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Identifying trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments.Locating potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities.Screening potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments.Developing negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners'​ needs and goals.Closing new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.Protecting organization's value by keeping information confidential.Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.Enhancing organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Exceeded quota within first month of operation by successfully securing 800 vehicles for processing in Calgary, AlbertaSuccessfully introduced the Verifone Victory solution to the Toronto market by signing up 3 fleets consisting of 300 vehicles collectively

Elavon is a leading global payments provider and wholly-owned subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) and acquired Collective Point of Sale Solutions Ltd.Provided Coordination for the entire Field Sales Team consisting of 60 Agents remotelyPersonally Managed the Toronto team consisting of 20 agents by coaching, leading, and assisting them in the field. Consistently exceeded the required sales quota by 20%.Completed the following USBank Harvard ManageMentor Certifications: Negotiating, New Manager Transitions, Change Management, Ethics at Work, Stress Management and Persuading Others. First Employee of Elavon Canada to successfully sell across the border to the U.S Market.

Field Sales CoordinatorElavon Canada (formerly Collective Point of Sale Solutions prior to merger)Day-to-day and hour-by-hour management, training, support and development of the national outside sales force for Canada's leading merchant services provider.Coordinated and assisted the field sales team consisting on 5 field sales managers and 60 field sales executives.Assisted in the growth and development of the field sales team, leading to a 70% increase in sales revenue.Participated in the recruitment and retention of the field sales team. Lead quarterly classes for the field sales team.Provided assistance with proposal provided by the sales team and authorized agreements used in the field. Sales strategy developmentPricing strategy developmentProposal writingSourcing and hiring new field sales agents/merchant services consultantsTraining and development of all agentsHiring, training, and development of the lead management and lead generation teamsSalesforce.com administration, operation, and developmentProblem resolution for in-process dealsPost-sales customer service for emergency and complex situations

Aggressively achieved and surpassed B2B sales targets through telephone solicitation campaigns and effective lead identification.Managed a sales pipeline of activity using the CRM and Sales Force systemNegotiating pricing, presenting key selling points, features and benefits to potential and existing clients using needs based sales approach. Selling Collective Point of Sale / Elavon brand products and services to businesses across Canada Respond to inbound phone inquiries and internet advertisements.

Delivered sales presentations Negotiated and prepare contracts.Maintained professional relationships with clients. Managed day-to-day client activities.Monitored client expectations. Responded to client feedback and concerns.Resolved client, sales, and delivery issues. Managed account billing. Sales PlanningParticipated in strategic development of assigned accounts.Made recommendations for new products and processes.Conducted market research.Assisted in marketing

discussed requirements with customers and took detailed notes about banquet requirementsdeveloped banquet menus in consultation with caterers, chefs or cooksprepared budgetsdetermined requirements for serving staff and suppliessupervised everything from the set up prior to the function to the clean up afterwarddeveloped work schedules and supervised food services during the functionmaintained proper liquor controls and monitored alcohol serviceensured that equipment is properly cleaned and maintainedfollowed up with clients after functions and dealt with customer complaintshired, trained and superviseed staff to ensure that service standards are met.

Recruited, trained and motivated my staffConducted regular stock-takes and orderingHandled deliveriesMaintained the condition of beer and wineKept up to date with licensing legislation, liaising with the authorities and taking overall legal responsibility for the premisesEnforced health and safety rulesAdhered to budgets, increased profits and managed cashflowDealt with difficult customers