Hugo Vidal
Consultant in International Development
NATIONALITIES
Canadian π¨π¦ – FRENCH π«π·
languages
ENGLISH – FRENCH – SPANISH
Which hurdles does your business face with international growth? What are your strategic goals, and at which stage are you now? Do you need help with strategy, finding local partners, exporting your goods? This initial focus ensures that I’m aligned with your needs. My emphasis is on measurable, real-world results that enhance your operational efficiency and market position. I offer not just advices but solutions that have tangible impacts on your business. I began my career in the metallurgy sector and gained experience in the powder coating industry, which led me to a role in the solar protection sector. Having launched a Canadian branch for a French company specialized in Pergola manufacturing, I’ve got firsthand insights into what it takes to succeed in new markets. My background in Mechanical Engineering and International Business Management isn’t just academic β it’s practical knowledge I use to help businesses grow internationally.
Education & Experience
2010-2012
Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Design
2-year University program at Institute of Technology – Montpellier, France π«π·
2013
BBA, Marketing
Institute of Business Administration – Montpellier, France π«π·
2014-2015
MS, International Business
Study Abroad at U.E.E.S. Guayaquil, Ecuador πͺπ¨ + Institute of Business Administration, Montpellier, France π«π·
2015-2020
General Manager & Business Development
Solicanada, MontrΓ©al, QC, Canada π¨π¦
I started up the Canadian subsidiary of the French company Solisysteme. Solicanada is manufacturing and selling Louvered-roof Pergolas in Canada. I worked closely with the CEO on multiple topics such as Core Strategy, Local and International Partnerships, Business Development, Marketing/Communication, Internal processes, Sales, Product Technical development, and Manufacturing Operations
- Growing sales in the Montreal area and establishing steady business in the Greater Toronto Area
- Results: the company turned profitable in less than 3 years
- Negotiating, establishing, managing and expanding partnerships with industry-leaders: architects, designers and building companies
- Defining a marketing strategy and implementing it
- Budgeting marketing expenses and measuring R.O.I.
- Sourcing local and international suppliers and negotiating partnerships
- Supervising procurement strategy and stock management
- Creating a local technical division and recruiting supervisors
- Approving technical drawings for each project before production
- Establishing and optimizing internal processes: Sales, Operations and Administration
- Running day-to-day operations
2021-2022
Business & Management Consultant
Solicanada, MontrΓ©al, QC, Canada π¨π¦
- Customer Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Quality Management
- Sales Management: Leads / Quotes / Sales process
- Invoicing
MY SERVICES
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