Grant M Lucas

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Returning the Work Force after a 2 y medical hiatus & seeking new & rewarding challenges in Business Development/Territory Management.
Grant M Lucas's Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Canada
About Grant M Lucas

Diversely Experienced Business Professional with an extensive employment history in the automotive aftermarket. Skilled in Sales, Business Development, Recruiting, Sales Management, and Customer Service. Strong business development professional graduated from College of the Rockies.

Grant M Lucas's Current Company Details

Returning the Work Force after a 2 y medical hiatus & seeking new & rewarding challenges in Business Development/Territory Management.
Grant M Lucas Work Experience Details
  • Total Tire Distributors Ltd
    Territory Manager - Edmonton East - Northern Alberta
    Total Tire Distributors Ltd Aug 2018 - Apr 2022
    Edmonton Alberta
    Reporting to the National Sales Manager and the Director of Wholesale covered market area of northeastern Alberta from Ponoka to Fort McMurray and the Eastside of Edmonton through to the Saskatchewan border.Responsible for the development of Passenger/Light Truck, Commercial, AG and OTR sales via designated Territory Sales Calls, Monthly Specials, Booking Programs, Sea Can Direct Ships and Seasonal Promotions.Achieved 98% of Sales Target in the last half of the 2018/2019 Fiscal Year and was a 40 % growth over the previous year during the same period. For the 2019 Fiscal Year gained 135% growth after 1st month and averaged 115% of monthly sales through to the end of February 2020. Culminating in $2,000,000 worth of new business in only 16 months. The 2020/2021 Fiscal Year started strong sales numbers again, despite the disruption caused by the Covid 19, averaged increases of 30% per month for the first 10 months and result in an additional $1,000,000 worth of new business for the year.
  • Alberta Commercial Tire - 2058199 Alberta Ltd
    President/General Manager
    Alberta Commercial Tire - 2058199 Alberta Ltd Jul 2016 - Aug 2018
    Edmonton, Canada Area
    * Hit the ground running and took on the challenge of starting Alberta Commercial Tire from scratch. * Responsible for registering with ALL applicable government agencies for Incorporation involving CRA, GST, TRA and WCB. As well as, related requirements such as corporate liability & vehicle insurance, bank accounts and related administrative obligations. * Open appropriate Vendor accounts with key distributors to ensure ability to offer complete market coverage in the Alberta Commercial Tire industry with names such as BFG, Continental, Dunlop, Goodyear, Hankook and Michelin, as well as, well known names from the Off-Shore and Re-Capping communities.* Developed marketing strategy that comprised of comprehensive Cold Calling campaign on Transportation, Oil/Gas, Construction, Industrial and Fleet Accounts throughout Edmonton, as well as, northern, central and part of southern Alberta. * Utilization of a local and immediate area regional market survey program of existing and potential new accounts resulting in the development of a detailed 100 plus account contact list.* The design and implementation of Promotional and Sales literature comprised of Monthly and Quarterly designated product line discounts for Domestic, Off- Shore and Re-Capping programs.*The initialization, creation and completion of the Alberta Commercial Website with other than the basic layout all other visual art, script and layout being developed in house. * Responsible for all aspects of Corporate administrative operations including Banking, Accts Payable/Receivables, Retail/Commercial Sales, Financial Stability and Forecasting, Building Operations, as well as, Equipment and Vehicle Maintenance.
  • Superheat Fgh Canada Ltd
    Business Development Manager - Oilsands Region
    Superheat Fgh Canada Ltd Jun 2014 - Oct 2015
    Fort Mcmurray, Ab
    * Dedicated to the Regional Manager for the Oil Sands region, responsible for all corporate development in the Athabasca, Cold Lake and Peace River Oil Sands, along with project sites, maintenance programs and operating facilities north of Hwy 16 in Northern Alberta and British Columbia, as well as the NWT and the Yukon regions. Achieved sales of 1.7 Million in first 6 months.* Through on line evaluation within the PEC reporting program, as well as, Super Heats internal version of CRM monitored all ongoing, immediate and future opportunities relating to CNRL, Cenovus, Husky, Meg Energy, Osum Oil Sands, Shell, Suncor and Syncrude, as well as, major maintenance providers in the oil sands such as Horton CBI, Crude Energy, CEDA, AE Com and Denesky Oilfield services. * Contact all essential Procurement & Engineering Department personnel, Project Managers and Team Leads to establish new relationships on existing and future projects/ Also responsible for correcting any work related performance and liability issues, along with Collections and Account Receivable matters. * Prepare Quotes, Work & Sales Orders for proposal to the RFQ & QMC departments for Order review, pricing preparation and final submission to the respective Client for review and approval. * Initiated market overview and analysis study of all past and current accounts, as well as, market area to set benchmark base for a new development program and business strategy moving forward.
  • Prestige Auto Group
    Wholesale Development - Alberta
    Prestige Auto Group Feb 2013 - Jun 2014
    Calgary, Ab
    * Reporting to the Fixed Operations Manager, responsible for development of the Alberta market for 4 Toyota/Lexus Dealerships in Calgary and Edmonton and their respective trading areas * Initiated a grass roots marketing program designed to offer competitive pricing, strong dealership support and prepaid freight program to a comprehensive network of Dealerships, National & Provincial Banners, as well as, Independent Body Shops throughout the designated territory. * 80 New Accounts gained in a 14month period throughout Northern, Central and Southern Alberta in Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Reddeer and the surrounding rural markets resulting in over $500,000 in additional sales volume with an average 20% gross profit per transaction. * Gained Key franchise accounts including Boyd Autobody, Carstar Collision, Fix Auto Centres and Speedy Collision Centres in the metropolitan areas of Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer and Lethbridge. * Also key individual accounts in the rural markets of Didsbury, Olds, Sundre, Rocky Mountain House, Innisfail, Sylvan Lake, Strathmore, Bassano, Brooks, Fort Macleod, Nisku and Lacombe.* With the sudden hiring of a key management team member by a competitive dealership,created the “Save Our Sales” retention initiative to retain our existing clientele base. Efforts resulted in not only all 15 accounts staying with our program, but was able to add 5 new additional accounts as well from the competitors existing customer base. * Developed and implemented a revised Freight Delivery with Sales Call program To the top 10 accounts resulting in net savings in excess of $8500.00 over the last six months of 2013.* During a Service Satisfaction Survey conducted for both the Dealerships and for Territory Management received a 99% approval rating in 8 areas consisting of professionalism, knowledge, service, follow-up, communication, phone etiquette and delivery service from the top 30 accounts.
  • West End Tire (1990) Ltd
    Territory Sales Representative (Commercial Division) For Alberta
    West End Tire (1990) Ltd Oct 2011 - Nov 2012
    Calgary, Alberta
    * Taking responsibility for the Calgary market place, as well as, immediate outlying areas of Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, Aldersyde, High River, Strathmore and Acme, while continuing to expand into Brooks, Medicine Hat and Lethbridge. As well as, to add sales support to the Edmonton operation and its market area when required.* Undertaking the task of stimulating growth with dormant clients, the recruiting of new accounts and striving to secure long term associations with major end users in the oil/gas, transportation, industrial, construction and commercial sectors.* Implementing a new strategy of market surveys and four week revolving call itinerary to create a constant exposure to existing, new and potential clientele throughout distribution area. The revised approach of aggressive product pricing and quoting that combines both new and used recapped merchandise and service department support in all client proposals.* Assist Production Team when necessary with Non-Account Deliveries, Inventory Stock Counts, Inventory Build Quantities, Warranty Claims and New Returns.* Handle all conflict resolution situations with clients pertaining to invoicing and billing issues, warranties and new returns.* Efforts have resulted in adding several new accounts including key major clients Bob Miller Trucking, K&S Oilfield, Blue Grass Garden Centres, Titan Specialty Drilling, Calgary Transport Trailer, Rat-Ray Reclamation and Nelson Trucking contributing on estimated $354,000.00 for 2012.
  • Lucas Bros. Home Improvement Ltd
    Managing Partner
    Lucas Bros. Home Improvement Ltd Apr 2008 - Aug 2012
    * Specializing in small to medium complete home improvement including, interior & exterior projects, laminate & hardwood flooring, painting & design, framing, dry-wall & insulation, electrical, plumbing and roofing services, as well as landscaping, decks, fencing and concrete.* Lucas Brothers Home Improvement was born out of personal initiative. Through the implementation of a creative guerrilla marketing plan combining network contacts, flyer distribution, cold calling and sub-contract work.* Sales of $4875.00, $5465.00 and $5871.00 were achieved in each of the first three months respectively and has consistently maintained monthly sales figures in excess of $16,000 per month as a full-time business entity before winding down to become a part time venture in 2012.
  • Crowfoot Brake And Muffler
    General Manager
    Crowfoot Brake And Muffler Dec 2004 - Apr 2008
    * Responsible for all staff supervision, bay scheduling, appointment booking, repairs, estimates, invoice billing, parts ordering, as well as start of day and end of day procedures.* Completed service centre operations reorganization program, consisting of core, new merchandise and warranty product returns to appropriate suppliers. Also completed shop projects to improve shop image, safety and enhance overall operations.* Initiated customer follow-up program to ensure past clientele were content with work performed since their last appointment. Program met with success and an approximate 10% increase in repeat business.* Expanded emphasis on complete automotive service and inspections to all areas including tune-ups, diagnostic, suspension and chassis, brakes, electrical, tires and cooling, as well as scheduled maintenance programs to improve overall monthly sales.* Inventory reviewed to reduce overstock and improve breadth of product lines for increased vehicle coverage. Stocking quantities of brakes, bearings and seals reduced and increased use of 3 main suppliers within close proximity of service center.* January 2006 sales of $68,500 increased from $50,270 in 2005, February 2006 sales increased to $ 78,450 from $48, 780 in 2005 and sales for March 2006 to over $100,000. Double from previous year.* April 2006 sales of $83,600 double from 2005, while May and June 2006 once more obtained $100,000 in sales. July 2006 sales were off to $95,897, but rebounded in August 2006 with a record of $1 10,005.* September 2006 sales at $96,000 and October2006 figures at $103,000, November 2006 finished at $85,000 and though down in sales still allowed branch to exceed $1,000,000.00 in sales for the 2006 fiscal year. 1st time ever accomplished in the company’s 15year history.

Grant M Lucas Education Details

  • College Of The Rockies
    College Of The Rockies
    Business

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