Nicole Ralph
Overview
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Biography
I’m a results-driven sales leader, relationship builder, and business development executive with a passion for driving growth and fostering meaningful connections. A proud Albertan, I am deeply committed to building strong communities and helping businesses thrive.
With a strong background in business analysis, sales, sponsorship, and membership management, I excel at leading high-performing teams, developing strategic partnerships, and creating impactful opportunities for growth. My success is built on integrity, operational excellence, and a relentless focus on delivering value.
I’m always looking to collaborate with like-minded professionals to drive innovation and make a lasting impact. Let’s connect and explore how we can work together!
Education & Work Achievements
- Business Management-NAIT
- Business Analysis-UofA
- Nicole Ralph – Senior Sales & Partnerships Executive
- A dynamic, results-driven sales and strategic partnerships leader with over a decade of experience building revenue, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement across national networks, government-affiliated organizations, and business associations. Known for designing and executing impactful growth strategies, leading high-performing teams, and delivering measurable outcomes in challenging markets.
- Professional Experience
- Director, Sales
- We Know Training | Mar 2025 – Present | Edmonton, AB
- Leads the national sales strategy for a fast-growing compliance and safety training organization, with a focus on industry-aligned solutions, account-based selling, and bundling strategies that accelerate revenue growth across regulated sectors. Oversees sales operations, go-to-market initiatives, and enablement programs aligned to annual revenue targets.
- National Director, Business Development
- OpenCircle | Feb 2024 – Mar 2025 | Edmonton, AB
- Directed national business development and member engagement for a 1,700-member healthcare and services network. Built and managed strategic relationships, streamlined operations, and introduced new sales processes to support national expansion and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strategic Partnerships (Contract)
- Edmonton Global | Sep 2023 – Feb 2024 | Edmonton, AB
- Supported regional economic development through partner engagement and investment attraction. Collaborated across public and private sectors to identify strategic opportunities for innovation and business growth.
- Strategic Partnerships Manager & World Trade Centre Edmonton Manager
- Edmonton Chamber of Commerce | Nov 2016 – Aug 2023 | Edmonton, AB
- Held dual leadership roles advancing partnership strategy, sponsorship, and brand visibility. Led cross-sector initiatives that positioned the Chamber and its partners at the forefront of regional business development. Spearheaded events, advertising, and facility activations as part of the External Affairs team.
- Manager, Member Development
- Edmonton Chamber of Commerce | Oct 2014 – Nov 2016
- Transformed member retention and growth through innovative sales and engagement strategies. Delivered double-digit gains in retention, sales, and sponsorship revenue, and led the implementation of a new CRM platform and website launch.
- Business Process Analyst
- ATCO I-Tek (Wipro) | Jan 2012 – Aug 2014 | Edmonton, AB
- Worked on enterprise process improvement projects within customer care and operations. Partnered with business leaders and external stakeholders to develop documentation and systems that supported innovation, efficiency, and change management.
