Yan Cote

Conseiller principal Ventes / Senior Advisor Sales Solutions Employeurs DesjardinsDesjardins Employer SolutionsConseiler

Repentigny, Quebec, Canada

About

With more than 30 years of experience at Desjardins, I have built a deep and trusted expertise in supporting organizations through their financial and operational challenges. As a Senior Advisor, I specialize in helping businesses optimize their processes, particularly in the areas of payroll solutions, electronic payments, and banking services. My career has been shaped by a strong ability to understand client needs, simplify complex financial and payroll workflows, and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, compliance, and overall business performance. Whether advising on payroll systems, guiding operational improvements, or supporting transitions to digital financial tools, I focus on delivering value through clarity, precision, and personalized service. I bring a solid background in sales, electronic payments, credit card programs, and sales management, enriched by an analytical mindset and a client‑centric approach. My academic foundation includes a Baccalauréat in Criminology from the Université de Montréal, which strengthened my skills in risk analysis, strategic thinking, and problem-solving—capabilities that continue to serve my clients well in the financial and payroll sectors. Driven, collaborative, and solutions-oriented, I am committed to helping organizations streamline their payroll operations and enhance the reliability of their financial processes.

Experience

  • Desjardins (29 yrs 9 mos)
    • Conseiller principal
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Senior advisor
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Account Manager
      May 2021 - Oct 2024 · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • corporate sales rep. at Bell Mobility
    Jan 1994 - Oct 1996 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Representant at Rogers Communications / Nor-Com
    1993 - 1995 · 2 yrs