Business Development & Marketing Manager
Danny Bakker
Commissionaires BC
West Kelowna,Canada
19
years of professional experience
A successful business leader. A natural salesman who demonstrates his ability to establish high-profile relationships every day. Over 17 years of corporate experience. Proven success in generating $1.6 million in recurring revenue while providing strategic planning to deliver a great customer experience. Proven success in launching new technology products and services. Can manage a team and provide goal-driven milestones while maintaining positive team morale in a competitive sales environment.
Work History
Business Development & Marketing Manager
1 Year 1 Month- Coordinated marketing initiatives promoting services, capabilities, and organizational brand visibility.
- Developed marketing strategies aligned with Commissionaires BC service offerings and brand standards.
- Managed client relationships to strengthen retention, service delivery, and long-term partnership value.
- Prepared proposals, presentations, and bid materials aligned with operational requirements and client expectations.
- Identified market opportunities through competitor analysis, industry research, and stakeholder engagement.
- Spearheaded trade show participation efforts, showcasing products/services to prospective clients and generating valuable leads.
- Expanded company's product portfolio by successfully launching new offerings, enabling access to additional revenue streams.
- Implemented innovative social media strategies to elevate corporate visibility and attract new customers.
- Optimized website content for SEO purposes, driving higher levels of organic traffic and improving search engine rankings.
Business Development Manager
3 Years- Managed Australian opportunities, generating sales through targeted cold-calling and sales campaigns.
- Built partnerships with major hotel brands in Australia
- Established relationships for major hotel brands in Australia
- Directed trade show participation to boost brand visibility and market positioning, coordinating booth design, marketing materials, and promotional activities.
- Developed growth strategies to expand pipeline and strengthen market presence.
- Built client relationships to identify new business opportunities and partnership prospects.
President/CEO
2 Years 3 Months- Established Wi-Fi opportunities and strengthened business relationships during economic downturn.
- Developed new business model for apartment amenity Wi-Fi.
- Developed partnerships with apartments, student housing, and senior living facilities to enhance Wi-Fi services.
- Led company strategy, aligning operations with growth priorities and service expansion goals.
- Directed cross-functional teams to improve execution, accountability, and customer delivery.
- Adopted cutting-edge technologies to improve productivity levels within the organization.
Founder, President and CEO
12 Years 4 Months- Grew the Liveport brand from a small local provider to a globally recognized organization serving 750 properties
- Oversaw a team of 17 employees, enhancing collaboration and productivity.
- Introduced new CRM management platforms to enhance support processes.
- Directed corporate strategy, aligning operational priorities with long-term growth objectives.
- Oversaw executive leadership, establishing accountability across departments and business functions.
Education
Diploma - Marketing
Skills
Sales strategy
Business development
Sales funnel optimization
CRM system administration
Metrics-driven campaign management
Campaign management
Brand strategy
Customer engagement
Strategic partnership development
Analytical decision-making
Effective team leadership
Partnership development
Influencer partnerships
Platform Experience
- Pipedrive
- Salesforce
- Hubspot
- Canva
- HootSuite
- Podio
- Microsoft Viva Engage
- PandaDoc
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Outlook
- Sharepoint
Accomplishments
- Successful sale of a business with over 1m in recurring revenue
- Founding of a profitable business in first year
- Created Internationally recognized brand
- Implementation of sales and support CRM systems to automate business
Interests
Dedicated to coaching youth soccer to provide positive impacts within the community.
Timeline
Business Development & Marketing Manager
Commissionaires BC
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Business Development Manager
Liveport Australia
09.2022 - 09.2025Read More
President/CEO
ArcWiFi
10.2019 - 01.2022Read More
Founder, President and CEO
Liveport Corporation
06.2007 - 10.2019Read More
Okanagan College
Diploma from Marketing
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