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George Plaier

@georgeplaier

Seasoned business development and sales leader driving growth in coatings and commercial accounts.

Italy
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a senior sales or business development role where I can drive revenue growth, lead cross-functional teams, and apply technical coatings and QC expertise to scale business impact.

I am a results-driven business development and sales leader with extensive experience growing commercial accounts, launching outbound sales programs, and improving quality standards in the coatings and chemicals industries. I consistently identify market opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and implement processes that increase revenue and operational performance.

Throughout my career I have led territory growth and major accounts, managed cross-functional teams, and overseen certification and quality control initiatives. Highlights include growing a commercial business group 33% Y.O.Y, converting a major client that delivered an $18M Y.O.Y increase for Colourific, and managing portfolios worth $20–40M in revenue.

I bring a practical, client-focused approach to solving complex production and sales problems, combining technical expertise in coatings and QC with strong account management, training, and project leadership to deliver measurable business results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

VE

Major Accounts Sales Manager

VerticalScope

Apr 2016 - Aug 2019 (3 years 4 months)

Managed major accounts across Canadian auto and US verticals with combined billings over $20M, oversaw campaign lifecycles, client retention and reporting while training and coordinating sales teams.

PL

Research and Development Technician

Protech Chemicals Ltd.

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)

Assisted R&D with color matching, formulation testing and troubleshooting, conducting experiments and vendor ingredient comparisons to improve product quality and address powder defects.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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York University

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology focusing on foundational psychological concepts and research methods.

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Seneca College

Diploma, General Arts and Sciences

Obtained a Diploma in General Arts & Sciences covering a broad range of foundational post-secondary coursework.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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