IDA KELLY
EXECUTIVE CPG/MARKETING BRANDING
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A Senior Marketing Professional with extensive years experience demonstrating growth and success in CPG and Marketing Industry. My expertise is in developing and leading brand building marketing solutions via collaborative customer relationships. and new business development. I have solid expertise in national consumer promotions, sponsorships, and digital. As a team leader that has successfully led marketing programs from conception to commercialization, utilizing organizational leadership and crisis management, I am a solutions provider that will ensure ROI through fundamental marketing by-understanding shopper consumer insight, joint ventures and alliances. Highly analytical professional with exceptional problem solving abilities. Highly experienced in consensus building and teaming, budgeting and financial management, proficient in identifying and resolving problems, maximizing resources and ensuring optimal productivity, communicating complex ideas with individuals/groups. Collaborative leader with the ability to brand, train, motivate and mentor productive cross-functional teams to outstanding performance
+1-(613-)219-6895
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EXPERIENCE
Creative Retail Store Designer
A Bark Above -New store launch- 2020
Experienced in conceptualization, design and launch of quality pet store retail boutique in accordance with business growth plans, innovation,forcasting, while enhancing brand image
Proven ability to convert basic building plans into impactful and revenue enhancing new store settings.
Dedicated to providing organizational and structural fluidity toward maximum facilitation of merchandising and as welcoming to shoppers.
TERRITORY SALES MANAGER
Royal Canin Ottawa, Ontario 2012 – Present
Organizational leadership along with strategic development and execution of promotional programs and sponsorships throughout Central Ontario
Best practice and benchmarking new business development.
Led and managed the strategic development and execution of new brand launches into the market., performance optimization.
Provided thought leadership as the face for the Central Canada Sales team to the senior-level sales/marketing teams during the conceptual development, communication design.
Manage 1 million dollar portfolio with double digit growth year over year period
MARKETING BRAND CONSULTANT
Royal Canin/Mars Guelph, Ontario 2018
Developing social media brand awareness campaign to launch separate business pillar into the market
Nationally forecasting marketing plans, work closely with Global agencies to develop branding through collaborative cross-functional teams
Successfully supervised and developed Agency cross-functional teams to create social media space to drive client engagement /retention, while also working with third party advertising firm. Multi- site operations, with consensus building and teaming.
Leading a team that conceptualized and launched a social media platform to generate increased usage, consumption, and behavior change through a Global brand platform program. Additionally, driving incremental sales across our brands and retailer, breeder, veterinarian clients by building brand loyalty and usage.
EDUCATION
UNVERSITY VICTORIA
BUSINESS/MARKETING
PROFESSIONAL
New Business Development
Crucial Conversation
Conflict Resolution
Sustainability Implimanetation
Competitive Market Positioning
Account Management
Client Needs Assessment
Contract Negotiation
Business Management
Budgeting & Project Planning
Project Implementing
Collaborative Leader
EXPERIENCE -CONTINUED-
SALES AND MARKETING KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER
Burnbrae Farms Ottawa, Ontario Date - Date
Lead and developed new business development, through joint ventures and alliances, managed strategic development and execution of promotional programs and Sponsorship in partnership with Canadian Olympic Women’s Hockey team, Queens University, Diabetes Society of Canada
Hockey team, Queens University, Diabetes Society of Canada
Managed the forecasting and business analysis for Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec
Responsible for the planning and execution of promotional programs of various Key Accounts
PHARMACUTICAL SALES AND MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE
Schering-Plough Ottawa, Ontario 2007-2008
Developed and implemented successful business plans to increase market volume and share. Exceeded territory growth within first 6 months by 51%
Comprehensive experience in project management and consultation surrounding managed care organizations, allergy management, pharma- co economics and outcome research.
Conducted seminars to both clinical specialist and pharmacists- driving sales and recruitment through brand messaging and persuasive up-selling
PHARMACUTICAL REPRESENTATIVE
Norrizon Ottawa, Ontario 2004-2007
Managed a diverse portfolio including Asaphen, Rhinaris, Cold FX, Cell FX
Constantly achieved and surpassed quotas by deploying sales strategies centered on building strong client relationships and equipping providers with concise and relevant product knowledge
Analyzed trends and integrated sales report data and forecasting to effectively identify current and future business opportunities.
PERSONNAL SHOPPER/DESIGNER SPECIALIST
Holt Renfew Edmonton, Alberta 2000-2001
Lead trend specialist showcasing top prestigious brands to elite cliental, source couture designers for clients needs, showcasing the latest innovations in designers.
Main Lead Trend Specialist manager of Private Cliental, deliverables within multiple categories and retail channels for the business pillar
Navigating the latest design trends for high profile clients
Led and managed effective recruiting, hiring and training of 6 direct reports within the department
TECH SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Salesforce
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Email Marketing
Affiliate Marketing
CSS / HTML
ACHIEVEMENT
BOARD DIRECTOR-14 SUMMIT INC
$6 million Investment Company
2012-Present
TOP SALES REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YEAR
Pharmaceutical Sales
2007– Canada
TOP SALES REGION OF THE YEAR
Pharmaceutical Sales
Eastern Ontario
INTERESTS
Reading
Socializing
Meditation
Cooking
Running
Travelling
Photography
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