ABOUT ME

Hugo Vidal

Consultant in International Development

NATIONALITIES
Canadian πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ – FRENCH πŸ‡«πŸ‡·
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 – 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 πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

2013

BBA, Marketing

Institute of Business Administration – Montpellier, France πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

2014-2015

MS, International Business

Study Abroad at U.E.E.S. Guayaquil, Ecuador πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ + Institute of Business Administration, Montpellier, France πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

2015-2020

General Manager & Business Development

Solicanada, MontrΓ©al, QC, Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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

Sales and marketing
  • 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.
Pricing definition and profitability calculation
Supply Chain & Procurement
  • Sourcing local and international suppliers and negotiating partnerships
  • Supervising procurement strategy and stock management
Manufacturing & Technical aspects
  • 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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

SEt up and personalize an E.r.P. system
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Project Management
  • Quality Management
  • Sales Management: Leads / Quotes / Sales process
  • Invoicing

MY SERVICES

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