1. Yahan Javadpour
Phone: 778.899.9908
Vancouver BC Email: Yahanj@gmail.com
PROFILE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Business development and branding professional with extensive background in sales,
marketing, and business management. Able to recognize and develop individual talent based
on the company’s needs. Proven ability to increase revenue and acquire new accounts.
Familiar with new product offerings, sales management and account management. Adept at
developing effective sales and business strategies and plans. Able to prepare and deliver
proposals and presentations, negotiate contracts and work with clients to determine needs.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual in English and Farsi
WORK EXPERIENCE ---------------------------------------------------------------------
General Manager 2012-2016
FWG ACQUISITIONS, LTD (STEVE NASHSPORTS CLUBS), VANCOUVER, BC
In charge of new location, territory and market share expansion.
Broke the company record in sales my first month.
Surpassed my own record in the second month, through the development and
expansion of my sales team.
Opened the company’s newest location in Yaletown.
Ability to clearly communicate the vision of the leaders with all levels of staff.
Hired and trained new team members.
Was able to advance the Yaletown location in such a way that it had positive cash
flow by the 3rd month (industry standards for breaking even is around 2 years).
Consistently surpassed targets each month.
Able to manage sales pipelines and accurately forecast.
Director of Branding and Business Development 2010-2011
MAGME MEDIA, INC., VANCOUVER, BC
Increased the North American network by over 300%.
Trained new sales representatives on how to sell “SaaS”
Demonstrating the new software to our clients.
Designed and implemented marketing strategies for the company, as well as for
new and existing clients.
Secured a number of two-year contracts with direct clients.
Negotiated strategic partnerships with top media firms in New York.
Hired and trained sales and intern team for the rapid expansion within the
English/North American market.
Built on strategic partnerships and rapport with business owners across
Vancouver.
2. Yahan Javadpour Phone: 778.899.9908
Account Executive 2009 – 2010
CTV GLOBEMEDIA (THE BEAT 94.5 FM),VANCOUVER, BC
Designed and implemented radio marketing strategies for new and existing
clients.
Earned CRA (Certified Radio Advisor) certification.
Secured a one-year contract with one of the largest direct clients of CHUM Radio.
Negotiated a one-year contract with the third largest pizza franchise in the world.
Received testimonials and letters of recommendation from clients for providing
outstanding customer service and improving results.
CAT Equipment Sales CCE 2007-2009
FINNING (CANADA),VANCOUVER, BC
Sold the first compact construction equipment to a municipality (City of West
Vancouver) by building value.
Consistently met or exceeded monthly goals.
Generated new leads and sales from additional departments.
Received consistent feedback from customers for great customer service
including letters of recommendation.
Leveraged professional network to build a stronger relationship between Finning
& TCRS.
Averaged 95% closing ratio with potential buyers of heavy construction
equipment.
Generated leads through prospecting and cold calling.
Conduct equipment orientation for inexperienced clients.
Organized on time delivery of large equipment.
Corporate Sales Executive 2001 – 2007
LIFE TIME FITNESS INC., EDEN PRAIRIE, MN
Successfully brought on and managed more new accounts than any representative
in the State of Minnesota in 2005.
Generated leads through prospecting and cold calling.
Exceeded required number of client meetings weekly.
Maintained a high closing ratio during sales calls and meetings.
Conducted wellness assessments and seminars for new and existing clients.
O.E.M Sales Representative 1999–2001
ADVANCED MPTECHNOLOGY, SANCLEMENTE, CA
Cold called over 145 prospects per day exceeding company goals and averages.
Opened a completely new territory and penetrated accounts that were previously
not workable (Example: Dell Corporation and Zhone Technologies).
Generated the highest volume of new accounts company wide.
Negotiated and coordinated the implementation of high-dollar contracts.
Sold and purchased semi-conductors to and from Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000
companies.
Established alliances with 10 major integration partners.
Worked with large corporations to assist with inventory management, J.I.T, and
M.R.P.
Managed accounts and orchestrated post-sale professional services and resources.
3. Yahan Javadpour Phone: 778.899.9908
EDUCATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bachelor of Business Administration 1999-2001
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, MINNEAPOLIS, MN
General Studies 1997-1999
NORMANDALE COMMUNITYCOLLEGE, BLOOMINGTON, MN
Real Estate License 2005
COLDWELL BANKER BURNET, PLYMOUTH, MN
TECHNICAL SKILLS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Computer: Google Analytics, MS Project, MS Office, Visual Basics, SaaS, PC/Mac
CRM (salesforce, Microsoft dynamics) Social Media.