Dan Tomlinson
About Dan Tomlinson
Dan Tomlinson is the Sales Director for Financial Services and Retail at TELUS in Toronto, Canada, with extensive experience in global sales and marketing across various sectors, including healthcare and technology.
Title and Current Role
Dan Tomlinson currently serves as the Sales Director of Financial Services and Retail at TELUS. He operates within the Toronto, Canada Area where he leads efforts in sales within the specific sectors of financial services and retail.
Previous Roles and Experience
Dan Tomlinson has accumulated a wealth of experience through various roles in his career. Previously, he was the SVP Global Sales & Customer Success at MED e-care Healthcare Solutions, Inc., under a contract role with Compasspoint Consulting. He also served as the Managing Director at Compasspoint Consulting for three years and held national-level roles at Microsoft Canada Co. His career at Microsoft included positions such as National Sales Director and Banking Technology Strategist Manager for the CIBC Account Team Unit in Mississauga, Ontario.
Educational Background
Dan Tomlinson has a robust educational background. He holds an MBA in Business from the Schulich School of Business at York University, completed over five years, from 1994 to 1999. Additionally, he earned a B.A.Sc. in Engineering from the University of Waterloo, where he studied from 1984 to 1989.
Sales and Marketing Expertise
Dan Tomlinson has extensive experience in managing global sales and marketing efforts. His role has spanned multiple regions, including Canada, the UK, and emerging markets. He has handled professional services such as implementation, training, and client support, specifically for SaaS offerings like Clinical/Care Planning and electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR). He specializes in sales within the Healthcare and Pharmacy markets and demonstrates strong consultative and strategic selling skills.
Leadership and Team Building Skills
Dan Tomlinson is adept at fostering leadership and instilling accountability within his teams. He is skilled at working at all levels within a customer's organization, showcasing strong analytic problem-solving abilities. He has a proven track record of building large, sustainable businesses and possesses expertise in recruiting talent and team building. His experience extends to managing integrated sales and pre-sales teams to achieve business goals.