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Timothy Crawford

Guelph

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with extensive experience in the beverage industry, seeking to leverage proven top-down sales strategies and relationship-building skills in the cannabis sector. Successful in driving volume and creating new partnerships, with a strong focus on on-premise sales and key accounts management.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ontario Sales Lead

Founder's Original Inc.
08.2024 - Current

- Led a team of Ontario sales representatives, developing and implementing successful sales strategies across multiple channels, including retail, on-premise, and private.

- Executed top-down sales strategies with major retailers such as Circle K, Metro, Walmart, and Petro-Canada, resulting in increased market penetration and a significant increase in volume sold.

- Collaborated closely with the marketing team to develop marketing and programming initiatives tailored to various channels.

- Built communication templates for representatives to use across multiple channels, enhancing consistency and effectiveness in messaging.

- Achieved substantial sales growth of core SKUs across convenience, grocery, and on-premise channels.

- Gained extensive experience in both inside and outside sales roles, fostering a comprehensive understanding of diverse sales environments.

Shipping & Logistics/Sales

Spring Mill Distillery
04.2019 - 05.2024

- Managed shipping and logistics operations, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of products to various distribution points.

- Developed and maintained relationships with key accounts, contributing to increased sales and customer satisfaction.

- Collaborated with production and inventory teams to optimize supply chain processes and reduce costs.

- Secured major volume with the LCBO for the first core whisky SKUs launched, significantly enhancing brand presence in the market.

- Staffed, managed, and developed cocktail recipes for the mixology bar, creating innovative drink offerings that attracted customers and increased sales.

- Assisted in the execution of sales strategies that led to growth in market share and volume sold.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dunbarton High School
Pickering, ON

Skills

    - Strong relationship-building and networking abilities

    - Proven track record in top-down sales strategies

    - Excellent communication and negotiation skills

    - Market analysis and trend identification

    - Team leadership and development

    - Development of communication templates

    - Extensive experience in inside and outside sales roles

    - Shipping and logistics management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Smart Serve - 2003/2024

Cannsell - 2025

Timeline

Ontario Sales Lead

Founder's Original Inc.
08.2024 - Current

Shipping & Logistics/Sales

Spring Mill Distillery
04.2019 - 05.2024

High School Diploma -

Dunbarton High School
Timothy Crawford