Joshua Weisbord
Montréal,Canada
Summary
Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of National Key Accounts Eastern Canada
RATIONAL Canada
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Culinary equipment manufacturing company.
- Responsible for all sales within Eastern Canada for both retail and foodservice channels.
National Key Account Manager, Food Service
Lesters Foods Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Transformed protein manufacturing company.
- Responsible for all food service sales within Quebec
- Experience with trade events, brokers, distributors
Regional Key Account Manager, Food Service
Canada Bread, Division of Grupo Bimbo
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Artisan bakery division.
- Responsible for all food service sales within Quebec
- Experience with trade events, brokers, distributors
Key Accounts & Product Development Manager
Splendid Chocolates
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Artisan chocolate manufacturing company.
- Responsible for retail sales in Canada/USA
- Development of custom novelty manufacturing
Quebec Regional Sales Supervisor
ACE Bakery (Weston Foods)
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Artisan Bakery.
- Responsible for all retail sales within Quebec
- Led a team of sales representatives and product demonstrators
New Business Development & Product Manager
I-D Foods Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: Importer & Distributor.
- Responsible for integrating new lines into existing distribution networks within Canada with ownership of brands during rollouts
Various roles in family business
Au Printemps Gourmet
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Speciality food manufacturing company
Education
B.A. - Psychology Major and Sociology Minor
Concordia University
01.2006
Skills
- Skilled in multiple operating systems
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Team management
- Negotiation
Languages
English & French (bilingual)
French
Timeline
Director of National Key Accounts Eastern Canada
RATIONAL Canada
01.2024 - Current
National Key Account Manager, Food Service
Lesters Foods Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2023
Regional Key Account Manager, Food Service
Canada Bread, Division of Grupo Bimbo
01.2017 - 01.2019
Key Accounts & Product Development Manager
Splendid Chocolates
01.2015 - 01.2017
Quebec Regional Sales Supervisor
ACE Bakery (Weston Foods)
01.2012 - 01.2015
New Business Development & Product Manager
I-D Foods Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2012
Various roles in family business
Au Printemps Gourmet
01.2002 - 01.2009
B.A. - Psychology Major and Sociology Minor
Concordia University
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