Jamie Ashby

Experience

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  Wainbee Ltd

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2007

  Pneumatic Technician

  - Established technical management at client sites. - Responsible for the development of new services and license business opportunities in the assigned region. - Provided project turnaround expertise at the customer site with emphasis on regaining customer confidence and technical solutions. - Responsible for staff/account management and prioritization and forecasting. - Met professional services revenue and profit quotas while managing regional service requirements - Provided delivery management to ensure customer satisfaction and referenceability - Developed project plans and assumed responsibility for project profit and loss. - Worked with clients to assist in integration of new technology and pneumatic requirements - Monitored project activities and advised staff of issues due to resource availability. Show less

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  Festo Canada

  Apr 2008 - Jul 2012

  Regional Contact Center Supervisor

  - Managed client engagement services and solution implementations - Provided business consulting, knowledge expertise in strategic performance management methodologies, process assessment work, and the application of technologies to business. - Fostered customer loyalty by ensuring that our customers fully utilize the value of our solutions and products. - Maintained the customers’ existing revenue spending and strategically upsell value added products and services. - Direct the coordination of all implementation tasks involving third party vendors as well as provide consultation to clients on OLS system implementation. - Manage transition of client support during the development and implementation portions of the relocation of contact center from USA to Canada project. - Responsible for the recruiting, management and career development of 24 sales staff. - Executed and maintained program management processes and disciplines in the areas of: communications management; human resource management; cost management; procurement management; risk / issue management; change management. - Mentored staff in methodology and consulting excellence and encouraged best practice in sales management and project planning. - Supervise the overall contact center functionality, sales and service for over 15,000 accounts with over 250 sales representatives for all of North America. - Internally promoted to supervisor position within first year of employment Show less

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  Howell Pipe & Valve Supply

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  Technical Sales

  - Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related projects directed toward strategic business and other organizational objectives. - Build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization. - Define and initiate projects, and manage cost, schedule, and performance of component projects, while working to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of the program. - Maintain continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives, and make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness toward the business result or strategic intent. - Coach, mentor and lead personnel within a technical team environment. - Present periodic Dashboard reports on the current program, future opportunities and client issues. - Executed and maintained program management processes and disciplines in the areas of: program schedules and quality management. Show less

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  Midas Safety

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

  Key Account Manager

  As a Key Account Manager I am accountable for all aspects of account management and business results in my assigned accounts. This includes monitoring and ensuring sales growth within the current customer base and development of accounts through current product offerings and development of new products.Maintaining and building relationships with customers is paramount to success. I am accountable for ensuring relationships with customers are strengthened while ensuring financial success of the company. To be successful, I am responsible for taking the initiative to develop & increase knowledge of all product lines internally and keep abreast of developments externally. Show less

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  Schmalz Vacuum Technology

  Mar 2014 - Dec 2016

  Technical Sales Representative

  Schmalz Vacuum Technology Ltd are the market leader in automation with vacuum and ergonomic handling systems. As the Technical Sales Representative, I was responsible for presenting product features, making offers, negotiating, closing sales and preparing sales contracts and order forms.• Demonstrated technical selling skills and product knowledge to provide superior customer service; ensuring customer satisfaction to maintain excellent reputation of Schmalz’s products and services.• Utilize experience and knowledge to build customer relationships and increase sales; consistently meeting and exceeding sales goals.• Provided comprehensive after sales follow-up, providing advice to resolve issues, and tailoring resolutions to meet customer needs. Show less

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  Geo. T. White Co.

  Apr 2017 - Mar 2020

  Technical Account Manager

  Geo.T.White is well established in the automotive supplier industry as a solutions provider for Plastic Injection Molding and Metal Forming. I worked as a Technical Sales Representative and was responsible for:• Promoting the company’s products and service capabilities to maximize sales to existing and new clients.• Prepared and delivered high impact, customer-focused sales presentations, highlighting product benefits and useful applications.• Provide complete assistance on all after sales enquiries and troubleshoot any technical equipment problems.• Complete sales estimates and customer enquiries in an appropriate and professional manner. Show less

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  Airmax Industries Inc

  Mar 2020 - Dec 2021

  General Manager

  Airmax Industries Inc is highly regarded as the leading supplier of pneumatic products in Canada. As the General Manager I dynamically lead the business; continuously focusing on maximizing sales and profitability while mentoring high-performance teams, to achieve financial, customer and manufacturer targets.• Successfully manage day to day operations, developing processes and leveraging internal systems to facilitate improved efficiency and performance.• Execute strategic business, financial and operations plans maintaining operational excellence & quality assurance across the board.• Responsible for recruiting and training staff members, conducting performance reviews and retaining the best talent needed to capacitate the business for sustainable growth and profitability.• Drive a culture of cross functional teamwork and collaboration for the ultimate benefit our consumers, employees and stakeholders, in a spirit of creating an inclusive workplace culture to boost employee morale and performance. Show less

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  VacMotion

  Jan 2022 - now

  VP Sales & Operations

  VacMotion Inc. provides vacuum automation related equipment. We are committed to meeting the needs and expectations of our customers and other interested parties. Our goal is to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction while pursuing continual improvement.