Roxanne Abel
About Roxanne Abel
Roxanne Abel is a Business Development Manager at Advantage Solutions, specializing in international business development and product management. She has extensive experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry and has held various roles, including Key Account Manager at Lindt & Sprüngli Canada and Solutions Partner at Natural Pod.
Current Role at Advantage Solutions
Roxanne Abel serves as a Business Development Manager at Advantage Solutions, a position she has held since 2023. She operates remotely from Vancouver, where she focuses on driving business growth and developing strategic partnerships. Her role involves leveraging her extensive background in international business development to enhance the company's market presence.
Previous Experience at Lindt & Sprüngli
Roxanne Abel has significant experience with Lindt & Sprüngli, having worked in various capacities from 1998 to 2007. She served as a Key Account / Territory Manager from 1998 to 2001 and later as a Key Account Manager from 2002 to 2005. In 2006, she transitioned to the role of Product Manager Export / Intercompany for a year in Switzerland, where she managed product launches across international markets.
Educational Background
Roxanne Abel has a diverse educational background. She completed her Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a concentration in Accounting and Marketing at Simon Fraser University from 1991 to 1995. She also studied Marketing and German at Justus Liebig University Giessen, where she participated in an international exchange program with Simon Fraser University. Additionally, she earned an Event Management Diploma from Thompson Rivers University, where she also studied Arts and Social Sciences.
Experience in Product Management and Development
Roxanne Abel has extensive experience in product management and international product development. She has launched new products across multiple international markets and has a strong focus on solution-based consultation. Her expertise includes managing large furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) projects in the education sector, showcasing her ability to collaborate with architects, interior designers, and educators.
Tenure at Natural Pod
Roxanne Abel worked at Natural Pod as a Solutions Partner from 2014 to 2023. During her nine years in this role, she contributed to the company's mission of providing sustainable solutions in the education sector. Her work involved collaborating with various stakeholders to design natural learning environments.