Leading the sales and service teams in both Traditional Retail and Industrial OEM segments. Working together with an outstanding team of directors and managers at several levels to create and execute sales plans and initiatives. Striving to deliver industry leading service, products and solutions.

Collaborate with the senior team to develop and execute sales and marketing plansLead the National sales team to deliver on corporate initiatives Communicate regularly with S&OP department to establish and update best practice forecasts maximizing turns and inventory managementWork closely with Finance to set and monitor pricing and margin deliverables Coach and mentor Regional and Zone sales managersPartner with divisional leaders on the North American Hillman Group team to maximize efficienciesReview and improve sales Distribution and Operations processes together with Operations managementGuide National sales and service teams as part of the Global Field Safety Committee Manage sales for National, Regional, Wholesale and Traditional Hillman branded divisions

Leading and developing the Canadian retail sales team. Providing training and support to enhance our team's overall effectiveness. Ensuring the fulfillment of customers' needs are a priority, delivering industry leading sales and service through mutually beneficial partnerships. Building new and strengthening existing relationships with retail customers. Establishing and achieving sales objectives while maintaining profitability.

Leading the National Sales team at Independent Retail. Responsible for communication with National Buying groups and key IR customers. Supporting and Directing the sales and merchandising team with setting and achieving sales targets, while continuing to strengthen relationships at all levels.

Responsible for all sales and service related issues at the Independent Retail level from the Manitoba/Ontario border to Newfoundland. Together with the VP Retail, negotiating national contracts with buying groups. Developing sales plans and materials as well as supporting the team on the road with store visits and other support and direction as needed.

Responsible for all communications and in store support relating to sales and service of key independent and several box store retail accounts in Eastern Canada, including: Lowe's, Canadian Tire, The Home Depot, Kent Building Supplies and buying groups (Spancan, The Mutual Group/OCTO, Castle Building Centres and Home Hardware)

Responsible for leading day to day sales related operations Nationally at all key accounts at both Independent Retail and Box Store levels.

Looked after all communications and sales related duties in a territory that expanded several times over a 10 year period with substantial sales growth. Developed many long term relationships through mutual trust and respect. Many sales efforts led to acceptance at National chains and huge increases for the company on the whole.