Jain Patel
Toronto
Summary
Dynamic business leader with 8+ years of proven success in scaling multimillion-dollar sales, optimizing operations, and leading high-performing teams across FMCG, retail, and food industries in Canada and India. Recognized for turning underperforming operations into profit engines, capturing new markets, and driving double-digit revenue growth. Entrepreneurial, data-driven, and relentless in execution—adept at building supply chains, unlocking customer loyalty, and forging strategic partnerships that accelerate growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Territory Manager- Sales & Marketing
AAHA FOODS
Toronto, ON, Canada
08.2025 - Current
- Spearheading revenue and distribution growth across Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Southern Ontario, expanding product penetration and market dominance.
- Strengthened distributor and retailer partnerships to unlock new growth channels and capture competitive market share.
- Drove brand visibility in retail and foodservice outlets, ensuring premium placement and accelerated sell-through.
- Transformed distributor sales performance through hands-on training, motivational leadership, and aggressive growth targets.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities and optimize product placement.
- Developed and executed territory sales strategies to drive revenue growth across multiple regions.
Startup Founder
Nandini Dairy
Toronto, ON, Canada
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Built and launched a high-growth dairy startup from concept to market, creating a vertically integrated business model covering supply chain, operations, and retail channels.
- Secured investor funding and launched e-commerce platforms, driving rapid customer acquisition and brand recognition.
- Partnered with local farmers to engineer a lean, reliable cold-chain system, ensuring quality and scalability.
- Led a team of 8 with entrepreneurial agility and enterprise discipline, cultivating a culture of accountability and growth.
Retail Store Manager
Canadian Tire Gas
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Operations of a $11.5M+ revenue location, blending gas station and convenience retail into a high-performing business.
- Boosted convenience store sales +24% YoY by introducing customer-centric merchandising, optimized inventory, and tactical promotions.
- Slashed inventory shrinkage by 15% and improved turnover with data-driven inventory control and vendor collaboration.
- Recruited, developed, and empowered a frontline team of 10+, transforming service quality, compliance, and productivity.
Senior Sales Manager
NutriQuick Foods
Anand, India
01.2016 - 03.2021
- Commanded sales growth across multiple states, building a global footprint in Canada, USA, UK, and Australia.
- Secured strategic contracts with leading retail chains and independent ethnic stores, expanding product reach.
- Orchestrated merchandising and in-store marketing campaigns, boosting visibility and repeat sales by 30%.
- Led high-performing sales teams, tightening field execution, reporting discipline, and distributor accountability.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analyst - Artificial Intelligence and Data Analyst
Saskatchewan Polytechnic College
Saskatoon, SK, CA12.2022
Post Graduate Certificate in Business Management - Business Management
Saskatchewan Polytechnic College
Moose Jaw, SK, CA12.2021
Bachelor of Business Management - Honours Information Technology Management
Sardar Patel University
Anand, GJ, IN09.2020
Skills
- Merchandising & Product Placement
- Team Training & Development
- Problem-Solving & Conflict Resolution
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Food & Beverage Industry Knowledge
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Territory Sales Management
- Business development
- Sales Forecasting & Reporting
- Negotiation & Persuasion Skills
- Distributor & Dealer Management
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Key Account Management
- Travel & Multi-Location Management
- Market Analysis & Competitor Research
- Presentation & Public Speaking Skills
- Time Management & Organizational Skills
- Supply Chain & Distribution Coordination
Additional Information
Multimillion-Dollar P&L Leadership & Sales Growth, Market Expansion & International Business Development, Supply Chain & Logistics Excellence (Cold Chain & Retail Distribution), Enterprise-Wide Operational Transformation, Strategic Negotiations & C-Level Stakeholder Management, High-Performance Team Leadership & Talent Development, Cross-Cultural Business Expertise (Canada, India, Global Markets), Data-Driven Forecasting & Growth Strategy Execution
Certification
Chartered Managers of Canada
Timeline
Territory Manager- Sales & Marketing
AAHA FOODS
08.2025 - Current
Startup Founder
Nandini Dairy
07.2024 - 07.2025
Retail Store Manager
Canadian Tire Gas
05.2021 - 04.2024
Senior Sales Manager
NutriQuick Foods
01.2016 - 03.2021
Post Graduate Certificate in Business Management - Business Management
Saskatchewan Polytechnic College
Bachelor of Business Management - Honours Information Technology Management
Sardar Patel University
Post Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analyst - Artificial Intelligence and Data Analyst
Saskatchewan Polytechnic College