Overview
David Lee is an experienced sales executive currently serving as the Vice President of Sales at Shakr. He brings over 15 years of industry experience, with a notable record in building strong client relationships and driving business growth. His career spans multiple leadership roles across various organizations, demonstrating his broad expertise in sales and business development.
Professional Experience
Shakr
- Title: Vice President of Sales
- Duration: December 2019 - Present
- Responsibilities: Strategic growth through people, processes, and culture. David Lee emphasizes the scalability of creativity for video, aligning with Shakr's mission of making high-quality video accessible to everyone.
Previous Roles
- Founder, Kitek Bio-energy (2008): Managed business planning, development, corporate development, marketing, operations & logistics, and investor relations.
- Regional Sales Manager, RCS Worldwide (2010): Collaborated with Clear Channel to provide diverse media services globally.
- Business Development Manager, Ryder System, Inc. (2014)
- Senior Account Executive, Q9 (2015): Closed 8 deals within the first three months.
- Director of Business Development, COLO•D (2016): Achieved 130% of the F2016 Quota.
- Revenue Consultant & Corporate Development, SoilFLO (2018): Engaged via a six-month contract through MaRS’ embedded executive program.
- Founding Member, Pavilion (2019)
Educational Background
- Western University (1998-2002)
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
- Honors Business Administration (HBA) from Ivey Business School
Key Achievements and Insights
- Webinar Presenter: Led sessions such as the "Using Data to Boost Sales this Holiday Season" and "Mastering Ad Creativity with Post Purchase Surveys", showcasing his expertise in leveraging data and innovative techniques to enhance sales performance.
- Thought Leadership: Actively shares knowledge on platforms like LinkedIn, discussing strategies like holiday campaign planning and customer acquisition.
- Startup Experience: As the founder of Kitek Bio-energy and a seasoned entrepreneur, David demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit, emphasizing fairness and accessibility in video production through Shakr's services.
Personal Philosophy and Mission
David Lee's vision aligns closely with Shakr's mission to democratize video production. He believes in making powerful storytelling accessible to everyone, combating the high costs traditionally associated with professional video creation. His guiding principle is to "Reimagine everything," evolving to provide "Great Video for Everyone."
Company Vision
Under David's leadership, Shakr aims to level the playing field in video production, ensuring small businesses and individuals can create professional-quality videos affordably. This vision drives Shakr's innovation and market strategies as they continue to disrupt the traditional video production industry.
Notable Collaborations
During his tenure, David has worked with significant figures and organizations, further cementing Shakr's position in the market:
- Steven Bell at KnoCommerce: Collaborated on webinars to explore ad creativity and customer insights.
- Institutional Investors: Secured backing from firms like 500 Startups, NHN Investment, Posco Capital, and Strong Ventures, highlighting his successful approach to fundraising and investor relations.
Overall, David Lee's extensive background in sales, business development, and entrepreneurial ventures makes him a pivotal figure at Shakr, driving the company's mission to make excellent video production accessible to all.
