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Karandeep Gill

Karandeep Gill

Calgary,Canada

Summary

Sales and marketing specialist with 5+ years of experience driving double-digit growth through strategic campaigns, persuasive communication, and data-driven execution.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales/Marketing Associate

La Vie En Rose
01.2024 - Current
  • Deliver personalized styling and expert product recommendations, driving a 20% increase in returning customers
  • Lead in-store promotions and seasonal campaigns that consistently exceed sales targets and boost brand visibility
  • Elevate average transaction value by 18% through strategic cross-selling of accessories, lingerie sets, and shape-wear
  • Execute visual merchandising and optimize product placement to maximize store appeal and align with marketing strategy
  • Drive successful promotional events and product launches that enhance the overall customer experience
  • Leverage customer insights and shopping trends to refine messaging and visual presentation
  • Cultivate lasting client relationships through engaging service and a deep understanding of customer needs

Account Management Intern

Calix
01.2021 - 04.2024
  • Launched a goal-setting platform that increased contact completion from 70% to 85% in just two weeks, while conducting 50+ cold calls daily to drive lead generation and client engagement
  • Delivered persuasive product presentations that successfully attracted buyers and prospects, contributing to new business growth
  • Praised in an internal executive email: “Karandeep provides high quality work, is detailed, very responsive, and is focused on making sure the information is correct. Karandeep is an asset to the team.”

Product Marketing Support Analyst Intern

Calix
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Evaluated market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to improve product positioning, driving a 25% increase in market share
  • Developed product training documentation to support client onboarding, boosting customer retention and satisfaction by 18%
  • Utilized Power BI to analyze customer engagement metrics, enabling data-driven decisions that resulted in a 15% improvement in campaign ROI
  • Streamlined CRM workflows to improve lead management, improving conversion rates by 10%
  • Executed data-driven product launches by leveraging market insights and tailored promotions to boost reach and sales

Sales Collateral Specialist Intern

VMWare (formerly Pivotal Software)
05.2019 - 12.2019
  • Crafted high-impact sales content that directly enhanced sales execution and accelerated revenue growth across global accounts
  • Spearheaded the creation of visually compelling, insight-driven slide decks, successfully attracting and converting new clients
  • Led strategic bid development as the go-to writer for RFPs, RFIs, and unsolicited proposals, boosting win rates and competitive positioning
  • Produced a dynamic library of case studies showcasing digital transformation successes, enabling scalable storytelling for sales teams
  • Authored and managed key sales collateral, including white papers, datasheets, and win-reports, shaping client engagement and product understanding across the buyer journey

Sales/Operations Coordinator Intern

PinPoint GPS Solutions
01.2018 - 08.2018
  • Led the successful execution of the company’s presence at the 2018 Truck World Show, securing on-the-spot B2B sales and significantly boosting brand visibility
  • Earned high praise from the VP of Sales & Operations for being “smooth and convincing with customers, showing unmatched enthusiasm and professionalism.”
  • Fast-tracked from Operations Coordinator to a Sales-facing role within months, recognized for exceptional communication, initiative, and client rapport
  • Authored 25+ persuasive proposals, expanding the client base by 25% and establishing strong long-term partnerships
  • Revamped and managed social media strategy, increasing audience engagement and elevating the company’s online presence by 12%
  • Wore multiple hats across sales, marketing, finance, operations, and tech support, demonstrating agility and a strong cross-functional skill set

Sales Associate

Rogers Communications
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Increased service upgrades by 13% in the B2C market by identifying customer pain points and packaging feature bundles with targeted upselling strategies
  • Boosted customer loyalty and retention by delivering personalized service and value-added solutions, resulting in a 15% rise in repeat sales
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to resolve customer issues efficiently and deliver compelling product presentations that improved conversion rates
  • Supported in-store marketing efforts by promoting new offerings and tailoring messaging to align with customer interests and behavior trends
  • Tracked sales performance and customer feedback to inform future promotional tactics and improve overall customer satisfaction

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Honours Communications and Business

University of Waterloo
12.2024

Graduated with Distinction.

Product Marketing Alliance
12.2024

Product Marketing Core Certificate

Harvard Business School Online
09.2024

Management Essentials Certificate

Skills

  • Product Launch
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Customer Retention
  • Cold Calling
  • Data Analysis
  • Brand Development
  • Market Research
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Lead Management
  • Client Engagement
  • Sales Strategy
  • Canva
  • InDesign
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Salesforce
  • Power BI
  • Jira
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Colab
  • SAP
  • SPSS
  • Excel

Accomplishments

    TEDx Speaker - "How to Achieve Resilience Through Self- Compassion"

Timeline

Sales/Marketing Associate - La Vie En Rose
01.2024 - Current
Product Marketing Support Analyst Intern - Calix
05.2021 - 08.2021
Account Management Intern - Calix
01.2021 - 04.2024
Sales Collateral Specialist Intern - VMWare (formerly Pivotal Software)
05.2019 - 12.2019
Sales/Operations Coordinator Intern - PinPoint GPS Solutions
01.2018 - 08.2018
Sales Associate - Rogers Communications
01.2017 - 12.2017
University of Waterloo - Bachelor's Degree, Honours Communications and Business
Product Marketing Alliance - ,
Harvard Business School Online - ,
Karandeep Gill