Richard Finlay

Director of Sales @Arterra Wines Canada

Calgary, AB, CA
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WORK HISTORY

Sep 2020 — Present

Director of Sales @Arterra Wines Canada

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Calgary, AB, CA

o Develop and manage $85MM with primary focus on enhancing the EBIT line through the creation and communication of the overarching strategies to deliver on planned results. o Lead a team of high performing individuals who collectively deliver outstanding results through empowerment, coaching and development opportunities. o Foster an environment where team members set stretch goals and reach their full potential through transformational and persuasive leadership and empowerment to do so.o Drive momentum forward by creating a vision for the future through creative thinking, challenging the status quo and igniting an entrepreneurial spirit.o Develop the vision and strategies for the high-priority growth pillar channels of grocery and chain retailers.

EDUCATION

2002 — 2004

King's University College

Honours Business Administraion

2004 — 2006

Ivey Business School at Western University

HBA 2006, Honours Business Administration

SKILLS

CognosWine and Spirit Education Trust - Level 1New Product Roll OutAc NielsenSales ExecutionStrategy ExecutionBeverage IndustryExecution of Business PlansVital Smarts - Crucial Conversations CourseCompetitive IntelligenceFinancial AnalysisWineNegotiationCompetitive PricingAc Nielsen Marketplace FundamentalsRetailMicrosoft OutlookStrategic Planning for GrowthAccount ManagementCustomer ManagementBusiness PlanningCorporate Sales ManagementKey Account ManagementPricing StrategyData AnalysisBrand DevelopmentSales GrowthInterpersonal Leadership: Empowering and Encouraging Others – Mount Royal UnivEmployee TrainingProfit & Loss ManagementGrowth StrategiesAc Nielsen Workstation PlusMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointCustomer SatisfactionPricing AnalysisTaking New Products to MarketAlcoholic BeveragesCustomer Relationship Management (Crm)Strategic Planning

ABOUT RICHARD FINLAY

As the Director of Sales for the prairies at Arterra Wines Canada, I lead a team of account managers to drive revenue and profit growth across key retail channels in Western Canada. I have over 17 years of sales experience in the consumer packaged goods industry, with a proven track record of delivering transformative change and progressive P&L performance.I leverage my entrepreneurial spirit, vision, and execution skills to create and implement effective go-to-market strategies that align with the company\'s goals and values. I forge strong relationships with our customers and partners, based on mutual trust, collaboration, and value creation. I also nurture and develop the talent within my team, fostering an environment where individuals thrive and grow. I am passionate about the wine industry but most of all, I love retail and understanding consumer and shopper behaviour to help unlock sustainable growth.

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