career paths
HR Career Paths
MATT TYRE, SALES COMPENSATION EXPERT
By Lisa Kopochinski
Matt Tyre
Matt Tyre says he is comfortable
being uncomfortable. But as a
sales compensation manager
for Rogers Communications,
he finds this skill makes him a great fit for
this position. Of course, his strong relationship
and leadership skills, and ability
to be both creative and analytical haven’t
hurt, either.
Born and raised in Oakville, Ont., Tyre
always knew he wanted to be in business.
He just didn’t know to what extent. His
local school – Sheridan College – seemed
like the logical starting place to better
understand what aspect of business he
wanted to pursue.
“However, it wasn’t until I was given an
opportunity to work in a small boutique
sales compensation firm, Sales Resource
Group (SRG), that I knew I found my calling,”
he said. “I was given an opportunity
to be under the tutelage of sales compensation
guru David Johnston. I learned a
lot from him and he helped me to get my
designation as a certified sales compensation
professional. He has been a mentor of
mine for many years and I wouldn’t be in
this position if he didn’t share his knowledge
with me.”
At Rogers – a diversified public communications
and media company
(headquartered in Toronto) that operates
primarily in wireless communications,
cable television, telephone and Internet
connectivity – Tyre’s main areas of responsibility
include managing sales
Ismagilov/Shutterstock.com
HRPATODAY.CA ❚ OCTOBER 2015 ❚ 57