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Colin Armstrong-Giroux

Carleton Place

Summary

Dynamic Sales Manager with over 8 years of demonstrated success in driving B2B operations, overseeing full-cycle sales, and scaling high-performing teams across various industries. Expertise in establishing new divisions and launching innovative revenue-generating initiatives, consistently surpassing key performance indicators. A data-driven professional recognized for exceptional communication skills and a strategic vision that fosters growth and enhances organizational effectiveness. Committed to leveraging analytical insights to inform decision-making and propel business success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Executive

The Conference Board of Canada
04.2023 - 09.2025
  • Manage full sales cycle with Fortune 500 clients, engaging with C-Level executives and board members.
  • Collaborate with economists and human capital researchers to customize offerings and drive product market fit.
  • Conduct weekly sales calls, track analytics and lead pipeline development for large-scale deals.
  • Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while maintaining organization and prioritizing tasks efficiently.
  • Exceeded sales targets consistently by identifying new business opportunities and creating customized solutions for clients.
  • Developed prospecting strategies using tools like Outreach.io, LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Zoominfo.

B2B Sales Consultant (1 year Contract)

NotaryPro
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Launched B2B sales division, expanding client base from 5 to 650+ in one year.
  • Designed and implemented CRM, sourced enterprise partnerships and led division operations.
  • Introduced new revenue streams through custom business offerings.
  • Analyzed competitors offerings, staying ahead of market trends and continuously refining sales approach accordingly.
  • Conducted comprehensive product demonstrations, showcasing features and benefits that addressed clients'' pain points.

Corporate Sales Manager

Bloomex & Things Engraved
04.2020 - 05.2022
  • Increased corporate sales by 184% YoY and developed CRM and strategy post-acquisition.
  • Built a corporate program generating 20-25% of monthly sales for Things Engraved.
  • Managed key clients and onboarded over 1,000 new corporate accounts.
  • Hired, trained and managed Canadian corporate sales team, Canadian customer service team and Australian corporate sales team.
  • Created detailed reports on sales performance metrics, highlighting areas requiring attention or action from senior management.
  • Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.

Business Manager

Acadium
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • First hire; scaled startup to $25M valuation with over 1,000 clients closed at a rate of >50%.
  • Created a B2B sales process, CRM system and trained the entire sales team.
  • Built and managed 100+ affiliate relationships.
  • Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Increased overall team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing effective leadership.

Education

OCDip - Business - Marketing

Algonquin College
Ottawa

Skills

  • B2B Sales Strategy
  • Pipeline Development
  • CRM Optimization
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • SaaS & Enterprise Sales

  • Revenue Growth
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Client relationship building
  • Account management
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Strategic selling

Awards

Algonquin College Excellence Award - Winner “Pitch your product” competition, Sprott Business Xtreme Finalist - Top 5 finisher of 1,200+ teams

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Account Executive

The Conference Board of Canada
04.2023 - 09.2025

B2B Sales Consultant (1 year Contract)

NotaryPro
05.2022 - 04.2023

Corporate Sales Manager

Bloomex & Things Engraved
04.2020 - 05.2022

Business Manager

Acadium
01.2017 - 03.2020

OCDip - Business - Marketing

Algonquin College
Colin Armstrong-Giroux