Cristina Barlow
Business Development Manager at Mark's Commercial / L'Equipeur Commercial- Claim this Profile
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Dave Wardell
Cristina is simply the best senior level business development professional I have every worked with.
Phil Moses
As CFO at Arqiva, I had the pleasure of working with Cristina in her capacity as Director of Business Development. Cristina’s tenacity, communication and relationship skills shaped a number of innovative and complex customer solutions. She initiated and led to closure the business’ largest deal, with Nationwide Building Society, as well as DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems) deal with the luxury retailer, Selfridges. As part of this process, Cristina wrote and negotiated complex Statements of Work and contracts as well as led key stakeholder management from board through to project operations. I would also reference Cristina’s proactive / self-starting initiatives such as forecasting, market trend analysis and intelligence, strategy development and omni-channel market engagement. Arqiva WiFi was acquired by the Virgin Group and became Virgin WiFi in Autumn 2016. Throughout the transition, and as Chair of the Arqiva Group Employee Board, Cristina played a critical role in ensuring staff engagement throughout a prolonged and complex sale and integration process. Highly recommended sales manager with exceptional relationship building and interpersonal skills.
Shaw Stapely
I worked with Cristina for around 3 years whilst at Hive, Centrica's IoT business, both during her time in Canada and in London. Together we negotiated many large and complex deals, requiring input and governance from multiple departments within the business. Her energy, enthusiasm, strategic thinking and collaborative approach, (particularly with the legal department), as well as her relentless focus on her goals, made Cristina a leading operator and I very much enjoyed working with her.
Dave Wardell
Cristina is simply the best senior level business development professional I have every worked with.
Phil Moses
As CFO at Arqiva, I had the pleasure of working with Cristina in her capacity as Director of Business Development. Cristina’s tenacity, communication and relationship skills shaped a number of innovative and complex customer solutions. She initiated and led to closure the business’ largest deal, with Nationwide Building Society, as well as DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems) deal with the luxury retailer, Selfridges. As part of this process, Cristina wrote and negotiated complex Statements of Work and contracts as well as led key stakeholder management from board through to project operations. I would also reference Cristina’s proactive / self-starting initiatives such as forecasting, market trend analysis and intelligence, strategy development and omni-channel market engagement. Arqiva WiFi was acquired by the Virgin Group and became Virgin WiFi in Autumn 2016. Throughout the transition, and as Chair of the Arqiva Group Employee Board, Cristina played a critical role in ensuring staff engagement throughout a prolonged and complex sale and integration process. Highly recommended sales manager with exceptional relationship building and interpersonal skills.
Shaw Stapely
I worked with Cristina for around 3 years whilst at Hive, Centrica's IoT business, both during her time in Canada and in London. Together we negotiated many large and complex deals, requiring input and governance from multiple departments within the business. Her energy, enthusiasm, strategic thinking and collaborative approach, (particularly with the legal department), as well as her relentless focus on her goals, made Cristina a leading operator and I very much enjoyed working with her.
Dave Wardell
Cristina is simply the best senior level business development professional I have every worked with.
Phil Moses
As CFO at Arqiva, I had the pleasure of working with Cristina in her capacity as Director of Business Development. Cristina’s tenacity, communication and relationship skills shaped a number of innovative and complex customer solutions. She initiated and led to closure the business’ largest deal, with Nationwide Building Society, as well as DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems) deal with the luxury retailer, Selfridges. As part of this process, Cristina wrote and negotiated complex Statements of Work and contracts as well as led key stakeholder management from board through to project operations. I would also reference Cristina’s proactive / self-starting initiatives such as forecasting, market trend analysis and intelligence, strategy development and omni-channel market engagement. Arqiva WiFi was acquired by the Virgin Group and became Virgin WiFi in Autumn 2016. Throughout the transition, and as Chair of the Arqiva Group Employee Board, Cristina played a critical role in ensuring staff engagement throughout a prolonged and complex sale and integration process. Highly recommended sales manager with exceptional relationship building and interpersonal skills.
Shaw Stapely
I worked with Cristina for around 3 years whilst at Hive, Centrica's IoT business, both during her time in Canada and in London. Together we negotiated many large and complex deals, requiring input and governance from multiple departments within the business. Her energy, enthusiasm, strategic thinking and collaborative approach, (particularly with the legal department), as well as her relentless focus on her goals, made Cristina a leading operator and I very much enjoyed working with her.
Dave Wardell
Cristina is simply the best senior level business development professional I have every worked with.
Phil Moses
As CFO at Arqiva, I had the pleasure of working with Cristina in her capacity as Director of Business Development. Cristina’s tenacity, communication and relationship skills shaped a number of innovative and complex customer solutions. She initiated and led to closure the business’ largest deal, with Nationwide Building Society, as well as DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems) deal with the luxury retailer, Selfridges. As part of this process, Cristina wrote and negotiated complex Statements of Work and contracts as well as led key stakeholder management from board through to project operations. I would also reference Cristina’s proactive / self-starting initiatives such as forecasting, market trend analysis and intelligence, strategy development and omni-channel market engagement. Arqiva WiFi was acquired by the Virgin Group and became Virgin WiFi in Autumn 2016. Throughout the transition, and as Chair of the Arqiva Group Employee Board, Cristina played a critical role in ensuring staff engagement throughout a prolonged and complex sale and integration process. Highly recommended sales manager with exceptional relationship building and interpersonal skills.
Shaw Stapely
I worked with Cristina for around 3 years whilst at Hive, Centrica's IoT business, both during her time in Canada and in London. Together we negotiated many large and complex deals, requiring input and governance from multiple departments within the business. Her energy, enthusiasm, strategic thinking and collaborative approach, (particularly with the legal department), as well as her relentless focus on her goals, made Cristina a leading operator and I very much enjoyed working with her.
Credentials
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Sales Management Foundations
LinkedInJun, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Survivor-led Human Trafficking Detection Training - for Professional Drivers
Trucking Human Resource Sector Council AtlanticFeb, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Purpose-Driven Sales
LinkedInOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Virtual Selling for Sales Professionals
LinkedInOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Empathy for Sales Professionals
LinkedInSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Nano Tips for Communicating with Confidence with Selena Rezvani
LinkedInSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
The Persuasion Code, Part 2: The Neuroscience of Selling Remotely
LinkedInSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Fighting Gender Bias at Work
LinkedInAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Professional Sales Consultant (CPSC)
Institute for Professional Advancement (IPA)Mar, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Mark's Commercial / L'Équipeur Commercial
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Canada
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Manager
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Jul 2022 - Present
Mark's Commercial: B2B arm of Mark's and part of the Canadian Tire Group of Companies. 🔹 Mission: Helping companies keep their employees warm, dry, and safe every day. 🔹 Approach: Consulting with businesses in key market verticals to develop comprehensive head-to-toe safety solutions. 🔹 Impact: Enabling and supporting customer safety initiatives through impactful marketing, social engagement, and participation in trade events/conferences. 🔹 Role: Overseeing strategic partner acquisition and driving net new revenue growth on a regional and national scale. Show less
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Peak Power Inc
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Canada
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Services for Renewable Energy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Partnerships
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Mar 2021 - Jan 2022
🔹 Mission: Revolutionize energy management for key industries through our proprietary SaaS platform, driving sustainable practices and empowering businesses to optimize cost savings, reduce environmental impact, and enhance operational efficiency. 🔹 Approach: Data-driven and customer-centric, I identified unique opportunities and tailored solutions to meet diverse energy management needs, fostering strong partnerships aligned with our customers' goals. 🔹 Impact: Our efforts led to significant cost savings, reduced environmental footprint, and increased operational efficiency. By empowering businesses with real-time data, we contributed to a more sustainable future. 🔹 Role: I led cross-functional teams across Canada, the US, and Europe, achieving remarkable results by driving key metrics such as revenue forecasting, pipeline management, and sales productivity. Show less
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Hive
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United Kingdom
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Consumer Electronics
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Partnerships
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Feb 2019 - Mar 2021
🔹 Mission: Drive growth through smart home solutions, reducing churn, increasing customer acquisition, generating net new revenue, and cutting operational costs.🔹 Approach: Led UK Partnerships team through 2020 pandemic, achieving double-digit % YoY growth, improved customer satisfaction, and operational efficiencies.🔹 Impact: Deployed smart home solutions to reduce churn, increase customer acquisition, generate revenue, and cut costs.🔹 Role: Anchored UK BD/Partnership team, driving strategic initiatives and fostering strong partnerships. Show less
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President, Centrica Hive Canada Inc. and Director of Strategic Partnerships
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Jun 2017 - Mar 2021
🔹 Mission: Helped businesses increase customer acquisition, reduce churn, generate net new revenue, and lower operational costs.🔹 Approach: Established Hive's Smart Home presence in Canada as President of Canada and Director of Business Development at Centrica. Utilized strategic planning, team building, and effective brand campaigns to secure critical partnerships and drive operational alliances.🔹 Impact: Achieved significant results, including increased customer acquisition, reduced churn, and generated net new revenue while lowering operational costs.🔹 Role: Led the establishment of Hive's Smart Home presence in Canada through strategic planning, team building, and impactful brand campaigns, while securing key partnerships and driving operational alliances. Show less
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Virgin Media
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United Kingdom
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Development Director
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Apr 2013 - Apr 2017
🔹 Mission: Provide B2B Commercial grade Wi-Fi to UK and EU companies, empowering businesses to make data-driven decisions with secure and reliable connectivity to drive their success. 🔹 Approach: Collaborate with companies in key UK market verticals, including retail, stadia, hospitality, advertising, banking, and insurance, to develop and implement secure industrial-grade public and enterprise Wi-Fi solutions tailored to their specific needs. 🔹 Impact: Enable customers to generate net new revenue streams, reduce churn, and save operating costs through the provision of data-driven insights derived from our Wi-Fi solutions. 🔹 Role: Led strategic partnerships and engagements with key market verticals, driving the development and installation of secure industrial-grade Wi-Fi solutions. Empower businesses to leverage our Wi-Fi services for increased revenue, improved customer retention, and cost optimization. Show less
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Cintas
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United States
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Facilities Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Sales & Global Account Manager, EU
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Nov 2008 - Nov 2012
🔹 Mission: Strengthen and enhance businesses' brand identity through customized and ready-to-wear corporate image apparel. 🔹 Approach: Relocated to England based on North American success to establish European offices and launch the brand. Supported luxury tier 5-star hospitality brands like The Four Seasons and Ritz Carlton. 🔹 Impact: Established offices, recruited and trained staff, and sourced a reliable supply chain. 🔹 Role: Led expansion efforts, establishing a strong presence in Europe and providing exceptional service to high-end hospitality brands. Show less
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