Rich Pollard Email & Phone Number

Kawartha Lakes, On, Ca

Ontario, Canada

Naturally a Better Place www.terjesworld.com

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

-Remote sales.-Nurtured existing dealer network across the U.S. market.-Closed and onboarded 83 new dealers in various verticals to our dealer network.-Generated sales of over $1,000,000.00 by way of new dealer acquisition and repeat orders from existing dealers.

Cambridge

Sustained Accounts Receivables and PayablesSet up and Maintained Quickbooks accounting program, worked with the Book Keeper and Accountant, remittances, year ends and a Provincial Tax audit Designed a spread sheet that calculated the waste factor of every custom job, Which increased our monthly yield on average 9%-13% Implemented procedures to ensure smooth flowing installations certifying that deadlines are met meanwhile eliminating the need for excess inventoryPreserved… Show more Sustained Accounts Receivables and PayablesSet up and Maintained Quickbooks accounting program, worked with the Book Keeper and Accountant, remittances, year ends and a Provincial Tax audit Designed a spread sheet that calculated the waste factor of every custom job, Which increased our monthly yield on average 9%-13% Implemented procedures to ensure smooth flowing installations certifying that deadlines are met meanwhile eliminating the need for excess inventoryPreserved appropriate stock levels and organize timely deliveriesInterviewed for new shop and office personnelTrained and managed fabrication and installation crewsSourced and negotiated with suppliers to reduce costsProvided broker with customs documents to ensure shipments were expedited correctlyCo-ordinated the move to a new facility without disruption to the customersRecipient of a Cambridge and North Dumfries Employer Recognition Award (2010) Show less

Direct activities of financials, purchasing, warehousing, and service.Introduced 2 high end barbecue lines and 2 electric fireplace lines to the Canadian marketplace through a network of dealers.Developed a private label line of cleaning products which lead to average annual sales in excess of $400,000. Business to Business sales:Set up and maintained long standing relationships with a network of retailers.Was an approved vendor for 2 National buying groups.Serviced a… Show more Direct activities of financials, purchasing, warehousing, and service.Introduced 2 high end barbecue lines and 2 electric fireplace lines to the Canadian marketplace through a network of dealers.Developed a private label line of cleaning products which lead to average annual sales in excess of $400,000. Business to Business sales:Set up and maintained long standing relationships with a network of retailers.Was an approved vendor for 2 National buying groups.Serviced a 60+ Store Chain and an 18 Store Chain. Designed/setup and worked numerous Dealer / Trade shows.Organize sales presentations and marketing proposals.Designed sales promotions and marketing plans for major clients in order to increase sales of our product line.Coordinated with customers' methods to increase sales and profitability.Was the largest by volume distributor of Goppa Electric Fireplaces in North America.Source and negotiate with new/potentially new suppliers, from Europe, United States New Zealand and Canada.Worked with manufacturers on product development.Found various manufacturers to supply accessory items. Ensuring we were purchasing top quality products at the best pricing. Thus increasing profitability and competitiveness. Show less

Record daily receipts, and review sales invoices for accuracy.Assist sales staff ensuring smooth daily operations.Kept showroom stock current and in presentable and sellable condition.Assist Store Manager in designing, planning, set up and execution of store layout and home shows. Retail sales, assisting customers select the best appliances for them.Maintain stock levels of cash and carry items. Verify paper work for items entering and exiting the store.

Diploma, Woodworking Technology & Management

Diploma, Woodworking Technology And Management