Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Kim Boin

Waterdown,ON

Summary

Highly motivated and Passionate floral champion.

Experienced in Account Management/Sales, Category Management, Procurement, Strategic Planning, Private Brands, Product Development, Building Programs and Relationships.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Key Account Sales Manager And Product Development

Bayview Flowers
02.2023 - Current
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential key accounts.
  • Developed and executed strategic account plans for sustainable growth and profitability.
  • Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, addressing concerns, and providing exceptional service.
  • Manage a portfolio of key accounts, ensuring consistent revenue generation and customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop customized solutions for clients'' unique needs.
  • Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with clients, securing long-term business partnerships.
  • Analyze market trends to identify new business opportunities within the territory.
  • Participate in industry events to network with potential clients and stay informed about emerging trends in the market.
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships to drive business growth.
  • Monitor industry trends closely to proactively adjust the company''s product offerings as needed for continued success in a dynamic market environment.

Advisory Board Member

Floriexpo
09.2022 - Current

Offering insights and hands on experience to promote and innovate the success and guest experience of Floriexpo

Committee Member

PMA/IFPA Floral Council
01.2019 - Current
  • Providing insight and support to the Floral Council
  • Potted Task Force, collaboratively updating the potted guidelines for IFPAs website and resource tools

Category Manager

Longo's, Floral & Garden Centre
01.2017 - 02.2023

Responsible for the Financial performance, procurement, forecasting, strategic planning and merchandising strategies for both Floral and Garden Centre departments along with managing all categories within.


Directed a team of 37 Department Managers, implementing and communicating new programs with merchandising plans, curated Private Label, promotional programs, and bringing Passion & Innovation to the Departments.


Exceeded budgets year over year bringing substantial growth while achieving all KPI's

Department Manager

Longo's
11.2015 - 01.2017
  • Achieved and exceeded weekly budgets, merchandising, training team members, forecasting, planning and execution for all Holidays and in store initiatives.
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Motivated Team Members to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.

Owner and Creative Director

Blooms & Posies
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Wedding & Event floral design
  • Executed all aspects and functions of the business
  • Client consultations, procurement, lead designer, booth design, social media, digital content and marketing


Store Manager

Fiori Oakville
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Responsible for the daily operations of the business
  • Merchandising, design, scheduling, building and maintaining relationships with clients
  • Achieving and exceeding monthly sales targets
  • Oversaw and coordinated four team members.

Education

Leadership And Management

Humber College
Toronto, ON
07.2018

Interior Design

Sheridan College
Oakville, ON

Skills

  • Floral Industry Expertise - 20 Plus years!
  • Product Development
  • Account Management
  • Sales Pipeline Management
  • Building & Maintaining Strong Relationships
  • Annual Planning - Major floral holidays and key seasonal programs
  • Extensive knowledge of floral categories and products
  • Exceptional time management, meets deadlines, multitasks
  • Strategic Planning
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT) and Outlook

Timeline

Key Account Sales Manager And Product Development

Bayview Flowers
02.2023 - Current

Advisory Board Member

Floriexpo
09.2022 - Current

Committee Member

PMA/IFPA Floral Council
01.2019 - Current

Category Manager

Longo's, Floral & Garden Centre
01.2017 - 02.2023

Department Manager

Longo's
11.2015 - 01.2017

Owner and Creative Director

Blooms & Posies
01.2010 - 01.2015

Store Manager

Fiori Oakville
01.2005 - 01.2010

Leadership And Management

Humber College

Interior Design

Sheridan College
Kim Boin