Peter Houzon - Retired

Experience

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  Viking Pump of Canada Inc

  Jan 1985 - Jan 2010

  H• Managed and led the Marketing and Product Management team through advertising, promotions, pricing strategies, trade shows, new product development, market research, new market development, sales leads, vendor relations, literature, web and marketing collateral development, VOC, market analysis, CRM implementation, VoIP implementation, strategic planning, and sales tool development for manufactured and distributed pump product lines• Developed strategic marketing plan for new products and new markets• Developed sales tools and software for manufactured and distributed product lines• Implemented and trained personnel in CRM and VoIP Show less

  • Director of Marketing

    Apr 2004 - Jan 2010

  • Six Sigma Black Belt

    Aug 2001 - Apr 2004

  • Regional Sales Manager

    Mar 1995 - Aug 2001

  • District Manager

    Sept 1990 - Mar 1995

  • District Manager

    Aug 1986 - Sept 1990

  • Technical Sales Coordinator

    Jan 1985 - Aug 1986
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  Warren Rupp, Inc., IDEX Corporation

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2014

  Canadian Regional Sales Manager & Director Business Development

  Product Brands: SANDPIPER, Versa-Matic, Blagdon Pump, Pumper Parts• Responsible for sales and business development in Canada for four industrial pumping equipment product brands of through Distribution, OEM, and Strategic Account channel partners in mining, oil & gas, chemical processing, petrochemical, automotive, metals, water/wastewater, pulp & paper, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, construction, and industrial markets with 75% travel throughout all of Canada• Grew business 11.03% CAGR over 5 years by servicing existing accounts, adding and developing new channels, accounts, and new markets• Developed the channel partners and markets through sales calls on end users, contractors and EPC, product training, sales training, coaching, EPC specifications, trade shows and promotions, brand management, mind share, target markets, target prospects, goal deployment, market analysis, white-spot analysis, SWOT strategies, marketing and branding strategies, SIOP, KPI, CRM, and metrics. Show less

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  PGH Consulting

  Jan 2015 - Feb 2016

  Owner / Consultant - Sales & Business Development - Pumping Equipment Mining & Wastewater

  Independant consultant providing sales enablement and business development in Fluid Handling Equipment market (pumps, valves, fittings, piping, systems, generators, compressors, controls and accessories) for both the manufacturer and distributor looking to increase their presence and grow their business in the Canadian market. Helping industrial businesses grow through consultation with focus on Sales and Sales Management, Sales Training, Marketing, Recruiting

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  SEEPEX Inc

  Feb 2016 - Jun 2017

  Territory Sales Manager, Ontario

  Territory Manager for Provinces of Ontario and Manitoba, Canada for SEEPEX Inc., Enon, OhioSEEPEX Inc. develops, manufactures and globally markets progressive cavity pumps and systems. SEEPEX progressive cavity pumps are used for low-pulsation delivery of low to highly viscous, aggressive and abrasive media. We develop innovative and market-driven products and services for optimum economical problem solutions based on low life-cycle costs. For more than 40 years, SEEPEX have been serving customers in the chemical, petrochemical, food, beverage, pulp & paper, water, wastewater, oil & gas, bio-fuels, construction & building materials, environmental engineering, and numerous other industries. Please contact us to discover how our motto "all things flow" can be put to use in your company. Show less

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  ABEL Pumps, L.P.

  Jun 2017 - Mar 2020

  Canadian Sales Manager

  Member CIM - Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & PetroleumMember CIM GTA West BranchMember SME - Society of Mining, Metallurgy & ExplorationABEL develops and manufactures reciprocating positive displacement pumps for varying flow rates and pump pressures and specializes in diaphragm pumps. Depending on the design, they are suitable for abrasive, aggressive, and even shear-sensitive media. We are recognized around the world as the technological leaders in mechanical diaphragm pumps. Solids handling pumps (for paste-like and non-Newtonian media) and high pressure plunger pumps complete our range of products. ABEL specializes in reciprocating displacement pumps for varying flow rates and pump pressures. One of the company’s core competencies is diaphragm pumps. Together with ABEL’s usual quality standards, this design principle of the hermetically sealed pump is especially suited for abrasive, aggressive and even shear-sensitive media. Thanks to our technological advantage in mechanical diaphragm pumps, ABEL (has earned a well respected reputation around the world. Solids handling pumps (for paste-like and non-Newtonian media) and high pressure plunger pumps round off our range of high-capacity pumps. At ABEL, our focus is on pump solutions that are especially reliable and energy efficient. We are noticing that more and more customers are opting for an ABEL solution. This is because experience and expertise are important criteria when purchasing custom solution projects, in addition to product characteristics such as longer service life, safety and reliability. Seamless service and expert advice from our experienced sales engineers are the standard at ABEL. Show less

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  DESMI

  Mar 2020 - now

  Sales Engineer Manager

  DESMI is a world leader in the development and manufacture of pump solutions for marine, industry, oil spill, defence and utility markets. Founded in 1834 DESMI is proud of having a long history supplying good, reliable solutions, maintaining an innovative approach. By focusing on the individual needs from our customers we are providing solutions based on proven technology. The DESMI pumps and systems are sold to more than 100 countries via a network of subsidiaries and distributors on six continents. Operating globally but acting locally.DESMI is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of internal gear pumps ROTAN and specializes in industrial pumping solutions handling various liquids and applications. DESMI also provides a range of centrifugal pumps characterized by high levels of efficiency and low NPSH values. Show less