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Kico Marx

Saint-Jérôme,QC

Summary

Dynamic business development lead with proven success in enhancing client relationships and driving business growth. Expertise in problem-solving, project management, and competitive analysis to deliver strategic proposals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

VP Sales and Operations

CaesarsTea
03.2013 - 06.2025

Transitioned CaesarsTea from a retail operation to a wholesale distribution concept serving major retailers including: Loblaws, Metro, Sobeys, Costco, Walmart.
Sales manager to agents located nationally, with the proper support for their accounts needs.
Ensured that product logistics constantly monitored and that all customers were not out of stock.
Developed guerrilla marketing strategies for a variety of customer types: grocery stores, boutiques and restaurants.

VP Sales and Operations

Ilanco Knitting
01.2012 - 06.2025

Selling and support of license (NHL, Disney) and private label (Costco, Walmart, Reitmans) including the development of specialized licensed products for different target markets and resellers.
Developing products with factories in China and Bangladesh, including leveraging technologies for new applications (leggings plus sized or sex shop garments).
Managed 70% of the company's sales personally.
Curated product line to 100 SKUS being sold to over 500 NEW accounts nationally.
Worked with factories to create new products to remain innovative and competitive with other commodity players.

Business Development Lead

Main and Local
06.2025 - Current
  • Developed and maintained client relationships to enhance business growth.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create strategic proposals.
  • Prepared presentations for potential partners and stakeholders.
  • Increased client base by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
  • Improved client retention rates by addressing concerns promptly and implementing effective solutions tailored to their needs.
  • Generated leads through strategic networking at industry conferences, trade shows, and other events.

Skills

  • Business process improvement
  • Team mentoring
  • Competitive analysis
  • Proposal writing
  • Project management
  • Product expertise
  • Account management
  • Cold calling
  • Client onboarding
  • B2B background
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Business Development Lead

Main and Local
06.2025 - Current

VP Sales and Operations

CaesarsTea
03.2013 - 06.2025

VP Sales and Operations

Ilanco Knitting
01.2012 - 06.2025
Kico Marx