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Robert Valpy

Evaluator · DISC type DSc
Sales Representative at Westek Truss Systems Ltd.
📍 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Robert is a sales and marketing leader with over 30 years of experience, primarily in the media industry. He now applies his expertise in construction sales at Westek Truss Systems Ltd. He holds a Radio & Television Arts diploma from NAIT. People who have worked with him describe him as an exceptional communicator, adaptable, and dedicated.

He has a clear passion for solution-based sales and embracing new learning opportunities, demonstrated by his recent career change. Robert shows a strong interest in his local community, including the City of Edmonton and NAIT, and is driven by a desire to help local businesses achieve their goals.

After three decades in media, he executed a sharp career pivot into the high-growth construction industry.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Sales Representative
Job Level
Junior
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Personality Overview

How Robert shows up

Thorough Evaluator
Hard To Convince
Quality Focused

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Priorities

Topics Robert cares about

Career Transitions
He recently made a significant career change from media to construction sales after 30 years in one industry, embracing a new challenge.
Digital Marketing
A core part of his long-term career, he has deep knowledge in digital advertising and has posted about marketing webinars.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Sales Representative
Westek Truss Systems Ltd.
3-2019 - 11-2022
Manager, Integrated Sales, Northern Alberta Communities
Postmedia Network Inc.
9-2015 - 2-2019
Manager, Media Strategy
Postmedia Network Inc.
10-2014 - 8-2015
Media Sales Manager
Edmonton Journal
7-2007 - 10-2014
Local Digital Specialist
Edmonton Journal
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1992 - 1994
Radio & Television Arts diploma
NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
1988 - 1990
Advanced diploma
McNally Composite High School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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