Kim Arnold, Ba,MBA
About Kim Arnold, Ba,MBA
Kim Arnold is the Sales Director for Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan at Breakthru Beverage Group, where he has implemented strategic initiatives to enhance sales performance. With extensive experience in sales management across various companies, he has developed training programs and formed key partnerships that have contributed to market growth.
Work at Breakthru Beverage Group
Currently, Kim Arnold serves as the Sales Director for Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan at Breakthru Beverage Group. In this role since 2014, Arnold has implemented strategic initiatives that have significantly increased sales performance in these regions. She has developed a comprehensive training program for the sales team, focusing on customer relationship management and sales techniques. Her efforts have led to an expanded customer base and a notable increase in market share.
Previous Experience at Vincor International
Kim Arnold worked at Vincor International in various capacities. From 2008 to 2009, she was the Director of Retail Sales for Western Canada, based in Vancouver. Prior to that, she served as the Alberta Retail & On Premise Sales Manager from 2001 to 2005 in Calgary. During her tenure, Arnold played a key role in forming strategic partnerships with major suppliers, which contributed to the company's competitive advantage in the market. She also held the position of Prairies Sales Director – Retail from 2005 to 2008.
Experience at Coca-Cola Refreshments
From 2009 to 2012, Kim Arnold worked as the Area Sales Manager at Coca-Cola Refreshments in the Calgary area. In this role, she utilized her understanding of market trends and competitor strategies to optimize sales efforts. Her focus on driving growth during her time at Coca-Cola contributed to the overall performance of the sales team.
Education and Expertise
Kim Arnold holds a Business Administration Diploma from SAIT, where she studied from 1988 to 1990. She furthered her education at Athabasca University, achieving a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 1999 to 2004. Her educational background in business administration and general management has equipped her with the skills necessary to excel in sales and strategic initiatives within the beverage industry.
Background in Sales Management
Throughout her career, Kim Arnold has accumulated extensive experience in sales management across various companies. Before her current role, she worked as the Regional Sales Manager for Western Canada at Cott Beverages from 2012 to 2014. Her diverse background in sales roles has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of market dynamics and customer needs, which she applies to her current position.