener Waterloo.
- Selected Achievements:
- Instrumental in turnaround of under-performing sales team; set higher expectations and instituted individual team targets across Ontario and roll out for Western Provinces.
- Growth year over year with multiple levels of targets met.
- Consistently developed and new techniques to educate clients on the benefits of the product and our online portfolio
DIRECTOR, Canada Wide YP Sales
Call Genie Inc
Toronto, Ontario
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Oversee all sales and business development functions, including new product rollouts, planning and marketing. Sales support and Training of all management including Sales Directors, Sales Management and Sales Representatives.
- Call Genie Inc is a leading producer of mobile search and advertising solutions.
- Selected Achievements:
- Instrumental in turnaround of under-performing sales team; set higher expectations and instituted individual team targets across Ontario and roll out for Western Provinces.
- Consistently developed and maintained strong, sustainable relationships with all partners and executive decision-makers of our largest partners.
REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
Metroland Publications and Gold Book Directories
Hamilton, Ontario
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Managed Ontario Division developing sales strategies and new products alongside strategic sales training to tackle the largest publisher in Canada.
- Gold Book is a leading community Yellow Page Publisher with coverage in most of South Western Ontario and is a division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. and Torstar Group.
- Selected Achievements:
- Was personally responsible for the roll out of 8 new markets in the Greater Toronto Area.
- Developed the sales team from 8 Contract sales persons to 30 Full Time Sales reps within 5 months.
- Designed Sales Training materials and implemented training to ensure sales executives were all selling the same consistent value message.
- Increased sales by more than 30% in the first year of my tenure
DISTRICT SALES MANAGER
Telus SuperPages Canada
Mississauga, Ontario
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Responsible for training and managing a team of sales executives in the GTA markets. Focused on targets and customer development with superior customer service. Ability to maximize spend while maintaining relationships.
- Telus SuperPages was formerly a division of Verizon Directory publications and serviced the entire Canadian marketplace with the most comprehensive directory publication at the time.
- Selected Achievements:
- District Sales Manager of the Year.
- Top Sales Team of the Year.
- Travel Incentive Program Multiple year winner.
- Sales success in final year at more than 168% to sales target quota
Education
College Diploma - Marketing Management
Sheridan College of Business And Marketing
Oakville, ONSkills
- Training the Value Story
- Solution Selling Strategies
- Team Building
- Digital Marketing Strategist
- Territory Growth/Development
- High-Impact Sales Presentations
- Key Client Retention
- Organizational Leadership
- Focused on goals and managing accountability
- Effective decision making
- Operational excellence
- Customer focus
- Strategic visioning
Interests
Mountain biking, Spin Instructor and Golf
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
CEO
DigiHype Media Inc.
01.2014 - Current
Senior Manager
Yellow Pages Group
01.2007 - 01.2014
DIRECTOR, Canada Wide YP Sales
Call Genie Inc
01.2005 - 01.2008
REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
Metroland Publications and Gold Book Directories
01.2003 - 01.2005
DISTRICT SALES MANAGER
Telus SuperPages Canada
01.2000 - 01.2004
College Diploma - Marketing Management
Sheridan College of Business And Marketing