• Responsible for improving revenues and developing sales in the GTA by providing the right solution for clients.• Developing & maintaining relationships with unwavering customer service.• Cold-call and prospect to secure new accounts and build the Blickle brand in the GTA.

• Responsible for the P&L, ensure that the company met and exceeded budgetary goals and targets• Created profitable and professional customer focused showrooms, Increased sales to $22M. Developed a sales process which increased KPI in 19 showrooms nationwide• 19 Direct reports and 56 indirect reports (Sales, Marketing, Creative, PR, IT, CS, HR, Finances, Retail)• Generated sales momentum with the newly integrated stores by providing leadership and business review (goals /results… Show more • Responsible for the P&L, ensure that the company met and exceeded budgetary goals and targets• Created profitable and professional customer focused showrooms, Increased sales to $22M. Developed a sales process which increased KPI in 19 showrooms nationwide• 19 Direct reports and 56 indirect reports (Sales, Marketing, Creative, PR, IT, CS, HR, Finances, Retail)• Generated sales momentum with the newly integrated stores by providing leadership and business review (goals /results /roadblocks) via weekly conference calls/visits with showroom managers as well as monthly one on one meetings focused on sales, team development, training and coaching• Developed successful incentive programs in house and with vendors every quarter• Partnering with marketing to create monthly promotions and cooking classes along with an annual 48 pages flyer as well as e-commerce monthly deals B2B/B2C which increased revenues• Forecasted and budgeted sales and profit targets for all showrooms• Buyer for 50 vendors, sourced new innovative products that would cross over in both commercial and residential markets as well as maintaining inventory levels • Led store teams through the integration of Hendrix food service stores with Russell Foods stores coast to coast while conducting day to day activities and standardizing the showrooms merchandising and labeling program• Teamed up with HR in selecting highly talented people and built succession plans• Developed a pricing structure post integration witched generated better pricing for our customers and strengthen presence in the marketplace• Demonstrated ability to see the big picture, identify business gaps and manage key initiatives to deliver profitable growth Show less

• Manage the complete P/L of the company, ensure that the company met and exceeded budgetary goals and targets of $2.3M• Acquired, maintained several accounts including a global automotive account which generated $150k in revenue year one and $720K year two• 3 direct reports 17 indirect reports (Sales, Marketing, Creative, PR, IT, CS, Retail, Finance, HR Technicians)• Overseeing and coordinate all regional activities for safety vehicle inspections in a cost effective and profitable… Show more • Manage the complete P/L of the company, ensure that the company met and exceeded budgetary goals and targets of $2.3M• Acquired, maintained several accounts including a global automotive account which generated $150k in revenue year one and $720K year two• 3 direct reports 17 indirect reports (Sales, Marketing, Creative, PR, IT, CS, Retail, Finance, HR Technicians)• Overseeing and coordinate all regional activities for safety vehicle inspections in a cost effective and profitable manner while adhering to quality standards, with consideration given to environmental compliance, human resources needs and budgetary criteria• Introduced new products/vendors that complimented our service lines and increased sales month over month• Sourced out a successful location that has been profitable since opening day without the services of realtor• Launch additional services that generated added revenues and exposed the company to new demographic markets• Cross selling services of other division of the company Show less

• Increased territory sales from $330k to $1.2 M within 1 year, for the GTA territory and exceeding the quota by 12%. Develops and implements creative selling strategies for the branches, which led to a 19% and 23% increase in sales of automotive products in Q3 and Q4 of 2015• Acquired and fostered 22 new accounts, leveraging strong listening, presentation and closing skills to optimize sales results• Passionate about developing long-term customer relationships via the introduction of… Show more • Increased territory sales from $330k to $1.2 M within 1 year, for the GTA territory and exceeding the quota by 12%. Develops and implements creative selling strategies for the branches, which led to a 19% and 23% increase in sales of automotive products in Q3 and Q4 of 2015• Acquired and fostered 22 new accounts, leveraging strong listening, presentation and closing skills to optimize sales results• Passionate about developing long-term customer relationships via the introduction of a sales process and ongoing coaching of the inside sales team • Demonstrated an unwavering commitment to customer service, adding new customers while maintaining premium service levels with existing accounts • Developed great customer relationships via the introduction of a sales process and ongoing coaching of the inside sales team members which resulted in 20 five stars Google reviews in one month• Trained and coached 3 area managers, provided superior product knowledge and technical expertise which converted prospects to reliable customers. After conducting training, one account generated $120k in revenues yearly vs. 90k previously• Cross selling services of other division of the company• Producing a weekly operational report which showed results vs. goals• Acquisition of new clients and maintained strong relationships and proactively managed corporate accounts. Show less

• Growing sales in Ontario and Quebec to $40M with P/L accountability, and execution of company policies and procedures; developed & achieved sales targets which led to increased profits as well as decreased staff turnover and minimized losses/shrink• 14 direct reports 77 indirect reports (Retail Sales, Franchises, Marketing, Creative, PR, IT, CS, HR, Finances, Technicians)• Recruited 3 district managers and developed training programs for regional and annual meeting as well as other… Show more • Growing sales in Ontario and Quebec to $40M with P/L accountability, and execution of company policies and procedures; developed & achieved sales targets which led to increased profits as well as decreased staff turnover and minimized losses/shrink• 14 direct reports 77 indirect reports (Retail Sales, Franchises, Marketing, Creative, PR, IT, CS, HR, Finances, Technicians)• Recruited 3 district managers and developed training programs for regional and annual meeting as well as other periods during the year, as a result, teams were motivated to achieve their sales and KPI targets• Overseeing merchandising of stores in all regions, visiting stores and performing store checklist; provided training and coaching to district managers, which improved the overall store visuals and won shopping center’s awards • Performed inventory management and audits for corporate and franchise stores, as a results shrink was below target of 1.2% and many locations bypassed the mid-year inventory• Developed sales budgets, prepared periodic reports using K.P.I. as well as motivated the teams trough newsletters, memos and post using StoreForce• Controlled company expenses via a budget of hours used by the corporate stores in all regions, performed annual store reviews as well as performed district managers performance appraisals• Supported budget and forecasting activities and developed action plans for underperforming stores• Developed standard of excellence, this processed kept the organisation focussed on 9 company goals and KPI’s• Business review via weekly mentoring conference calls with district managers as well as monthly one on one meeting to motivate and stay focus on goals/opportunities• Participated in site selection as well as store design, construction and renovations Show less

• Led corporate and franchise stores in all of Ontario, to achieve and beat their sales target to $7M• 12 direct reports 38 indirect reports (Retail Sales, Franchises, Marketing, Creative, PR, IT, CS, HR, Technicians)• Led teams while participating in new store openings; selected, hired and trained store managers• Weekly analysis of reports (sales, profits, inventory, hours). Prepared annual audits, Inventory controls• Developed award winning managers and franchisees with… Show more • Led corporate and franchise stores in all of Ontario, to achieve and beat their sales target to $7M• 12 direct reports 38 indirect reports (Retail Sales, Franchises, Marketing, Creative, PR, IT, CS, HR, Technicians)• Led teams while participating in new store openings; selected, hired and trained store managers• Weekly analysis of reports (sales, profits, inventory, hours). Prepared annual audits, Inventory controls• Developed award winning managers and franchisees with ongoing training, coaching and support in my region, both one on one and in groups• Analyzed business operations, trends, reported back to head office• Maintained high standards in visual merchandising using coaching, checklists and developing talent• Provided internal and external training both orally and in writing on accounting systems, procedures and practices• Provided internal auditing preparation for the yearly audit resulting in low shrink, less than 1.2%• Worked with each store manager and franchisee, reviewed goals and objectives for each year and monitored and advised on the progress to enhance the professional development of the staff Show less

• Manager of the year award (1999-2000) for best overall performance• Responsible for the operation and sales of the store and customer service, achieved and exceeded company sales from 900K to 1.1M in 2000• Motivated my team, 7 direct reports with the use of weekly training, coaching and engaging team meetings• Selected, interviewed, hired and trained sales members and technicians• Performed weekly store order, stock reception and merchandised the store. Followed company… Show more • Manager of the year award (1999-2000) for best overall performance• Responsible for the operation and sales of the store and customer service, achieved and exceeded company sales from 900K to 1.1M in 2000• Motivated my team, 7 direct reports with the use of weekly training, coaching and engaging team meetings• Selected, interviewed, hired and trained sales members and technicians• Performed weekly store order, stock reception and merchandised the store. Followed company promotional calendar, completed price updates and promotional set-up• Prepared weekly staff schedule while respecting the store budget of hours• Performed knives and scissors sharpening training as well as small appliance repairs• Reconciled lay-a-way list and repairs list looking for discrepancies in records, organised the store for yearly inventory and audit Show less