• Accountable for servicing and acquiring new accounts while maintaining current and key account relationships.• Built and maintained loyal client relationships based on reputation of trust, communication, accountability and extensive knowledge of the industry and product information.• Presented and sold company products & services to current and potential clients, which included team & league executives, school board purchasers, school principals, teachers and coaches.• Organized… Show more • Accountable for servicing and acquiring new accounts while maintaining current and key account relationships.• Built and maintained loyal client relationships based on reputation of trust, communication, accountability and extensive knowledge of the industry and product information.• Presented and sold company products & services to current and potential clients, which included team & league executives, school board purchasers, school principals, teachers and coaches.• Organized meetings with new and established clients performing sales presentations & quotations that provided clients with a better knowledge and understanding of our equipment, apparel & uniforms.• Analyzed the market identifying and qualifying sales prospects; contacted these and other accounts using various outlets such as assertive cold calling and email marketing.• Maintained a detailed database of prospects and customers, documented sales calls to facilitate follow up.• Developed customer networks, attended client events and researched competitors brand to better understand the marketplace.• Increased the visibility of the Nike brand, and provided head office with competitive and industry information.• Attracted and retained loyal clients by building reputation of integrity, trust, knowledge and accountability.• Assisted in the planning, forecasting and purchasing of Nike equipment, uniform & apparel merchandise for Canadian distribution and managed to lower style counts while increasing sales.• Provided senior support and mentorship to lesser experienced novice sales staff.• Implemented a variety of aggressive sales programs & specials to potential customers to increase sales, brand presence and market share. Show less

• Applied technical knowledge of all equipment, apparel and clothing categories to assist both customers and sales representatives.• Responsible for addressing sales representatives and accounts regarding a variety of equipment, apparel and clothing related issues which required a great degree of resourcefulness and problem solving abilities.• Skilled in public speaking to sales representatives and key accounts in order to help achieve desired sales goals.• Coordinated and… Show more • Applied technical knowledge of all equipment, apparel and clothing categories to assist both customers and sales representatives.• Responsible for addressing sales representatives and accounts regarding a variety of equipment, apparel and clothing related issues which required a great degree of resourcefulness and problem solving abilities.• Skilled in public speaking to sales representatives and key accounts in order to help achieve desired sales goals.• Coordinated and controlled the sales & distribution of lacrosse merchandise throughout eastern Canada direct to retailers, teams and leagues.• Assisted in purchasing, pricing, sampling, and merchandising of equipment, apparel and clothing lines. • Developed and implemented special sales promotions and incentives to mobilize and reduce inventory.• Maintained strong relationships with our 20 sales representatives and a large customer base to grow sales and increase company business.• Provided the necessary tools & support, to our sales team country-wide, needed to secure sales and forecasted sales targets. Show less