Alex Tam

Business development and partnership management professional with nine years of experience negotiating commercial agreements, managing growth initiatives, and influencing cross functional teams. Skilled in developing sourcing strategies, interpreting data to guide decisions, and navigating complex international environments. Known for ownership, earning trust across stakeholders, and delivering measurable expansion outcomes.

Business Development and Channel Strategy - Independent Consultant - Vancouver, BC

(2025-02)

• Led business development initiatives for retail and consumer goods partners, identifying new sourcing, pricing, and distribution opportunities.
• Conducted competitive and market analysis across domestic and international channels to strengthen pricing and supply chain decisions.
• Developed recommendations on customer experience, merchandising, and international logistics considerations.
• Negotiated vendor and partner terms to improve commercial outcomes.

Business Development Specialist - TD Canada Trust - Vancouver, BC

(2021-01 - 2025-02)

• Owned revenue growth and strategic planning for a diverse business portfolio, identifying new expansion opportunities through customer and market insights.
• Executed commercial negotiations and structured agreements that improved portfolio profitability by 12 percent.
• Delivered in depth performance reviews using data analysis to identify operational drivers and guide decisions.
• Influenced internal stakeholders in product, credit, operations, and marketing to support partner needs and accelerate outcomes.
• Implemented targeted client strategies that increased transaction volume by an average of 18 percent.
• Key Achievement: Ranked top 10 percent nationally for acquisition performance and partner relationship management.

Financial Advisor - TD Canada Trust - Burnaby, BC

(2018-07 - 2021-02)

• Managed over 30 million dollars in client assets, leading long term planning discussions and delivering tailored financial solutions.
• Strengthened customer experience and retention through targeted relationship strategies.

Financial Services Manager - Bank of Montreal (BMO) - Vancouver, BC

(2015-09 - 2018-07)

• Managed lending and investment portfolios while identifying opportunities to expand business relationships.
• Conducted financial analysis and advised clients on growth strategies, risk positioning, and operational planning.

Customer Service Representative - Bank of Montreal (BMO) - Burnaby, BC

(2014-07 - 2015-09)

• Delivered frontline service and built early stage customer relationships that contributed to long term portfolio growth.

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - York University