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Rony Sandvar

Rony Sandvar

Sales Director or Strategic Sales Leader/Business Development Manager/Director
CANIM LAKE,British Columbia

Summary

Professional Summary

I am a results-driven sales and business development professional with over 20 years of experience transforming challenges into opportunities through strategic planning, consultative selling, and CRM optimization. My passion lies in empowering organizations to drive sustainable growth by aligning innovative solutions with client needs, fostering impactful relationships, and exceeding expectations.

Key Achievements

  • Exceeded Revenue Targets: Consistently surpassed multi-million-dollar sales quotas, driving significant growth across diverse industries including SaaS, healthcare, and automotive.
  • Streamlined Sales Pipelines: Optimized sales forecasting and pipeline management using tools like Salesforce, achieving a 25% improvement in efficiency.
  • Market Expansion: Successfully led market entry strategies in North America, securing key partnerships and increasing regional revenue by over 30%.
  • Consultative Selling Success: Delivered tailored solutions to high-value enterprise clients, resulting in a 15% increase in client retention rates.
  • Leadership & Team Development: Recruited, trained, and mentored top-performing sales teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
  • Strategic Problem Solving: Addressed operational challenges with innovative solutions, improving cross-functional coordination and delivery timelines.
  • Event Marketing Expertise: Spearheaded campaigns for trade shows and in-store demonstrations, boosting brand visibility and lead acquisition.
  • Digital Transformation Leadership: Championed the adoption of digital marketing tools to enhance customer engagement and optimize online presence.
  • Client Relationship Management: Cultivated trusted advisor relationships with C-level executives, contributing to sustained revenue growth and long-term partnerships.

Key Skills

  • Sales Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing sales teams, driving measurable growth and exceeding targets.
  • Business Development: Expertise in identifying new opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and expanding market presence across diverse industries.
  • CRM & Pipeline Management: Advanced proficiency in tools like Salesforce and HubSpot for tracking performance and optimizing sales workflows.
  • Strategic Planning: Skilled in developing and executing tailored sales and marketing strategies to align with organizational goals.
  • Consultative Selling: Adept at delivering customized solutions to meet client needs and foster long-term relationships.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong analytical skills for interpreting market data, adjusting outreach strategies, and optimizing performance.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience working closely with marketing, product, and operations teams to ensure alignment and effectiveness.
  • Digital Marketing Expertise: Proficient in leveraging digital tools and social media platforms to enhance lead generation and engagement.
  • Event Marketing & Coordination: Skilled in planning and executing high-impact events and trade shows to boost brand visibility and sales.
  • Client Relationship Management: Excellence in managing key accounts, negotiating deals, and maintaining long-term client satisfaction.
  • Adaptability & Innovation: Thrives in dynamic environments, consistently implementing creative solutions to overcome challenges.
  • International Market Expansion: Proven success in navigating global markets, driving localized strategies, and achieving international growth.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Regional Trainer and Business Development Manger

Auto Gross Marketting
San Antonio, Texas
08.2012 - 07.2024

Targeted Lead Generation: Spearheaded specialized outreach strategies that consistently filled the sales pipeline with high-quality leads, increasing prospect engagement rates by over 30%.

High-Volume Outreach: Designed and executed multi-channel campaigns, including calls, emails, and social media outreach, consistently surpassing weekly and monthly activity benchmarks.

Collaborative Funnel Optimization: Partnered with sales and marketing teams to refine messaging and implement segmentation strategies, resulting in a 25% improvement in sales funnel efficiency.

End-to-End Prospecting Management: Directed every stage of the prospecting lifecycle—from in-depth market research to securing qualified appointments for account executives.

Data-Driven Revenue Growth: Utilized performance analytics to fine-tune outreach strategies, driving revenue growth and improving lead conversion rates.

Client Relationship Building: Cultivated strong client connections through tailored consultative approaches, ensuring sustained partnerships and maximizing customer satisfaction.

Strategic Market Analysis: Identified trends and industry gaps to position Autogross Marketing as a leader in digital marketing solutions for diverse industries.

Salesforce CRM Proficiency: Maintained and optimized records in Salesforce, offering actionable insights to inform strategy and streamline operations.

Leadership & Development: Mentored and guided teams on best practices, fostering professional growth and consistently exceeding performance goals.

Suzuki Automotive and Motorcycle Dealership Owner

Dealer Principle CEO
Vancouver , British Columbia
08.2008 - 08.2012

Transformed Sales Performance:
Drove dramatic sales growth by repositioning the Suzuki Super center from 36th place to the country’s top dealership in Canada.
Enhanced Service Retention: Boosted service retention by over 250%, delivering more than 700 service hours every month.
Market Leadership: Directed a high-performing sales team to secure the No. 1 Motor sports position in BC and achieve a nationwide ranking of No. 6.
Operational Excellence: Managed daily operations to ensure sales and service teams consistently operated with precision, efficiency, and a customer-centric mindset.
Team Development: Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement by training, mentoring, and inspiring team members to consistently surpass performance targets.
Customer Satisfaction: Elevated customer satisfaction through streamlined processes and the delivery of exceptional service experiences.
Strategic Market Analysis: Conducted comprehensive market analysis to identify growth opportunities, positioning the team as industry leaders.
Resilient Decision-Making: Navigated economic challenges by making strategic decisions that ensured business continuity and enhanced profitability.
Culture & Engagement: Fostered team cohesion and a positive workplace culture that boosted employee engagement and loyalty.
New Business Initiatives: Identified and capitalized on new business opportunities to expand market share and drive revenue growth.
Contract Negotiation: Spearheaded high-stakes contract negotiations, securing favorable terms that significantly bolstered profitability.
Innovative Marketing Campaigns: Launched cutting-edge marketing initiatives using social media and digital tools to heighten brand visibility and accelerate customer acquisition.
Revenue Diversification: Engineered and implemented strategic plans to diversify revenue streams and penetrate untapped markets.
Empowering Leadership: Leveraged employees’ strengths through targeted mentoring programs, driving skill development and ensuring team-wide success.

Director Of Finance Canada

G&A Marketing
07.2002 - 07.2008
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing and other internal teams to meet shared goals.
  • Increased sales revenue by implementing strategic business development plans and fostering strong client relationships.
  • Established long-term relationships with key industry players which helped in gaining valuable insights into emerging trends.
  • Organized product demonstrations at trade shows/events which positively impacted brand awareness among potential customers.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Led team meetings focused on sharing best practices which contributed significantly to overall team success.
  • Developed deep understanding of customer needs, priorities and pain points to deliver customized service.
  • Qualified leads by scheduling introductory discovery meetings and calls.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business And Marketing

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
British Columbia Canada
09.2000 - 06.2004

Master of Arts - Online Digital And Social Media Marketing

POL
Online
08.2018 - 05.2021

Skills

Digital marketing

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Interests

Personal Growth and Personal Development

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home option

Quote

Don't wish it was easier wish you were better. Don't wish for less problems wish for more skills. Don't wish for less challenge wish for more wisdom
Jim Rohn

Software

Ms Docs, All CRM Proficiency, Video Creation, Online Target Marketing, Social Media Marketing

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Norwegian
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Master of Arts - Online Digital And Social Media Marketing

POL
08.2018 - 05.2021

Regional Trainer and Business Development Manger

Auto Gross Marketting
08.2012 - 07.2024

Suzuki Automotive and Motorcycle Dealership Owner

Dealer Principle CEO
08.2008 - 08.2012

Director Of Finance Canada

G&A Marketing
07.2002 - 07.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Business And Marketing

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
09.2000 - 06.2004
Rony SandvarSales Director or Strategic Sales Leader/Business Development Manager/Director