
Vice-president, business development at Elfiq Networks (linkedin@jphebert.name)
Montreal, Canada Area

Vice-president, business development at Elfiq Networks (linkedin@jphebert.name)
Montreal, Canada Area
Hello,
I am a seasoned sales excecutive with experience in multiple fields (sales, marketing, PR, channels, alliances), enjoy new challenges and new learning opportunities.
In my current occupation, I am building the global sales infrastructure which is driven by a channel model. At Elfiq we are looking for new reseller partners, distribution partners and strategic alliances. Should you wish to engage us, please send an email to sales@elfiq.com.
To connect directly to me, please use linkedin@jphebert.name. If you wish to connect with me on UNYK (www.unyk.com), please use "jph"
These days I am very busy, and check my LinkedIn account once per week. Please do not ask me to pass requests unless it's not a pressing matter and can wait. Also when inviting me to join your network, please use the boilerplate texts and send me a seperate note should you wish to discuss a specific topic. I receive a lot of invitations and want to make sure I respond properly.
Thanks!
JP
Sales, marketing, channel sales and marketing, relationship management, presentations, public speaking, creative thinking, networking, telecom, business development, IT security, blogging, consulting, cycling, BBQ, little league coaching and hockey!
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Networking industry)
August 2007 — Present (2 years 5 months)
Elfiq is a leader in the link load balancing and WAN optimization market. In my role, I am responsible for strategic planning and excecution for sales, marketing, partner and public relationsglobally.
One of my objectives is to grow our business through strategic relationships in every region of the globe with key partners to deliver our technologies and enable their service organizations to support our customers.
Feel free to reach me at any time at jph@elfiq.com!
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; MFE; Computer & Network Security industry)
November 2006 — August 2007 (10 months)
In this role, I manage major enterprise account relationships (private sector) and build new ones for risk management (intrusion prevention, vulnerability management and remedation, network access control, compliance management) and endpoint security business units.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer & Network Security industry)
December 2005 — November 2006 (1 year )
In this role, I manage current relationships and build new partner and customer relationships from Ottawa to the Atlantic region. Contego is a leading IT security consulting firm based out of Toronto, Canada.
We also offer a web-based information security awareness training program to help organizations meet internal objectives as well as standards-based compliance (HIPPA, SOX, etc.).
Contego's focus:
- Information Security Services & Solutions
- Security Solutions Based on Organizations’ Business Needs
- Customer Satisfaction and Support
- Partnerships with our Customers
- Information Security Life Cycle Management
Contego's portfolio:
- Regulatory & Compliance Assessment
- Professional Services
- Secure Technology Solutions
- Managed Security Services
- Security Awareness & Education
Feel free to contact me at jphebert@contegosecurity.com for any requests.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
July 2005 — November 2006 (1 year 5 months)
Socius Technologies is a firm focusing on technology and channel relationships for the Canadian marketplace.
With our expertise, technology vendors will be able to build a strong and profitable network of business partners to promote, resell and support their products and services.
Should you be in this market and wish to discuss methods of accessing the Canadia market place and/or channels, please feel free to reach me at jp@sociustechnologies.com or www.sociustechnologies.com .
Socius: Latin for partner, ally.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer & Network Security industry)
March 2005 — January 2006 (11 months)
LastSpam.com is an ASP service provider dedicated to eliminate unwanted and undesirable messages from their incoming/outgoing e-mail. This includes spam, viruses, harmful content and much more. I have provided guidance and assistance for LastSpam's sales and marketing efforts, including sales calls, web design, pricing, PR, marketing investments, partner and distribution recruitment.
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Computer & Network Security industry)
January 2002 — January 2005 (3 years 1 month)
First ever employe in Canada. The role had many functions including: building strategic partner relationships and channels from scrath, doing sales calls and presentations, give presentations to larger audiences, develop marketing activities/events, do product demonstrations, region planning. Also significantly contributed to the channel partner program itself, training materials and presentation materials.
Recipient of the 2003 President's Winner Circle Award. Consistently delivered over expectations.
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; symc; Computer & Network Security industry)
November 1997 — July 2001 (3 years 9 months)
Managing key reseller partner relationships (3-Soft, Hartco network (MicroAge, NorthWest Digital, Microserv, Compucentre, CompuSmart), Insight, Costco, Aventure) , building strategic partner relationships, doing sales calls and presentations, develop marketing activities. Consistently delivered over expectations.
1998 and 1999 Symantec's Acheiver's club recipient.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
July 1997 — November 1997 (5 months)
My role with Channel Reps was to provide field sales support for eastern Canada for 3 vendors: Claris, Symantec and Hitachi PC.
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Computer Networking industry)
1995 — 1997 (2 years )
Developing existing accounts and hunting new accounts for Micro Boutique's IT products and services.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Networking industry)
November 1995 — July 1997 (1 year 9 months)
Developing existing accounts and hunting new accounts for Micro Boutique's IT products and services, primarily focused on the Apple Macintosh platform.
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Consumer Electronics industry)
July 1995 — November 1995 (5 months)
Sell electronics and computer-related products to consumers downtown Montreal.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Consumer Goods industry)
December 1989 — June 1995 (5 years 7 months)
Managing purchasing, negociated agreements, located new suppliers, reruited new retailers, managing inventory and sales for the hobby department at Kirouac (retail), DIK Distribution (wholesale) and Club Jouet (warehouse-style retailer) in Quebec City.
BSc , High school education, mathematics , 1992 — 1995
Major in mathematics with a minor in education. The major in mathematics also includes courses in computer science.
DJ with Radio Sciences Laval 1 semester and 3 semesters with the "Defiscience" student newspaper as writer/editor.
DEC , Sciences pures , 1989 — 1992
DES , High School , 1987 — 1989
Home computing, digital living, IT security, cooking/bbq, family activities, bicycling, music, movies, experienced, channel, manager, IT, sales, BBQ, sci-fi, cooking, winning, leading-edge, early adopter, technology, marketing, relationship management, parnerships, presentations, public speaking, family, communicating, bicycling, formula one, f1, hockey, soccer, little league coach, MAHG director
ISSA, Ecademy, CareerLink, MyLinkedIn, LinkedInnovators, Canadian Sales Professionals Association (CPSA). MAGH-level hockey coach in Montreal (5-8 year olds), little league soccer coach, TopLinked,com
1999 and 2000 Symantec Achiever's club member
2003 Sybari President's club member