Evija Gosse
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Driven Business Development Executive with career history in multi-national distributed businesses and proven skill in hiring, developing and retaining high-performance teams. Motivating leader with strengths in building strategic relationships to support key business initiatives. Highly skilled in change management, management transition, and merger integration. Offering excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience managing matrixed organizations.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Regional Sales and Business Development of IoT
SAF North America LLC
02.2021 - Current
- Identify potential strategic partnerships for IoT system integration in Canada and the U.S.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their needs and providing solutions.
- Focusing on increasing the company's market share and revenue in the IoT space, ensuring profitability by optimizing sales processes and pricing strategies.
- Negotiate terms for project planning and execution while adjusting to stakeholder expectations.
Consultant of Trade Facilitation and Export to Canada
Latvia-Can Inc.
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Conducted market research to identify potential partnerships and distributors for IoT, AI and robotics technologies.
- Supported AI and robotics companies in technology industry events, meetings, and trade shows.
- Established and fostered profitable connections with trade associations and chambers of commerce in Canada and EU countries.
- Provided training and workshops to clients and their staff on export-related topics, including industry standards, compliance, and market entry.
- Utilized digital marketing, trade shows, and professional networking opportunities to expand partner networks.
Manager of Marketing and Communications
PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) Latvia
07.2013 - 05.2020
- Developed client and employee engagement strategies to nurture relationships and enhance client satisfaction, key stakeholder loyalty, and cross-selling opportunities.
- Safeguarded and enhanced the company's main business assets - brand image and reputation - while ensuring consistency in messaging and branding, both internally and externally.
- Monitored and analyzed digital and printed media content that were relevant to the company and clients.
- Developed crisis communication plans and protocols to respond effectively to unexpected situations impacting the company's reputation.
- Utilized media relations and public outreach strategies to reinforce trust and transparency during critical periods.
IT and Communication Project Manager
Municipality of Riga City
- Developed and launched a new strategy and concept for Riga City’s digital platform, catering to tourism, investors, and citizens.
- Led team in designing a user-friendly and engaging UX concept for the city's portal website.
- Managed and maintained the website's content, created new sections, and enhanced functionality.
- Launched an interactive project of interviews and online talks with citizens through the digital platform.
- Assisted in developing and implementing city e-services as part of the IT team.
Education
Master of Arts - Strategic Management And Public Relations
RSU (Riga Stradins University) | Latvia
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Riga Technical University | Latvia
MBA Essentials -
University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management
06.2024
Online Certification - Project Management
Google
06.2024
Certificate - Design Thinking
Stockholm School of Economics (SSE Riga)
12.2018
Skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Data-driven decision-making
- Stakeholder management
- Strong organizational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Critical thinking
- Negotiation and dispute resolution
Timeline
Director of Regional Sales and Business Development of IoT
SAF North America LLC
02.2021 - Current
Consultant of Trade Facilitation and Export to Canada
Latvia-Can Inc.
05.2020 - 02.2022
Manager of Marketing and Communications
PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) Latvia
07.2013 - 05.2020
IT and Communication Project Manager
Municipality of Riga City
Master of Arts - Strategic Management And Public Relations
RSU (Riga Stradins University) | Latvia
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Riga Technical University | Latvia
MBA Essentials -
University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management
Online Certification - Project Management
Google
Certificate - Design Thinking
Stockholm School of Economics (SSE Riga)
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