Ryan Klein
President at Sapsucker- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
-
English Native or bilingual proficiency
-
French Limited working proficiency
Topline Score
Bio
Credentials
-
Divemaster (DM)
PADIJun, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
-
Sapsucker
-
Canada
-
Consumer Goods
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
President
-
Mar 2022 - Present
-
-
Chief Operating Officer
-
Jul 2020 - Mar 2022
-
-
Vice President Of Business Development
-
Oct 2019 - Jul 2020
At Lower Valley, we provide our consumers with organic, plant-based beverages that are sustainable, naturally sourced, and taste delicious. Sapsucker is a naturally hydrating, locally harvested water from Ontario and Quebec maple trees. We're big believers in embracing all of life's adventures, and Sapsucker wants to join you for the ride. Follow us @sipsapsucker!
-
-
-
Freshii
-
Canada
-
Restaurants
-
500 - 600 Employee
-
VP Business Development
-
Jan 2019 - Oct 2019
Lead the team responsible for establishing Freshii partnerships to-date, and manage associated marketing, product development, and operations for all partners: 1. Air Canada 2. Shell Canada3. Walmart - Responsible for the department P&L and budget
-
-
Director of Strategy
-
Feb 2016 - Dec 2018
- Was an integral part of corporate leadership team that took company public on the TSX in January of 2017, presenting in the analyst presentations and participating in the corporate roadshow- Right hand to the CFO on all correspondence between freshii and the syndicate of underwriters for the IPO. Led all data back-up, modelling and reporting on company operating metrics - Prior to Freshii establishing a technology team, oversaw all corporate Freshii technology, including POS, mobile app, payment processor and digital menu boards - Led the corporate-wide same-store sales (SSS) growth strategy, I created and maintained all SSS reporting and oversaw the internal SSS taskforce team in charge of ensuring we saw positive SSS- Developed the company’s first ever tiered pricing strategy Show less
-
-
Franchise Support & Development
-
Sep 2013 - Jan 2016
- Served as the key point of contact for all franchise stores globally - Travelled globally to support the growing network of franchise stores, focusing on profitability, marketing and in-store operations- Managed corporate system rollouts including Limited Time Offers, technology infrastructure and innovative pricing strategies- Oversaw the company’s largest ever POS data restructuring - Consolidated multiple unique franchise menus into a single Freshii menu that is now used company-wide Show less
-
-
-
Twist Marketing Inc.
-
Canada
-
Advertising Services
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Account Coordinator
-
Mar 2013 - Sep 2013
Responsible for bringing the World’s largest brand, Coca-Cola, to life by utilizing superior organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail in a highly client service oriented position. Led activations at Coca-Cola’s premium accounts including Air Canada Centre, Canada’s Wonderland and the Rogers Centre. Recently coordinated a photo shoot with star Blue Jay, Jose Bautista, to create a photo catalogue, demonstrating my ability to deliver successful results in significant high-pressure situations. Show less
-
-
-
Scuba Junkie Dive Resort
-
Sabah, Malaysia
-
PADI Divemaster
-
Jun 2012 - Jan 2013
Certified PADI Divemaster, responsible for safely guiding certified scuba divers. Acted as an environmental ambassador by helping to run a turtle hatchery, teach at a local school and organize the 2012 Mabul Marine Week. Certified PADI Divemaster, responsible for safely guiding certified scuba divers. Acted as an environmental ambassador by helping to run a turtle hatchery, teach at a local school and organize the 2012 Mabul Marine Week.
-
-
-
Colgate-Palmolive
-
United States
-
Manufacturing
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Brand Assistant
-
May 2011 - Aug 2011
- Developed strong project management skills through leading the go-to-market responsibilities of the Q1 2012 new toothbrushes, coordinated graphics companies, global design teams in New York and supply chain in China to ensure all 64 art packaging elements were successfully completed on time. - Analyzed and extracted A.C. Nielsen market data to build self-updating tracker models that monitor market share, distribution and pricing relative to competitors, providing Colgate with a greater understanding of multi-pack segment. - Increased toothbrush consumption by designing and coordinating two unique shopper marketing programs; worked cross-functionally with Soaps team to develop a Cold and Flu Program for 2011 to satisfy Colgate’s major accounts (Loblaws, Wal-Mart, Shoppers Drug Mart and National) and led all Colgate toothbrush Holiday initiatives. Show less
-
-
-
Mosaic North America
-
United States
-
Advertising Services
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Brand Representative
-
Oct 2009 - Jul 2011
Worked cohesively within teams and alone in the field to promote and market major brands including Labatts, Glad and Loblaws; efforts resulted in an increase in sales of all the brands products through experiential marketing sales techniques. Worked cohesively within teams and alone in the field to promote and market major brands including Labatts, Glad and Loblaws; efforts resulted in an increase in sales of all the brands products through experiential marketing sales techniques.
-
-
-
Blue Mountain Resort
-
Canada
-
Hospitality
-
300 - 400 Employee
-
Ski Instructor
-
Dec 2005 - Mar 2010
Instructed skiing to both adults and children, engaging participants in challenging and rewarding exercises; strength of coaching resulted in being awarded bronze level appreciation award in 2008 for dedication and enthusiasm in the workplace Instructed skiing to both adults and children, engaging participants in challenging and rewarding exercises; strength of coaching resulted in being awarded bronze level appreciation award in 2008 for dedication and enthusiasm in the workplace
-
-
Education
-
The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business
Honors Business Administration, Dean's List -
Nanyang Technological University
Exchange Program -
Upper Canada College
International Baccalaureate