Ted Rowe
About Ted Rowe
Ted Rowe serves as the Director of Business Development & International Solutions at Descartes Systems Group, where he has worked since 2011. He specializes in customs duty recovery and trade compliance consulting, managing a team of sales staff and customs consultants in Toronto, Canada.
Work at Descartes Systems Group
Ted Rowe has served as the Director of Business Development & International Solutions at Descartes Systems Group since 2011. In this role, he is responsible for managing a team of eight sales staff and ten customs consultants. His focus includes developing strategies to enhance market exposure and drive revenue growth. Rowe's tenure at Descartes has spanned over 13 years, during which he has implemented various marketing initiatives and strategic schemes to improve business performance.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining Descartes Systems Group, Ted Rowe worked at Optimé International as a Business Development, Sales, and Marketing professional from 1998 to 1999. He also held the position of Division Manager at UCS Global and UCS Forest Group from 2008 to 2011. His responsibilities included managing teams and driving sales initiatives across multiple locations, including Toronto, Denver, and Shenzhen. Rowe's experience in these roles contributed to significant revenue increases for the organizations.
Education and Expertise
Ted Rowe earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics from Western University, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. He also attended Sacred Heart from 1988 to 1992. Rowe specializes in customs duty recovery and trade compliance consulting, leveraging his educational background to navigate complex regulatory environments in international trade.
Achievements in Revenue Growth
Throughout his career, Ted Rowe has demonstrated a strong ability to drive revenue growth. At Optimé International, he implemented strategic initiatives that resulted in a 22% increase in revenue over four years. Additionally, during his time as a North American Expansion Consultant for Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity, he achieved a notable 58% rise in team revenue in a single year. These accomplishments highlight his effectiveness in business development and sales.