Francis Argouin
Sales & Marketing Advisor
Invermere | CA
Skills
No information
Interests
Sustainability
Bike commuting
Electricification of transport
Green initiatives
Mountaineering history
Industries
Bike
Lifestyle
Outdoor
Run
Snow
In my own words
— FrancisAccomplished global marketing executive with over 25 years of experience at driving significant brand and revenue growth through consumer campaigns aimed at building brand awareness, consideration and conversion/trial.
Specialist in multi-channel marketing, brand strategy, team development, digital marketing, content development strategies, marketing KPI analytics.
Trajectory
Nov 2022 — Now
Sales & Marketing Advisor · Sicnarf Adventure| Sales |Marketing
Branding Strategy / Marketing Strategy / Sales Strategy for the Outdoor Industry
Currently working with Island Lake Lodge, Linus Bikes and Mission Workshop in Western Canada and Quebec Markets
May 2021 — Nov 2022
Marketing Director · Taiga Motors Inc
Oct 2016 — Mar 2021
Director of Marketing · Kicking Horse Coffee
Responsible developing and implementing the marketing strategy and for Kicking Horse Coffee in North America. Member of the senior leadership team that oversaw the rapid rise of the company to the #2 coffee brand in Canada.
Main areas of responsibility:
1. Consumer Marketing
2. Shopper Marketing
3. Experiential Marketing
4. DTC
Direct reports - 6
Strengths - Strategy, Budgeting and Expense Management, Digital Marketing, e-commerce
May 2012 — Sep 2016
Global Marketing Director · Rocky Mountain Bicycles
Oversaw the development and execution of the marketing and brand strategy Rocky Mountain Bicycles.
Areas of expertise:
1. International Marketing
2. Digital Marketing
3. Retail Marketing
4. Content Marketing
Direct Reports: 6
Aug 2007 — May 2012
Marketing Director · Salomon
Responsible for all marketing activities in Canada for Salomon.
Categories:
*Hardgoods (Alpine, Nordic and Snowboard)
*Softgoods (Apparel & Footwear)
Responsibilities
*Product Launches to retailers and consumers
*Brand Store Development & Openings
*Pop Up / Store in Store Solutions
*Retail Marketing (POP, Merchandise, SWAG)
*Event Management
*Athlete Sponsorship
Mar 2000 — Aug 2007
Sales & Marketing Director · Sun Peaks Resort
Responsible for all marketing and sales activities for Canada's 2nd largest destination ski resort.
Areas of Responsibility:
*Day Ticket Sales
*Seasons Pass Sales
*Brand Awareness Building Strategies
*Media / PR
*Event Management
*Resort Real Estate Promotion
*E-Commerce
Activity
Education history
McGill University
Bachelor of Commerce | 1987 - 1990
University of British Columbia
Internet Marketing Certificate | 2001 - 2001




