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Overview
Work History
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Special Projects
Certification
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Yolande Panaccio

Summary

A dedicated leader driven by a steadfast commitment to achieving organizational objectives through disciplined and methodical approaches. Proficient in navigating high-stakes environments, I excel at adapting to evolving circumstances. With a keen eye for problem-solving, I cultivate cohesive teams and forge strong customer relationships, all while fostering a culture of growth through strategic training and attentive mentorship.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Unit Manager

Hipra Animal Health Canada Inc
04.2020 - 03.2024
  • Managed budgets and resources achieving financial goals and maximizing profitability. 2023: + 18% growth total sales Market: +4%
  • Developed strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Built positive customer relations by understanding their problems and proposed solutions with mutual benefits. Became #1 business partner for specific segment with #1 Canadian Strategic account.
  • Implemented innovative marketing campaigns that boosted brand awareness and generated significant sales leads. Latest Launch in May 2023 we outperform budget by 42%
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Participated in global team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively - Strategic a/c project, HR: Roles & responsibilities task force, Franchise Plan task Force.

Business Unit Director

Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd.
01.2006 - 12.2019
  • Accountable for leadership, compliance and financial performance of Canadian Swine business unit.
  • Successful launch strategy and implementation for blockbuster swine vaccine. Maintained leadership position for 10 years despite entry of strong competitors.
  • Manage strategic accounts ( SA) relationship to create business opportunities to become preferred business partner. Achieved #1 position with largest Canadian Strategic account.

Canadian Marketing Director

Elanco Animal Health
01.2001 - 11.2005
  • Define strategic direction and provide leadership for Beef, Swine, Poultry and Dairy products with 3 Marketing Associates, 1 Project Coordinator and 1 Technical Information System support
  • Responsible for launching new CRM tools to sales force
  • Compliance leader to revise all SOPs
  • Lead cross functional task force for Business development
  • Maintain relationship with Human division as key contact for Animal Health

Eastern Canada Sales Manager

Elanco Animal Health
01.1993 - 01.2001
  • Accountable for 45% of Canadian sales with mandate of growing by 6% total Sales with team of 7 Sales Representatives, 1 Assistant and 2 Technical Service Agents (Ruminant, Monogastric)

Quebec Sales Manager

Eli Lilly and Company Canada Inc.
01.1992 - 01.1993
  • Accountable to achieve Eastern Quebec Budget for CProzac, Ceclor and Axid with 5 triads (15 sales representatives)

Human Resources Representative

Eli Lilly and Company Canada Inc.
01.1991 - 01.1992
  • Mandate of increasing Canadian Sales force by 50%, 50 reps in 6 months which was achieved
  • Re-engineered interview consensus process to become more efficient
  • Eli Lilly ambassador's with Canadian universities to recruit top talent

Product Marketing Manager

Elanco Animal Health
01.1989 - 01.1991
  • Provide strategy and tactics for existing swine products to Canadian sales team
  • Provided customized training on public speaking and social style to customers as Elanco's added values.
  • Created a portfolio strategy to align with customer needs to increase Elanco's share
  • Build Animal Health Initial Training - AHIT to standardize our on boarding process.

Sales Representative

Elanco Animal Health
01.1985 - 01.1989
  • Responsible for achieving monogastric budget for Quebec West

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

McGill University
Montreal, QC

Skills

  • Creative business growth initiatives
  • Customer Relations
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Cross-functional Team Coordination
  • Positive Attitude
  • Adaptability

Languages

French & English
Native or Bilingual

Special Projects

  • Global France Project, I served as an internal consultant tasked with enhancing the strategic direction of our French subsidiary, ensuring sustained profitability as we were launching a new brand. Through comprehensive analysis of KPIs, P&L, talent mapping, and competitor SWAT analysis, I spearheaded the development of a revamped organizational structure. This new framework assigned specific responsibilities to strategic account managers and marketing teams, amplifying productivity and sharpening our customer-centric focus.
  • Global Change Champion leader during the integration of Merial into Boehringer-Ingelheim, I orchestrated workshops on listening, empathy, change management, and fostering a growth mindset. These initiatives bridged the gap between employees and upper management, easing the transition and fostering a unified culture.
  • Brand Plan advisor for Boehringer-Ingelheim, I contributed to the creation and refinement of our global brand plan. By validating its commercial relevance and aligning it with the needs of our sales force, we ensured successful implementation and market penetration

Certification

  • Insight Social style bilingual trainer
  • Public Speaking bilingual trainer
  • Advance Leadership Development Program (2 years)
  • Think on your Feet workshop
  • Crisis Message Management training
  • Strategic Marketing process training
  • Situation Leadership training
  • Media Training

Timeline

Business Unit Manager

Hipra Animal Health Canada Inc
04.2020 - 03.2024

Business Unit Director

Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd.
01.2006 - 12.2019

Canadian Marketing Director

Elanco Animal Health
01.2001 - 11.2005

Eastern Canada Sales Manager

Elanco Animal Health
01.1993 - 01.2001

Quebec Sales Manager

Eli Lilly and Company Canada Inc.
01.1992 - 01.1993

Human Resources Representative

Eli Lilly and Company Canada Inc.
01.1991 - 01.1992

Product Marketing Manager

Elanco Animal Health
01.1989 - 01.1991

Sales Representative

Elanco Animal Health
01.1985 - 01.1989

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

McGill University
Yolande Panaccio