James Power - Vice President of Sales at Rise People
Profile Overview
James Power is the Vice President of Sales at Rise People, a company dedicated to unifying HR, benefits, and payroll into a cohesive platform. Rise People is notable for its significant milestones, including reaching $25 billion in processed payroll and integrating with QuickBooks Online to enhance HR and payroll efficiency.
Career Background
- Rise People (Current): Vice President of Sales
- Spearheads sales strategies and enablesment.
- Key achievements include successful partnerships and integrations, such as with QuickBooks Online, streamlining HR processes for Canadian businesses.
- BuildDirect Technologies: Director of Sales
- Prime Communications Canada: Director of Sales
- MindFULL Media: Founder
- Open Connection: Director of Sales
- WIND Mobile: Area Manager
- Worldlynx Wireless: Store Manager
James Power has a comprehensive background in sales leadership and has consistently driven sales growth across various organizations. His career trajectory exhibits a strong capability in managing sales teams and delivering substantial business results.
Education
- Simon Fraser University: Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (2015)
Company Overview: Rise People
Founded in 2011, Rise People has transformed the HR landscape for Canadian businesses with its all-in-one platform that integrates HR, payroll, and benefits.
- 2012: Became the fastest-growing Canadian payroll provider.
- 2016: Rebranded to Rise People to reflect its core values.
- 2017: Launched Rise HR, marking a significant shift in the people and culture space.
- 2019: Transformed the market with integrated benefits and career coaching.
- 2021: Achieved a record growth year, setting new benchmarks in HR solutions.
Leadership Team:
- Faiz Abdulla: CEO
- Kimberley LeComte: President of Rise Health
- Misha Abasov: Chief Operating Officer
- Steve Bond: VP, Engineering
- Liam Cannon: VP, Marketing
- James Power: VP, Sales
Notable Achievements at Rise People
- QuickBooks Online Integration: Enhanced HR processes and business efficiency through seamless data integration.
- Automated journal entry creation.
- One-click payroll expense synchronization.
- Flexible tracking for departmental and employee data.
Professional Interests and Activities
James Power actively promotes initiatives that enhance employee engagement and overall business efficiency. His recent activities include:
- Announcing milestones such as the $25 billion processed payroll achievement.
- Engaging with industry events like the Xero Kickstart event in Vancouver.
- Promoting career opportunities within Rise People through LinkedIn.
Location and Contact Information
Company Headquarters:
4720 Kingsway, Unit 2600, Metrotower 2, 26th floor
Burnaby, BC, V5H 4N2
Contact:
- General Information: info@risepeople.com
- Sales Enquiries: 1-888-393-3483
James Power's impactful role at Rise People, combined with his extensive experience in sales leadership, positions him as a key driver of the company's ongoing success and growth initiatives.
