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Tyler Gibson

Summary

Results-driven Vice President of Sales with 18 years of sales experience of which the last 14 years with AutoTrader. I have consistently demonstrated a track record of exceeding sales targets, driving revenue growth, and leading high-performing sales teams. Expertise in strategic planning, business development, and relationship management.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Sales

Trader Corporation
Toronto, ON
01.2021 - Current

• Oversee a sales team of 30+ professionals, responsible for generating $100M in annual revenue.

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve corporate goals and objectives.

• Lead the sales participation in new product development and data evolution projects expansion which has helped the business consistently grow in double digits.

• Foster relationships with organizations largest clients, securing long-term contracts and partnerships.

• Collaborate across the business with all different teams to align sales strategies with business goals.

• In 2022 was awarded Sales Leader of the year across the entire organization.

General Manager

Convertus Digital
Vancouver, BC
05.2019 - 12.2020
  • This business is a marketing agency specializing in Automotive that was acquired by Trader Corporation.
  • The founders exited the business and revenue was on a sharp decline when I took on managing all areas of the business to start to transition different functions back to the parent company.
  • Was responsible for managing all areas of the businesses operations.
  • Significant change management required as part of this role with downsizing and integration efforts into parent company.
  • Was able to stabilize and grow the business after the founders left.
  • As part of this experience we launched nearly 1000 automotive websites during the course of the time I was there.
  • Revenue that I was responsible for in this business was approximetely $3.0M annualized.

Regional Sales Manager, Western Canada

Trader Corporation
Vancouver, BC
03.2016 - 04.2019

• Directed sales activities across multiple provinces, over achieving sales targets consistently.

• Implemented sales training programs that improved team productivity and assisted with Training teams across the country

• Developed strong relationships with key clients, and managed relationships with the majority of our largest customers in the western half of the country.

• Analyzed market data to identify trends and adjust our teams sales strategies accordingly.

Account Manager

Trader Corporation
Vancouver, BC
08.2010 - 02.2016

• Exceeded sales targets by every month through effective client relationship management.

• Conducted product demonstrations and presentations to prospective clients.

• Maintained detailed records of sales activities and client interactions.

• Managed a customer account list of on average about 100 dealers in an outsides sales role.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

California State University
Chico, California
05-2006

Skills

Strategic Sales Planning

Business Development

Team Leadership and Development

Market Analysis

Client Relationship Management

Negotiation and Closing

Revenue Forecasting

CRM Software (eg, Salesforce)

Automotive Technology and Software knowledge

Digital Marketing expert

Accomplishments

  • 4 time Presidents Club winner
  • Awarded Sales Leader of the Year in 2022
  • 2 time Regional Manager of the Year Award
  • Deans List in University Senior Year GPA 3.75

Timeline

Vice President of Sales

Trader Corporation
01.2021 - Current

General Manager

Convertus Digital
05.2019 - 12.2020

Regional Sales Manager, Western Canada

Trader Corporation
03.2016 - 04.2019

Account Manager

Trader Corporation
08.2010 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

California State University
Tyler Gibson