Tristan Wilhelmsen

Tristan Wilhelmsen

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Founder @ Forge | I help businesses in hospitality generate predictable corporate bookings.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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  • Forge
    Founder and CEO
    Forge
    Apr 2023 - Current (3 years 4 months)
    We've helped 100+ business to grow by building predictable outbound systems that generate 20-40 engaged leads monthly without overwhelming their internal teams. Our relationship-first approach combines human-written messaging with intelligent targeting to create conversations that convert. Click below to learn how we can help you build a predictable revenue engine:
  • CostCertified
    Regional Sales Manager
    CostCertified
    Oct 2022 - Feb 2023 (5 months)
    • Designed and implemented a B2B outbound strategy and system from scratch using CRM and sales enablement tools such as Salesforce, Hubspot, Calendly, Outreach, Chorus, Asana, Stripe, Atrium, and many more. • Developed an internal lead generation system and team to produce over 10,000 leads per week. • Deployed to Cape Town, South Africa, to lead the opening and growth of a second office. Recruited and trained over 40 employees within three months. • Consistently achieved 10-20% MoM growth by successfully recruiting, training, coaching, and leading 2 SDR Managers, 60 Sales Development Representatives, and 15 Lead Generators. • Collaborated with executive leadership team to systemize all workflows, processes, and reporting for scalability. •
  • CostCertified
    Sales Manager
    CostCertified
    Jun 2022 - Oct 2022 (5 months)
  • CostCertified
    Account Executive
    CostCertified
    Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 1 month)
    • Follow up with prospects several times throughout the sales cycle to ensure needs are being met • Present and demonstrate the value of products and services to prospective buyers • Manage the entire sales cycle from identifying a customer to securing a deal • Work closely with Customer Success to maintain strong customer handoff • Stay current on company offerings and industry trends • Negotiate agreements and keep records of sales and data in Salesforce CMS
  • Jetline Contracting Ltd
    Project Coordinator
    Jetline Contracting Ltd
    Jul 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year)
     Generation of tender offers for jobs valued at upwards of $20 million through cold-calling and client relationship management.  Estimation of drywalling, insulation and steel-framing takeoffs for large multi-family residential and commercial high-rises. Proficient in OST and Excel for pricing and takeoff.  Coordination of jobsites through employee management and change-order pricing.
  • Jetline Contracting Ltd
    Business Development Specialist
    Jetline Contracting Ltd
    Jul 2020
     Aided the growth and scalability of Jetline Contracting through quality control systems, estimating, sales and relationship-building.
  • Natural Trade Ltd
    Commodity Trader
    Natural Trade Ltd
    Feb 2020 - Mar 2020 (2 months)
     Launched the North American market through the purchasing and sales of niche lumber products.  Sourced leads through cold-calling of various lumber purchases throughout all of North and South America.
  • Student Works Painting West
    Franchise Owner
    Student Works Painting West
    Oct 2016 - Sep 2019 (3 years)
     SWP is a Canada-wide, franchised painting company with over 150 operators each year.  Operated a 3-year business totaling over $700,000 in sales and production, placing top 5% in Canada each year. o Received Sophomore of the Year award in 2018. Marketer/Seller of the year award in 2019. o Generated leads through door-to-door cold-calling, becoming my primary source of booked jobs. o Hundreds of satisfied clients who provided many letters of recommendations and referrals. o Employment of over 20 painters/marketers each year through hundreds of interviews.  Ran four crews at any given time producing over 300 residential projects, multiple Strata Complexes and many commercial projects.  Created bi-weekly payrolls and organized efficient p
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    Mover
    MOVE IT YVR
    Apr 2016 - Sep 2016 (6 months)
    Small business based in Vancouver, strives on excellent customer service and distinguishes itself from most unprofessional moving companies. Learned how to estimate and provide respectful, committed customer service to all houses that we moved. Witnessed and learnt from a successful small business owner who has proven himself in the moving field. Learnt the essentials to starting a business, helped market the business through cards and word of mouth, created lasting connections within the Vancouver regional area.
  • MCDONALDS
    Food Production, Cashier
    MCDONALDS
    Jan 2013 - Aug 2015 (2 years 8 months)
    Worked at McDonald's for two and a half years, delivered great customer service by memorising cashier combos, being highly efficient with orders, and being strong with product knowledge. • I also strengthened my time management skills and developed multi-tasking ability by learning to balance a wide variety of responsibilities such as: assembling all different types of food offered, preparing drinks, cleaning equipment, taking out garbage, documenting inventory, and dealing with customers.
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  • University of Cologne
    Bachelor's degree, Business/Commerce, General
    University of Cologne
    Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (2 years)
    Studied at the University of Cologne for Business and the University of Victoria's International Exchange program.
  • University of Victoria
    Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, International Business
    University of Victoria
    Sep 2015 - Dec 2019 (4 years 4 months)
    Three co-operative education terms running a Student Works Painting franchise. Studied abroad in Cologne, Germany during fall of 2018 semester (University of Cologne). Finished #1 at UVic and top 1% in North America in the Capsim simulation – a technology that simulates multi-national organizations and their introduction of new products into international markets.
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    Painting of Nat Bailey Stadium
    May 2019
    Helped paint and supervise the completion of the refinishing and painting of the Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver.
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    North Vancouver Home Expo 2019
    Mar 2019
    Participated in the North Vancouver Home Expo 2019. I was able to showcase my painting franchise to homeowners who are looking to improve their area of residence. This project brought awareness to my company and helped increase my client base as I offered complimentary estimates to anyone looking to paint their home that painting season.
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