Course of Life
Upon reflecting on life, I have had many exciting experiences; however, none of them compare to my 30-year-long tenure as a Director of Marketing. Although supporting other people’s businesses for such a long time may seem daunting, I am passionate about my work and sleep peacefully, eager to wake up and run to work. Marketing growth is my area of expertise and the primary focus of my life, providing me with smiles, countless lessons and invaluable experiences.
My Story
I arrived on Vancouver Island from Edmonton back in 1991. My experience up until then had been in retail managment with Woodward’s Stores and Harry Rosen Menswear. I took my Honda in for service and was impressed at the service I received. When I saw a job posting for salesperson, I applied, had 3 interviews and was hired. After 3 months, the General Sales Manager resigned and suggested the Dealer Principal not replace him. Instead, he suggested making Robert Bain the Assistant to the Dealer Principal, and teach him Marketing. In three months at that young age, I made an impression and was promoted, then promoted to Marketing Manager and then Director of Marketing by 1993.
The Development of BainDoM
Honda City
I worked hard and learned everything I could about marketing, results, details, out-of-the-box thinking, excellence, dealing with employees and leading a team. Ian Stewart (Dealer Principal) and I worked side by side and taught me that anything is possible with a strategy, hard-work and attention to every detail. We won awards and set new standards for excellence.
Commonwealth Marketing Communications Group
After leaving Honda City, I started my own marketing consulting firm and brought in a few teammates as everyone seemed to need our support with marketing. Pacific Coast Net was my primary focus as we launched the new tech company, eventually requiring my full-time focus.
Pacific Coast Net
Growth at the speed of light! As DoM, I took no prisoners! We created and grew a company while dreaming of new possibilities every day until we were the biggest and the best. It seemed like the PCN name was everywhere and then I signed a multi-year, multi-million dollar agreement which launched our growth beyond any of our wildest dreams. Looking back, I wish I had todays experience to know better and accomplish even more.
Columbia Fuels
More than 7 years at a spectacular company serving Vancouver Island and the lower mainland, with great people, profits, excellence and unlimited opportunities for success. Ownership was open to anything, so we launched new products, expanded offerings and built an excpetional brand. As DoM I learned more important life lessons, understanding the real power of paddling in the same direction – together!
KiltPiper Marketing
My second marketing consulting company created to serve small companies and startups with marketing strategies for success. Working primarily to support the automotive and tech sectors with marketing direction and sales management. Normally I operate as a consultant until I find the right company where I can focus all my attention.
Price's Alarms
11 years as the Director of Marketing at this family owned security company serving much of Western Canada. I was able to apply all I had learned throughout the years to build BC’s #1 security company. Extremely proud of my marketing direction, leadership and mentoring which helped build a spectacular team of leaders and employees who came together to drive success.
BainDoM - Marketing Experience
Here we are today as I complete my career path working together to support the growth of small companies into larger more successful companies. Let’s work together to build the next success story we can all be proud of. Call Robert Bain for a no-charge initial consultation!
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