Jeffrey Gustus

#*, **** - * ****** **

Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2R 1C5

403-***-****

acpc2v@r.postjobfree.com

Areas of Expertise

Sales and Marketing.

Proven success in sales and marketing to achieve exceptional revenues. Expertise includes:

• branding and image management;

• launching new products;

• building territories and new markets;

• capitalizing on underutilized market opportunities;

• developing strategic sales initiatives;

• market research and sales forecasting;

• developing public, corporate and industry presentations;

• developing effective advertising strategies (print), including coop advertising and special

events.

Relationship building.

Proven abilities in building and maintaining productive relationships with senior managers,

customers, colleagues, sales, creative and support staff, merchandisers, consultants and the

public.

Communications.

A confident public speaker comfortable in front of large and small audiences, from senior

executives to customer sales staff.

Team leadership.

A dynamic team leader with demonstrated skills in managing, coaching and motivating

achievement-oriented teams.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce; Business Management and Marketing: Dual Major

Northwood University; West Palm Beach, Florida, 1992

Business Administration and Automotive Marketing Diploma

Canadian Automotive Institute/Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology, Barrie,

Ontario, 1991

A commitment to ongoing professional development includes courses/books such as:

Anthony Robbins: Personal Power and Ignite the Fire Within

Brian Tracy: Sales Professional and Personal Growth

Taylor Riklan: Mastering the World of Selling

Arlene Dickinson: Persuasion

Robert Greene: Mastery

Geoffrey Gitomer: The Sales Bible/Getting Your Way

Career Profile

Sales Professional

Royal Oak Audi, Calgary Alberta, 2010 to 2014

New Vehicle Department Sales

Accomplishments

• CSI and Gross Profit leader with exceptional ability affluent to work with purchasers.

Highest number of high end models sold.

Sales Professional

Ferrari-Maserati of Alberta, Calgary Alberta, 2009 to 2010

New Vehicle Department

Accomplishments

• Achieved life-long goal to represent the Ultimate Automotive Brand in the world.

Pre-Owned Manager - Assistant

Hyatt Mercedes - Benz, Calgary Alberta, 2006 to 2008

Lead the team responsible for the sales and marketing of pre-owned automobiles at the

company’s flagship Mercedes-Benz location downtown.

Accomplishments

• increased volume and profit by over 50 per cent through spectacular vehicle presentation,

substantial product/industry knowledge, and creative, effective closing techniques.

Sales Professional

Mayan Palace Resorts, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, 2003 to 2006

Played a leading role on the team selling and marketing timeshare properties for the largest

resort in Mexico.

Accomplishments

• achieved top five status for sales and gross profit.

Business Development Manager

Bank of Montreal, Vancouver, BC, 2002 to 2003

Lead the team responsible for marketing the bank’s auto finance department throughout BC’s

lower mainland.

Accomplishments

• achieved a 40 percent increase in market share.

Sales and Lease Consultant

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Vancouver, BC, 2000 to 2002

Provided a complete range of functions including; sales,lease, finance, delivery and follow-

up expertise.

Accomplishments

• recognized with trip to factory in Stuttgart.

Sales and Leasing Consultant

Vancouver Auto BMW, Vancouver, BC, 1997 to 2000

Continued to use and improve customer sales skills to enhance personal performance.

Accomplishments

• achieved the retail sales numbers and customer satisfaction index rating within store

• recognized with trip to BMW factory in Munich for sales performance.

Sales Consultant

Totem Lincoln Mercury, Vancouver, BC, 1993 to 1997

Trained in the ISI Sales method for retail sales and customer relations.

Accomplishments

• implemented a follow-up system that increased customer retention by 20 per cent.

Marketing Assistant

Audi Canada, Scarborough, Ontario, 1989

Accomplishments

• Played an active role on the team that created the first client-participating Audi driving

event at the Toronto International Auto Show.

Intern

Toyota Canada, Vancouver, BC, 1988

Vancouver Auto BMW, Vancouver, BC, 1988

Community Activity

Volunteer

Big Brothers of Canada, Calgary, Alberta and Vancouver, BC

Personal Activity

Musician, 1982 to present

Tenor Saxophone

Technical and Competitive Driving Training

Jim Russell Racing Drivers School, Mont Tremblant, Quebec, 1988

Accomplishments

• finished in the top 5 for the 1988 Jim Russell Formula 2000 championship.

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