I am a seasoned business developer and account management professional with over 25 years of experience driving sales growth, developing tailored solutions, launching promotions, and nurturing long-term partnerships. I’m a musician and sound engineer by passion, which fuels my affinity for consumer electronics and musical instruments and my commitment to great customer service. Based in Laval, Quebec, I am fully bilingual and comfortable working remotely. I thrive in collaborative environments, bridging sales, marketing, and product teams to stay ahead of market trends, and I’m eager to contribute to Exertis | JAM's Erikson Consumer division to grow retail presence and strengthen the portfolio.…

Geneviève Thérien

I am a seasoned business developer and account management professional with over 25 years of experience driving sales growth, developing tailored solutions, launching promotions, and nurturing long-term partnerships. I’m a musician and sound engineer by passion, which fuels my affinity for consumer electronics and musical instruments and my commitment to great customer service. Based in Laval, Quebec, I am fully bilingual and comfortable working remotely. I thrive in collaborative environments, bridging sales, marketing, and product teams to stay ahead of market trends, and I’m eager to contribute to Exertis | JAM's Erikson Consumer division to grow retail presence and strengthen the portfolio.…

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I am a seasoned business developer and account management professional with over 25 years of experience driving sales growth, developing tailored solutions, launching promotions, and nurturing long-term partnerships. I’m a musician and sound engineer by passion, which fuels my affinity for consumer electronics and musical instruments and my commitment to great customer service.

Based in Laval, Quebec, I am fully bilingual and comfortable working remotely. I thrive in collaborative environments, bridging sales, marketing, and product teams to stay ahead of market trends, and I’m eager to contribute to Exertis | JAM’s Erikson Consumer division to grow retail presence and strengthen the portfolio.

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Experience Level

Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance - Consultant at Self-employed / genevieve.pro
January 1, 2017 - Present
Sales, business development and marketing consulting and training; Business Development Manager as a service; Business development, sales, SEO, and digital marketing
Account Manager at Activix (Experts in Customer Contact Management)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Developing Montreal and Lanaudière territories; Selling management solutions (CRM & performance tools) and training to automotive /truck dealership owners; CRM software and training solutions presentations, prospecting, cold calling, and client retention
Residential Sales Representative at DuProprio .com
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2016
Developing Laval territory; Increased market share by 2% per year, 100% cold call, and prospecting; Named Sales Representative of the Year in 2013, worked with bilingual, multicultural, allophone, and diverse clientele
Account Manager at Camions International West-Island
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Acted as a transport consultant by building and maintaining strong client relationships; Led business development and marketing activities to grow the customer database; 100% cold call; Negotiated large sales and financing contracts; High technical knowledge; Sales cycle 0-12 months
Account Manager at Auto123.com West-Island and Eastern Ontario
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Interactive marketing consultant for decision-makers in automotive dealerships; Visited three clients per day by appointment; 26 new accounts; Sold internet marketing strategies, online sales solutions, software, advertising, and web positioning; Developed an internal communication protocol; Monitored website and online sales representatives’ performance; ROI, closing rates, and traffic reports; Training and coaching for online sales representatives
Internet Sales Manager at Hamel Honda
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Managed online sales: generating traffic with client appointments; Increased online sales; among top three internet salespeople in Quebec for 12 consecutive months; Key role in developing new online sales tools, quote response protocols, and client follow-ups; Managed mailing lists, website, and 300 online inquiries per month using Auto123.com solutions; Oversaw used vehicle inventory, vehicle deliveries, and financing files

Education

Diploma in Finance at Academy of Financial Trading
January 1, 2016 - April 8, 2026
Individual Corporate Coaching at Robert Montpetit; Dale Carnegie; Boost Coaching Corporation
January 1, 2004 - January 3, 2005
Marketing Management Certificate at Concordia University
January 1, 2002 - April 8, 2026
A.E.C. in Computer-Assisted Sound Design at Musitechnic
January 1, 1998 - April 8, 2026
D.E.C. in Popular Music Softwares at Collège Lionel-Groulx
January 1, 1997 - June 8, 1998

Qualifications

Google Ads Certification; Google Analytics; Waze Ads
January 1, 2020 - April 8, 2026
Google Ads Certification
January 1, 2020 - April 8, 2026
Diploma in Finance
January 1, 2016 - April 8, 2026
Individual Corporate Coaching
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009
A.E.C. in Computer-Assisted Sound Design
January 1, 1998 - April 8, 2026
D.E.C. in Popular Music Softwares
January 1, 1997 - April 8, 2026
Marketing Management Certificate
January 1, 2002 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics, Wholesale & Distribution, Computers & Electronics, Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing

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