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Gino Anthony Canlas

@gacuser

Founder & sales closer: grew a brand to 40+ franchises and closed ~$780K in one quarter. Seeking remote AE / closer roles.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

Remote closer, account executive, or founding sales role at a startup selling to business owners. Looking for base + commission and US/Pacific hours.

Business owner and sales closer with 10+ years founding and growing companies in franchising, construction, food & beverage and retail.

• Grew Chang Thai Tea Philippines to 40+ franchise locations nationwide, personally recruiting and closing every franchise partner, and built the franchise model, operations manuals and training programs.

• At UPG Construction Services, personally led client consultations, negotiation and contract closing, securing 12 projects in one quarter worth ₱45M (~$780K USD).

• Raised ~$260K from 100+ investors; trained and coached 5–6 closers; ran up to 200 outbound calls a day; 3–4 years closing high-ticket deals over Zoom.

Based in Burnaby, BC (Pacific Time). Looking for remote closer, account executive or founding sales roles with base + commission, selling to business owners.I grew Chang Thai Tea Philippines to 40+ franchise locations nationwide, recruiting and onboarding franchise partners and creating the franchise model, operations manuals, training programs, and brand standards.

At UPG CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, I personally led client consultations, negotiation, and contract closing, securing 12 projects in one quarter worth ₱45M. I'm now bringing my business ownership and sales experience to remote sales, appointment setting, and executive support roles.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder / Franchise Owner

Current

Canlas Holdings OPC

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Founded a men's grooming brand, leading concept, branding, pricing, and service design across two locations. Led sales and marketing, including local promotions and community events that drove brand awareness and repeat clients.

Sales Marketing Branding Recruitment Team Leadership Customer Service

Current

Founder / Business Development & Client Acquisition

Current

UPG Construction Services

Apr 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Personally led client consultations, negotiation, and contract closing, securing 12 projects in one quarter worth ₱45M. Maintained client relationships from first pitch through project completion, coordinating engineers, architects, and project managers.

Business Development Client Acquisition Negotiation Contract Closing Project Management Cash Flow Management Procurement

Founder / Franchise Sales & Growth Lead

Chang Thai Tea Philippines

Oct 2019 - Sep 2025 (5 years 11 months)

Built and scaled the brand to 40+ franchise locations nationwide. Recruited and onboarded franchise partners, from first inquiry through signed agreement and launch support.

Franchise Sales Business Development Recruitment Onboarding Training Brand Standards Pricing Strategy Promotion Marketing

Founder / Owner

Chibe Korean Restaurant

Feb 2021 - Mar 2024 (3 years 1 month)

Founded and grew two restaurant branches, leading sales, marketing, and growth strategy. Secured investor and co-franchisee partners; used sales and customer feedback to improve menu and promotions.

Sales Marketing Growth Strategy Investor Relations Customer Feedback Menu Development Promotion