Derek Willshire
Lévis,QC
Summary
Accomplished Regional Vice President with demonstrated track record of success in managing change for automotive distribution businesses. Bringing exceptional history of achievement and drive to continuously improve procedures and processes across the board. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Vice-President - Canada
LKQ Corporation Inc.
10.2017 - Current
- Managed all of Canada's districts with 1100 plus employees covering all provinces.
- Oversaw yearly budget of more than $500 million dollars.
Associate Vice-President
LKQ Corporation Inc.
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
District Manager
LKQ Corporation Inc.
02.2008 - 10.2016
- Supervised 10 plus locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Coordinated with other district managers to actualize performance improvement strategies.
Plant Manager
LKQ Corporation Inc.
07.2007 - 02.2008
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Managed staff through transition to corporate procedures and alignment
Sales Manager
Groupe Pintendre Auto
01.2005 - 07.2007
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
Major Account Manager: Eastern Canada
NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Worked with channel and alliance partners on joint marketing and sales opportunities.
- Determined revenue growth opportunities and enhanced service levels by closely monitoring developments in assigned accounts.
Territory Development Manager
Pennzoil-Quaker-State
03.1998 - 01.2001
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Communicated regularly with territory, regional, and strategic managers for daily support and strategic planning for accounts.
Education
GED -
C.E.G.E.P. Ste-Foy And College Maisonneuve
Montreal, QC01.2002
Skills
- Process Improvements
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Budget Administration
- Staff Leadership
- Expense Control
- Operations Management
- Succession Planning
- Change Management
- New Business Development
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Regional Vice-President - Canada
LKQ Corporation Inc.
10.2017 - Current
Associate Vice-President
LKQ Corporation Inc.
10.2016 - 10.2017
District Manager
LKQ Corporation Inc.
02.2008 - 10.2016
Plant Manager
LKQ Corporation Inc.
07.2007 - 02.2008
Sales Manager
Groupe Pintendre Auto
01.2005 - 07.2007
Major Account Manager: Eastern Canada
NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
01.2001 - 01.2005
Territory Development Manager
Pennzoil-Quaker-State
03.1998 - 01.2001
GED -
C.E.G.E.P. Ste-Foy And College Maisonneuve
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