Gary Dupuis Email & Phone Number

Kitchener, On, Ca

Southwestern Ontario

Ontario, Canada

Proven track record of sustained performanceRecruit, onboard and mentor experienceMasterful Sales MerchandisingDemonstrated skills of managing success through KPI monitoringExemplary Brand ChampionQualificationsCoaching and mentoring

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

- Optimizes the sales volume of each product, ensuring management control process, which will be delivered directly from our warehouses to customer stores- Ensures plan coverage shops within its territory to meet the expectations of term frequency and content of the visits made by the company- Set goals for each online store visits with the priorities passed by the organization and opportunities specifically observed in each client- Ensures the availability of all products referenced in each customer and each product has the correct code, good price and shelf space corresponding to planogram- Optimizes the support of each promotion by a sufficient inventory, displays well located and promotional materials corresponding- Ensures familiar with the features and benefits of the company's products to maximize the impact of its sales presentations- Maintains good business relationships with customers in its territory- Ensures familiar with the products of the company and those of the competition to answer the questions and needs of the industry leaders

Kitchener, Canada Area

Over achieved sales budgets from $3.2 million in net sales in 2012 to $3.3 million in 2013. Exceeded expectations being awarded 1st prize for Top Manager – Case Budget 2013 Wafer Initiative * Budget 6,700 cases - Achieved 9,064 cases or 135% over budget Responsible for the execution and implementation of plannograms directed from National Accounts. Increased shelf/fixture penetration in 2013 implementing Voortman plannogrammed fixtures in 80 % of all Loblaw Companies’ stores. An increase in display presence from 55% in 2012. An expert in the ability to recognize new sales opportunities by executing sales strategies in Mass and Grocery accounts through a Team of established Sales Representatives.o Top Manager – Innovation Growth for New Cookies n Crème Wafer launch at Walmart $48,000 incremental sales for period 1- Top Case Average Nationally.o Christmas 2013 – 43,200 cases compared to 47,540 cases in 2012. o Top Manager Back to School Imitative 5300 cases or 135% increase in 2014 o Successfully managed and coached National Award Winning “Distributor of the Year 2013 “ posted sales over $500,000 annually. Monitored total dollar sales to claim dollars on a per account basis to assure a 2% average ratio were met.  Fostered and developed effective relationships with all major chain customers in the Southwestern Ontario Region to increase share, grow volume and add to bottom line results. Also used as leverage to gain shelf facings, secure incremental displays and obtain competitor information to be communicated to internal contacts.

Position OverviewAs a Voortman Disributor, I was fully responsible for the direct store delivery of quality cookies to major grocery accounts. This includes all aspects of store and customer service, product handling and transportation, merchandising and communication. Key goals included sales volume, as measured on a per-store basis, as well as overall sales in the market area and customer (account) service.Direct Store Delivery Duties included all aspects of account and customer service, Hand Held Device execution, product handling, warehouse management, transportation, merchandising and communication.

Responsible for creating demand for Maple Leaf Foods branded products, including Schneider Foods. Generating incremental revenue by reaching and building relationships with key decision makers.Design and implement secondary displays for Marketing and Key Account activities to generate sales and promotion of selected products. Worked along with a local appliance dealer to have a small scaled kitchen displayed alongside a display of Prime Maple Leaf Poultry. Highest fresh poultry sales increase for Sobeys Woodstock at 38% for a 2 month period.