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BusinessDevelopmentManager

Keith Johnson

Dalmeny,SK

Summary

PROFILE Experienced Management Professional Key manager responsible for early growth and development of Microsoft Canada Instrumental in the successful Canadian launch of a major U.S. brand Consistently overachieve targets.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

Simply Group Financial
Saskatoon, SK
01.2022 - Current
  • For Point of Sale Financing organization
  • Developed new business providing financial services to home improvement contractors
  • Increased sales YoY by 232

Branch Manager

Saskatoon, SK
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • For temporary staffing service
  • Increased net profit by 96% by increasing sales and introducing multiple operational changes
  • Grew sales by 39% FY2019, 47% FY 2021
  • Maintained profitability through in 2020, once again leading the country through the first half of 2021.

National Sales Manager

Western Information Management
Saskatoon, SK
01.2013 - 01.2016

Sales Manager for Records Management Consultancy.

· Secured largest contract in company history

ARMA Saskatchewan - Board of
01.2014 - 01.2016

Member of Trade association board of directors

Store Manager

Ashley Furniture Homestore
Saskatoon, SK
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Management of all operations of major retailer
  • Improved store profitability 35% in first year and reduced employee turnover by 80% year over year through team building, sales increases, and operation efficiencies.

Independent Business Consultant

Saskatoon, SK
01.2009 - 01.2019

· Created business and marketing plan to commercialize innovative technology.

· Introduced business to potential new markets and customers.

· Assisted in team and individual development for client organizations

Director

Saskatoon Business College
Saskatoon, SK
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Responsible for all activities in corporate division of private business college
  • Achieved 60% revenue and profit increases
  • Designed fresh marketing programs to address changing markets.

North Saskatoon Business Association
01.2005 - 01.2009

Member of Economic Development Committee

Sales Manager

Horizon Computer Solutions Inc
Saskatoon, SK
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Consultancy
  • Secured largest contract in company history, Business and team management for leading independent Value-Added Reseller
  • Mentored a team of eight sales staff, returning business to profitability
  • Prepared several significant proposals resulting in multi million dollars in sales
  • Reduced unplanned attrition to zero and grew revenue by 36% in FY 2007.

General Manager

CompuSmart Toronto
Toronto, ON
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Of Toronto retail/corporate sales location
  • Successfully operated hybrid retail/corporate sales operation with 17 staff
  • Achieved planned revenue goal within 90 days.

Consultant

Best Buy Canada
Toronto, ON
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • To businesses related to sales, marketing and business planning
  • Created business and marketing plan to commercialize innovative technology
  • Introduced business to potential new markets and customers
  • Assisted in team and individual development for client organizations

Regional Sales Manager

Matsushita Electric, Panasonic
Toronto, ON
  • Oversaw and mentored three Sales reps responsible for Panasonic PC and printer sales in Ontario.

Regional Sales Manager

Microsoft Canada
Toronto, ON
  • Key manager responsible for early growth and development of Microsoft Canada
  • Volunteer and Associations

Education

Diploma - Journalism

Journalism Mount Royal College
Calgary
05.2001 -

Skills

Sales Managementundefined

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Simply Group Financial
01.2022 - Current

Branch Manager

01.2019 - 01.2021

ARMA Saskatchewan - Board of
01.2014 - 01.2016

National Sales Manager

Western Information Management
01.2013 - 01.2016

Store Manager

Ashley Furniture Homestore
01.2011 - 01.2012

Independent Business Consultant

01.2009 - 01.2019

Director

Saskatoon Business College
01.2008 - 01.2009

North Saskatoon Business Association
01.2005 - 01.2009

Sales Manager

Horizon Computer Solutions Inc
01.2004 - 01.2007

General Manager

CompuSmart Toronto
01.2003 - 01.2004

Diploma - Journalism

Journalism Mount Royal College
05.2001 -

Consultant

Best Buy Canada
01.2001 - 01.2003

Regional Sales Manager

Matsushita Electric, Panasonic

Regional Sales Manager

Microsoft Canada
Keith Johnson