Devin P. Lynch

Experience

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  Cape Breton Regional Municipality

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Fire Chief

  - Responsible for the operation of a professional Fire/Rescue and Medical unit along with a staff of 18 Firefighters, 1 Paramedic and 4 Officers. Duties included the preparation of all financial information (budget proposals, balance sheets, income statements), attending and participating in Cape Breton Regional Municipality Council meetings, and the Nova Scotia Fire Chief’s Association.

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  Cape Breton Beverages Ltd. - DownEast Vending Ltd.

  Jan 2002 - Jun 2005

  - Responsible for the development of financial budget proposals for Downeast Vending Limited, a division of CBBL, for use during the fiscal year, preparing and analyzing sales forecasts, design and implementation of client contracts, restructuring vending routes and coordinating the installation/technical servicing of vending equipment in new and existing accounts. - Responsible for the successful development, implementation and evaluation of sales and marketing strategies in the Iowa consumer soft drink market reporting to the Vice-President of Sales and Marketing of Pepsi franchises in Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. Other responsibilities included the supervision of account mangers, the auditing and revision of sales routes, the daily analysis of sales stats and new business development.

  • Sales and Marketing Manager

    Jan 2003 - Jun 2005

  • Sales and Marketing Manager

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
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  Red Bull Energy Drink, Pur Brands Inc.

  Jun 2005 - Dec 2011

  Territory/Business Development Manager

  - Provided leadership and superb salesmanship of Red Bull Energy Drink in British Columbia during the launch of the brand in Canada. Over those 6 years I lead the company in overall performance by achieving monthly sales awards as well as winning the Bull of the Year Award for being the top representative in British Columbia for 2007 and 2008. During this time I was ranked 2nd in the Western Canada business unit.

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  Diageo

  Dec 2011 - Jul 2014

  Territory Manager

  - Responsible for the activation and brand concepts for the retail and on-premise channels to achieve volume, profit, market share, consumer trial and brand equity as per the Canadian market plan.

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  Breakthru Beverage Group

  Jul 2014 - now

  Territory Manager

  The exclusive broker for Diageo's Beer, Wine and Spirits along with the Jackson Family Wine portfolio in the Canadian marketplace.