G.John Davidson

Business Development Manager, Specialist - Self-employed

*** ********* ****., ***** *** - London, ON N6H-4P8

acoi4k@r.postjobfree.com - Home # 519-***-**** cell phone # 519-***-****

A sales and marketing professional with an outstanding track record in new business development. A

demonstrated ability to promote a broad range of goods and services, from technical equipment to professional

services to charitable fundraising. Known to be an effective communicator who motivates others.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Business Development Manager, Specialist

Self-employed - September 2007 to Present

Pertisipatated in, various Trade Shows products and Services Sales Coach and Trainer Sales&Marketing

Manager Garage door Depot Costco Road Shows South Western Ontario Eclips Technologies Retractable

screen doors road show Manager SWO

Director of Sales and Marketing

Breezeway Retractable Screen Doors - September 2005 to January 2007

Set up an advertising and marketing plan

Oversaw the hiring process for sales employees, including advertising, interviewing and hiring

Set up and administered the training process for the sales team

Responded to any concerns expressed by the public or clients

Supervised and participated in off site Trade Shows and Events

Sales Manager

ScreenAway - London, ON - May 2005 to September 2005

Responsibilities

Sales Manager

Tech Club - May 2004 to May 2005

Marketing Manager

Cellular Solutions - London, ON - June 2003 to May 2004

January 2002 - March 2003

Marketing Specialist

Telus Mobility - London, ON - February 2000 to January 2002

March 2003 - June 2003

Sales Manager

Rogers AT&T - London, ON - June 1999 to February 2000

Channel Manager

Bell Mobility - London, ON - June 1997 to June 1999

Regional Supervisor

Ultimate Gourmet Cookies - Montréal, QC - November 1994 to May 1997

Hired and supervised all staff

Maintained documentation over all weekly operational activities

Provided ongoing liaison with management and retail outlets

Insured consistency of product

Overall supervision of setups, presentations and continuity

Department Manager

Wal Mart Canada Inc - London, ON - March 1994 to October 1995

Provided daily on going customer service, including cross selling products

Responsible for merchandising and displays from assembly and change of modules to final set up

Completion of replenishment order sheets and related management reports on a daily basis

Interface with senior store management to solve problems relating to customer complaints, inquiries, staffing,

and in store promotions etc..

Sales Manager Communications/Director of Sales and Marketing

Bennett Telepaging Inc - London, ON - May 1990 to March 1995

Cellular Telephones)

Established a corporate and public client base

Set up a distributorship in Sarnia (Bennett Telepaging Inc.)

Provided services to clients to identify and solve problems with equipment and billings

Coordinated all marketing and promotions, including flyers, radio, television and print media

Director of Corporate Sales and Relations

Super 8 Motels, London - Sarnia, ON - December 1992 to May 1993

Hosted exhibits, trade shows and interest group demonstrations.

Ensured the needs of all users of meeting facilities were met.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing

University of British Columbia

1969 to 1972

SKILLS

Trade Show Specialist Product Trainer for Different companies in Costco stores Southwestern Ontario I have

worked the the Western Fair London the Toronto CNE as well as smaller shows

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