Derek Collier
Vice President of Sales at Trends Electronics International Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Paul McCann
Derek is an incredible sales leader. He is always on plan and knows how to find the best in our sales team. He is an invaluable member of our Leadership Team and is helps us grow by constantly looking for new and existing opportunies.
Mark Batalden
Derek Collier - I have personally known Derek for over 20 years and had the opportunity to work directly with Derek for 7+ years. Derek is a serious, business minded individual who has a Wealth of Knowledge in the Consumer Electronics business - from Purchasing, Vendor Management, Merchandising, People Development, Sales Proficiency, and most important - the ability to deliver Results. Derek is a highly engaged, business professional who brings Passion to the Work Place while still finding time to enjoy the day to day Challenge.
Paul McCann
Derek is an incredible sales leader. He is always on plan and knows how to find the best in our sales team. He is an invaluable member of our Leadership Team and is helps us grow by constantly looking for new and existing opportunies.
Mark Batalden
Derek Collier - I have personally known Derek for over 20 years and had the opportunity to work directly with Derek for 7+ years. Derek is a serious, business minded individual who has a Wealth of Knowledge in the Consumer Electronics business - from Purchasing, Vendor Management, Merchandising, People Development, Sales Proficiency, and most important - the ability to deliver Results. Derek is a highly engaged, business professional who brings Passion to the Work Place while still finding time to enjoy the day to day Challenge.
Paul McCann
Derek is an incredible sales leader. He is always on plan and knows how to find the best in our sales team. He is an invaluable member of our Leadership Team and is helps us grow by constantly looking for new and existing opportunies.
Mark Batalden
Derek Collier - I have personally known Derek for over 20 years and had the opportunity to work directly with Derek for 7+ years. Derek is a serious, business minded individual who has a Wealth of Knowledge in the Consumer Electronics business - from Purchasing, Vendor Management, Merchandising, People Development, Sales Proficiency, and most important - the ability to deliver Results. Derek is a highly engaged, business professional who brings Passion to the Work Place while still finding time to enjoy the day to day Challenge.
Paul McCann
Derek is an incredible sales leader. He is always on plan and knows how to find the best in our sales team. He is an invaluable member of our Leadership Team and is helps us grow by constantly looking for new and existing opportunies.
Mark Batalden
Derek Collier - I have personally known Derek for over 20 years and had the opportunity to work directly with Derek for 7+ years. Derek is a serious, business minded individual who has a Wealth of Knowledge in the Consumer Electronics business - from Purchasing, Vendor Management, Merchandising, People Development, Sales Proficiency, and most important - the ability to deliver Results. Derek is a highly engaged, business professional who brings Passion to the Work Place while still finding time to enjoy the day to day Challenge.
Experience
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Trends Electronics International Inc.
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Canada
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Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Sales
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Vice President of Sales
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Jul 2019 - Sep 2021
Founded in 1990, Trends Electronics International Inc. is a distributor in the consumer and commercial electronics industry. Trends has built a strong, dependable and dedicated team and the Company is proud to support best in class audio and video products from premium manufacturers across the globe, including, Europe, Asia and North America.
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Trends Electronics Inc
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Canada
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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Vice President Sales
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May 2017 - Jul 2019
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Audio Video Unlimited
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Canada
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Jan 2008 - Mar 2017
As Chief Operating Officer, I control all aspects of the products and suppliers that cycle through the 90 franchised retail store chain. These include product and brand selection, merchandising plans, marketing planning, inventory management, promotional buys and supplier programs. I currently manage Home Appliances, Video, large and small Audio, Headphones, Furniture and accessories for all of these categories. I deal with all major brands like Samsung, LG, Frigidaire, Bosch, Sony, Panasonic and Sharp. Show less
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A&B Sound LTD
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Vancouver, Canada Area
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Vice President Purchasing & Marketing
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Jan 2007 - Nov 2007
I was hired back from my year at Future Shop to head up A&B Sounds Purchasing & Marketing departments. My responsibilities included brand management, inventory management, supplier management and employee management. I was also responsibly for sales, margins, profits , purchasing budgets and marketing spend for the entire chain. I was hired back from my year at Future Shop to head up A&B Sounds Purchasing & Marketing departments. My responsibilities included brand management, inventory management, supplier management and employee management. I was also responsibly for sales, margins, profits , purchasing budgets and marketing spend for the entire chain.
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Future Shop is now operated by Best Buy.
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Canada
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Retail
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Merchandising Manager
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Dec 2005 - Dec 2006
As Senior Merchandise Manager of Future Shops Home Theatre division, I was in charge of all business operations of all Home Theatre retail products. In addition to managing sales and profits I also selected and controlled products, suppliers, merchandise floor plans, commission structure, marketing and inventory forecasting. I dealt with all major audio brands like Denon, Yamaha, Pioneer and Bose etc to name a few. As Senior Merchandise Manager of Future Shops Home Theatre division, I was in charge of all business operations of all Home Theatre retail products. In addition to managing sales and profits I also selected and controlled products, suppliers, merchandise floor plans, commission structure, marketing and inventory forecasting. I dealt with all major audio brands like Denon, Yamaha, Pioneer and Bose etc to name a few.
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A&B Sound LTD
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Vancouver, Canada Area
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Director of Purchasing
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Mar 1989 - Nov 2005
I held many positions during my 17 years at A&B sound. These included retails sales, department sales managing, purchasing, merchandising manager, marketing and finally Director of purchasing for the retail chain. I held many positions during my 17 years at A&B sound. These included retails sales, department sales managing, purchasing, merchandising manager, marketing and finally Director of purchasing for the retail chain.
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Education
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The University of British Columbia / UBC
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Carson Graham Secondary
High School Grade 12, Business