Stephen Dobos
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Carlo Fantin
Stephen has a skill for ‘seeing’ what’s next in consumer goods. I believe it’s because he looks at innovation from the customer’s perspective. What would improve the customer’s experience. How would it improve their life? Customer experience drives his purpose. And he is as passionate about other’s ideas as his own which is a very refreshing perspective.
Ferenc Molnar
I worked with Stephen Dobos at Eastern Sugar Group in Hungary, He had excellent Job. I mean in IT point of view. One of IT project we worked twogether on Marketing and Sales information System using Oracle Financial Analyzer at Kaba Sugar later for the all Eastern Sugar Group. We had an other success story of the Group: implementation support SAP SO and MM module for the all Group. He was a leader in ussage of modern IT technology. He was a very good team member. Cooperative, creative but honest. and focused on project goals. If you need more information please contact me +36 309580221
Carlo Fantin
Stephen has a skill for ‘seeing’ what’s next in consumer goods. I believe it’s because he looks at innovation from the customer’s perspective. What would improve the customer’s experience. How would it improve their life? Customer experience drives his purpose. And he is as passionate about other’s ideas as his own which is a very refreshing perspective.
Ferenc Molnar
I worked with Stephen Dobos at Eastern Sugar Group in Hungary, He had excellent Job. I mean in IT point of view. One of IT project we worked twogether on Marketing and Sales information System using Oracle Financial Analyzer at Kaba Sugar later for the all Eastern Sugar Group. We had an other success story of the Group: implementation support SAP SO and MM module for the all Group. He was a leader in ussage of modern IT technology. He was a very good team member. Cooperative, creative but honest. and focused on project goals. If you need more information please contact me +36 309580221
Carlo Fantin
Stephen has a skill for ‘seeing’ what’s next in consumer goods. I believe it’s because he looks at innovation from the customer’s perspective. What would improve the customer’s experience. How would it improve their life? Customer experience drives his purpose. And he is as passionate about other’s ideas as his own which is a very refreshing perspective.
Ferenc Molnar
I worked with Stephen Dobos at Eastern Sugar Group in Hungary, He had excellent Job. I mean in IT point of view. One of IT project we worked twogether on Marketing and Sales information System using Oracle Financial Analyzer at Kaba Sugar later for the all Eastern Sugar Group. We had an other success story of the Group: implementation support SAP SO and MM module for the all Group. He was a leader in ussage of modern IT technology. He was a very good team member. Cooperative, creative but honest. and focused on project goals. If you need more information please contact me +36 309580221
Carlo Fantin
Stephen has a skill for ‘seeing’ what’s next in consumer goods. I believe it’s because he looks at innovation from the customer’s perspective. What would improve the customer’s experience. How would it improve their life? Customer experience drives his purpose. And he is as passionate about other’s ideas as his own which is a very refreshing perspective.
Ferenc Molnar
I worked with Stephen Dobos at Eastern Sugar Group in Hungary, He had excellent Job. I mean in IT point of view. One of IT project we worked twogether on Marketing and Sales information System using Oracle Financial Analyzer at Kaba Sugar later for the all Eastern Sugar Group. We had an other success story of the Group: implementation support SAP SO and MM module for the all Group. He was a leader in ussage of modern IT technology. He was a very good team member. Cooperative, creative but honest. and focused on project goals. If you need more information please contact me +36 309580221
Credentials
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Certified Silva Method Instructor
Silva InternationalJul, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Canadian Securities Course
Canadian Securities Institute (CSI)May, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Vertical Field
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Israel
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Consultant
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Jun 2021 - Present
Vertical Field provides Grocers with a #SUSTAINABLE, HYPER-FRESH and PESTICID EFREE grown-on-site #SUPPORTLOCAL produce program which ENHANCES current supermarket offerings. With fresh leafy greens and herbs grown on-site and directly in soil, and harvested fresh on-site, the program fully aligns with customer demands for #Fresh, #Nutritious, and #Sustainable produce with the flavour of truly ripe produce that you can "see how it grows". #sustainable #shoplocal Vertical Field provides Grocers with a #SUSTAINABLE, HYPER-FRESH and PESTICID EFREE grown-on-site #SUPPORTLOCAL produce program which ENHANCES current supermarket offerings. With fresh leafy greens and herbs grown on-site and directly in soil, and harvested fresh on-site, the program fully aligns with customer demands for #Fresh, #Nutritious, and #Sustainable produce with the flavour of truly ripe produce that you can "see how it grows". #sustainable #shoplocal
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Save-On-Foods
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant Project Lead
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May 2018 - Present
Transforming the retail grocery shopping experience - from components to solutions. Transforming the retail grocery shopping experience - from components to solutions.
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Longo's
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Project Lead - Category Innovation
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Mar 2017 - Apr 2018
Innovated, lead and managed the entire product development process from ideation and feasibility assessment to product trials, to market pilot and commercialization, of the only multi-channel meal kit category in Canada. The role required a broad range of business skills from providing market research, a full business case analyses, feasibility study, COGS targets and financial ROI through to liaising with Insights, R&D, operations and QA as well as involvement in marketing and merchandising strategy and implementation.
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Marketing Transformation & Innovation Consultant
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Jul 2016 - Apr 2017
Identifying and developing processes and strategies which transform the way sales and marketing teams collaborate and create value for the customer. Stephen's background of international experience and strong focus on development of people to accomplish deep and lasting transformational results, is at the core of lasting transformation. - Transformed the customer experience for a mid priced auto rental company- Developing transformational program for a department of the Ontario Government- Transformed funding process for an international non-profit organization
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iProspect
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Digital Business Strategist
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Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
Driving digital performance in social media and search marketing. Delivery digital marketing strategy for international brands such as Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Crown Royal, Subway, SONOS and ADP. Driving digital performance in social media and search marketing. Delivery digital marketing strategy for international brands such as Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Crown Royal, Subway, SONOS and ADP.
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Ifroxy.com
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Advertising Services
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Co Founder
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Jul 2013 - Dec 2015
Ifroxy.com is an online marketplace for all marketing services required by small businesses including web design, drag and drop website builder, copywriting, logo design, ad design and small business coaching and strategy. Ifroxy.com is designed to deliver a full service marketing platform for small businesses to simplify their marketing requirements.As co founder I was responsible for developing relationships with vendors, implementing payment options, service integrations and overall marketing strategy and deployment.
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Director - Retention Marketing
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Aug 2008 - Dec 2013
Successfully transformed a loss making business unit to a profitable enterprise maintaining it's position as 2nd in market. Over the course received several role changes across a broader market untimately as Director in Digital Marketing for a broad territory. - Developed a high performing international marketing team to deliver results in an extremely fast paced and highly competitive industry. - Drove profitability and growht of 3 product segments (Poker, Casino and Sports Betting) and an internationally located team.-Transformed local brand perception to 2nd most recognized in the market.
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Nestlé
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Switzerland
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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National Sales Director
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Jul 2007 - Jun 2008
Led the successful turnaround of the company’s underperforming retail pet foods division during a period of challenging product fulfillment issues in a highly competitive environment. Led the successful turnaround of the company’s underperforming retail pet foods division during a period of challenging product fulfillment issues in a highly competitive environment.
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Tate & Lyle
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director Of Marketing And Product Development
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Jan 2003 - May 2007
Reporting to the CEO and overseeing a team of 12 (3 direct reports) responsible for developing new revenue streams from both B2B and retail across multiple countries and 11 factories.
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Regional Director of Sales and Marketing
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Feb 2000 - Dec 2002
Reporting to the CEO and overseeing a team of 14 (4 direct reports) with full P&L responsibility for the B2B and retail sales throughout the CE Region
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Stephen Dobos
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May 2000 - Jun 2000
Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of how the mind and it's thoughts affect our health. In this book, I explain how to use meditation and creative thinking, to accelerate healing and heal the body. Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of how the mind and it's thoughts affect our health. In this book, I explain how to use meditation and creative thinking, to accelerate healing and heal the body.
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Mars
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Field Sales
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Sep 1998 - Dec 1999
Reporting to the SVP Sales, responsible for sales of the retail and impulse sales channels managing a team of 120 over 3 levels.
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Head of Key Accounts
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Sep 1997 - Sep 1998
Head of the fastest growing customer segment - Europe's largest retailers such as Tesco, Metro and Spar - over achieving targets by more than 30% and introducing the role of Trade Marketing.
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Sales Operation Manager
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Sep 1996 - Sep 1997
Responsible for effectively coordinating Marketing strategy to all sales divisions and providing timely sales analytics to managers.
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Education
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2015 - 2019
Landmark
ILP -
1989 - 1993
Bishop's University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General -
1989 - 1993
Brebeuf College School
High School Diploma
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