John Barkla

Country General Manager, Canada @Lenovo

Toronto, ON, CA
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WORK HISTORY

Nov 2024 — Present

Country General Manager, Canada @Lenovo

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CA

Lead Lenovo\'s Canadian operations, overseeing $1B+ in annual sales and driving growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction across PCs, Data Center, Smart Devices, Software, and Services.• Develop and execute strategic plans to expand market share, improve customer engagement, and foster partnerships with key stakeholders.• Manage a high-performing team of sales, marketing, and services professionals, promoting and building a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusion.• Collaborate with global teams to align Canadian operations with Lenovo\'s worldwide strategy, ensuring consistency and excellence in customer experience.• Drive business development and growth initiatives, focusing on emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and Edge Computing

SKILLS

Multi-Channel MarketingSolution SellingCrmSalesforce.comSales EnablementComplex SalesSales OperationsProfessional ServicesChannel SalesLead GenerationProduct ManagementStorageChannelGo-to-Market StrategyPartner ManagementBusiness AlliancesCloud ComputingManaged ServicesSmbDemand GenerationAccount ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentChannel PartnersStrategic PartnershipsResellersSoftware IndustryDirect SalesNew Business DevelopmentProduct MarketingSales PresentationsB2bLeadershipSaasEnterprise SoftwareSales ManagementKey Account ManagementSales ProcessStorage SolutionsCustomer Relationship Management (Crm)

ABOUT JOHN BARKLA

Transformational Leader | Sales Executive | Driving Growth & InnovationAs a seasoned Sales Executive and Country General Manager, I bring over 25 years of experience in driving business growth, leading high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional results in the information technology and services sector. My expertise spans sales strategy, professional services, software solutions, operations management, and leadership development.I\'m passionate about fostering a culture of engagement, motivation, and success. I\'ve built and led teams that consistently exceed targets, drive innovation, and thrive in fast-paced environments.With a unique blend of strategic vision, sales acumen, and operational expertise, I help organizations navigate complex challenges, identify new opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth. Let\'s connect and explore how we can drive success together!

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