Mr. Des Marais has operated small businesses for over 20 years. He has been a consultant and held positions in some of the fastest growing companies in Canada.
He has held past management positions in retail, tourism, hospitality and sales for a variety of companies. A few small examples: increased sales by 200% in 2 months for an herbal doctor; increased sales by 30% in 4 months for a major Canadian Big Box Retailer; 200%
sales increase 3 times in a row for a service-based small business and helped several entrepreneurs develop and sell their business.
Increased a Home Depot service provider business to #1 in Canada in 1 month.Coached retail team to increase sales by 400% in 1 weekend to #1 in Canada in a big box retail store. Increased a retail service business by 66% in 6 weeks to #1 in Canada.Coached retail team to increase sales by 400% in 1 weekend.
Increased sales by 200% in 2 weeks for a commercial cleaning company.Gained 15 new accounts for a label manufacturing company in 6 months.
His expertise is in the area of growth and business development. He has also been involved in developing business chapters in cities across Western Canada. In terms of charities he has been involved with several groups including Habitat for Humanity, United Way and local city soup kitchens.
In terms of Business Development and mentoring Mr. Des Marais has volunteered with S.E.E.D.S mentorship review committee, ACE, YEA and university alumni and speaking events. He has given presentations at the University of Victoria and Simon Fraser University.
Contact information: daryl@businessgrowth.ca
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- Increased sales by 200% in 2 months for an herbal doctor.
- Designed a communications strategy for an art gallery that lead to a turnaround.
- Coached and developed retail staff in customer service to increase sales by 30% in 4 months.
- Completed a review of the profit centres of a resort hotel and devised targeted marketing strategies.
- Assisted a children's summer camp with on-line strategies.
- Increased sales by 200% in 2 weeks for a commercial cleaning company.
- Designed a marketing strategy for an automotive repair business.
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