Norm Macpherson
PHONE: 519-***-**** EMAIL: ****.**********@*****.***
ADDRESS: *** ******* ***** ****: Waterloo PROVINCE: Ontario POSTAL/ZIP: N2K3X1 OBJECTIVE+
To obtain employment in Sales /Marketing Management or Business Development HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Advise and Mentor current start up and newly formed corporations
Sales, Marketing and Business Development executive
Held executive and senior level management positions in Sales and Marketing
Extensive experience in local and offshore markets
Exceptional multi functioning and cross selling skills
Successful in technical Sales and Marketing
Keen eye for areas that could be improved upon and exponentially grown
Has been a LEADER in REVENUE/SALES Growth during his career
Proven track record of growing revenues in existing and new business segments
Currently sit on City of Waterloo taskforce for uptown business improvement committee PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Feb 2014
Mar 06- Dec 09
VP Business Development
Giftopia Inc / Eventastic
Waterloo, Ontario CANADA
Graduated from The Accelerator Center, newly formed company in the Ecommerce/transaction event management market.
Directly responsible for developing Sales strategies in newly developed markets. Identifying and creating Sales and Marketing strategies as a start-up organization within the Communitech/Accelerator Program.
Developing fundamental Marketing and Online Communication strategies. Implementation of CRM system, sales channels and revenue tracking. Specific duties encompass developing and implementing strategies for increasing sales performance and maximizing vertical market revenue streams. VP Sales/Marketing
Xylodyne Corporation
Breslau, Ontario CANADA
Newly formed corporation focusing on distribution and sales of electric vehicles Norm Macpherson
PHONE: 519-***-**** EMAIL: ****.**********@*****.*** ADDRESS: 248 Pastern Trail CITY: Waterloo PROVINCE: Ontario POSTAL/ZIP: N2K3X1 and components. Building a network of 35 dealers within the first 9 months of product introduction. Along with developing the Canadian and North-eastern United States Sales and Marketing program, Xylodyne was responsible for the complete redesign of the electric off-road vehicle manufactured by Bad Boy Enterprises, a leader in electric off road vehicles.
Lead generation
Contract and price negotiation
Prospecting and initial sales introduction
Channel and Dealer management, development and training
Primary marketing research, advertising and events planning
Product Development
Developing CRM sales database
Nov 04- Jan 06
Sales/Marketing Manager
Navitas Technologies
Waterloo Ontario CANADA
Sales/Marketing Manager Responsible for all sales and marketing programs, new market development, marketing and business plan collaboration. Responsible for new customer acquisition, tradeshows, events planning, industry associations and membership, press releases and staffing.
Revenue / Sales of $5.5 mil. up from 1.8 mil. when started
Major account management and development
Responsible for new market expansion
Lead generation and management/Business plan development
Reseller and Agent expansion (National and International)
Channel management
Direct Sales
Inside/Outside sales
Prospecting, cold calling, initial sales development Norm Macpherson
PHONE: 519-***-**** EMAIL: ****.**********@*****.*** ADDRESS: 248 Pastern Trail CITY: Waterloo PROVINCE: Ontario POSTAL/ZIP: N2K3X1
Custom contract sales opportunities
Forecasting / Budget Analysis
Nov 94 – Aug 04
Director Sales/Marketing
RDM Corporation (RC:TSE)
Waterloo Ontario CANADA
Designing and implementing sales campaigns
Designing and implementing marketing campaigns
Identifying new customers and markets
Directing and assisting sales and marketing personnel in achieving their personal goals and Staff development
Divisional revenue generation
Reseller and Agent expansion (National and International)
Custom development sales, contract negotiation
Forecasting, Budget analysis, Business plan development
Development of web page and web based marketing strategies EDUCATION
Sep 91- Jul 93
Business- Marketing
Diploma
Conestoga College
Canada - Ontario - Kitchener Ontario CANADA
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
CRM - 10 or more year(s)
Norm Macpherson
PHONE: 519-***-**** EMAIL: ****.**********@*****.*** ADDRESS: 248 Pastern Trail CITY: Waterloo PROVINCE: Ontario POSTAL/ZIP: N2K3X1 Organization - 10 or more year(s)
Team Work - 10 or more year(s)
Communication - 10 or more year(s)
Leadership - 10 or more year(s)
Analyzing Data - 10 or more year(s)
Detail Oriented - 10 or more year(s)
Strategic Thinking - 10 or more year(s)
Planning - 10 or more year(s)
Dynamic Outside the Box Thinker – 10 or more year(s) References Available Upon Request