Stephen Bidie

Account Director at Trader

Stephen Bidie has a solid work experience in various companies. Stephen started their career in 2005 as a Business Development Manager at Royal LePage Relocation Services and worked there until 2007. Stephen then joined Expedia Corporate Travel as a District Sales Manager from 2007 to 2008. In 2009, they started working at AutoTrader.ca, where they held multiple roles, including Account Manager from 2009 to 2015, Key Account Manager from 2015 to 2021, and currently, they are serving as an Account Director since August 2021. Throughout their career, Stephen has focused on developing strong relationships with clients, achieving year-over-year growth, and delivering ROI and overall impact to clients' operational goals.

Stephen Bidie attended Ryerson University from 1995 to 1997, where they studied Business Management and Marketing. Stephen then transferred to Sheridan College and completed their Business Administration degree with a focus on Marketing/Marketing Management from 1997 to 1998.

In addition to their formal education, Stephen has obtained various certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. In May 2020, they received certifications in "Following Up after a Sales Meeting" from LinkedIn, "Google Ads Search Certification" from Google Ads, "Google My Business Basics" from Google, "Leading Virtual Meetings" from LinkedIn, "New Manager Foundations" from LinkedIn, "Persuasive Selling" from LinkedIn, "Strategic Thinking" from LinkedIn. In April 2020, they obtained certifications in "Asking Great Sales Questions" from LinkedIn, "Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers" from LinkedIn, "Developing Credibility as a Leader" from LinkedIn, "Marketing During a Crisis" from LinkedIn, "Pitching Your Ideas Strategically" from LinkedIn, "Selling to Executives" from LinkedIn, "Social Media Marketing: ROI" from LinkedIn. Additionally, in April 2018, Stephen obtained a certification in "Google Ad Word Fundamentals" from Google.

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Timeline

  • Account Director

    August, 2021 - present

  • Key Account Manager

    March, 2015

  • Account Manager

    January, 2009