Kenn Ross

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Oakville, ON L6K 3B8 acaowv@r.postjobfree.com

Possess a sense of urgency with a naturally positive disposition, strong negotiating skills

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Polished presenter with above average analytical ability, self motivated with minimal supervision

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Excellent organizational skills and strong business acumen with a keen sense of market trends

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Employment Experience

Sales Representative-Ontario 2012-present

Mix-Can Building Products Ltd.

Introduced new building materials to ceramic and tile companies

Responsible for new contractors selling thin set mortars and polymeric sand

Contacting Presidents of large ceramic installation companies to offer products

Initiating sales and marketing efforts into the United States

Account Manager-Ontario 2011-2012

Herman’s Building Centres, Oakville, ON

Increased sales 25% in initial six months

Successful in adding corporate and larger accounts to credit accounts

Worked closely with the Branch Managers and architects in achieving a local marketing approach

General Sales Manager

The Paving Stone Company, Sarasota, FL 1998-2011

Reorganize existing office and grew market position to gross sales of two million dollars a year

Sold and installed pavers and upgrades i.e. natural stone, retaining walls and permeable pavers

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Increased sales in three years from $250,000. to $2,000,000. which quadrupled the operation

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Developed/maintained/supported business relationships with developers/suppliers/vendors

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Worked closely with architects, engineers and project management groups offering technical info

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Area Sales Manager

Marley Roof Tile, Toronto, ON 1980-1998

Joined start-up from a UK manufacturer to introduce concrete roof tile to the Canadian and US markets

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Worked with architects, government disciplines and general contractors to expand the Company portfolio

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Developed and implemented strategies and programs targeted to business building activities

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Generated business performance reports for review to senior management

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Sales grew from start-up operation to annuals of $15,000,000. in initial ten years

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Education

Graduated Certified Technical Representative (CTR) as recognized by Construction Canada

Certificate – Interlocking Concrete Paver Institute (ICPI)

College Diploma – Construction Millwright (four years), George Brown College, Toronto

Volunteer at the Salvation Army, the Oakville Christian Mission and Canadian Diabetic Association

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