Sales Representative

Basil Panidisz

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Calgary AB T2Y 3S7

Mobile: 403-***-****

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• A highly motivated professional with over ten years of experience in sales and marketing.

• Eloquent and persuasive in dealing with customers.

• Acknowledged for achieving a high closing ratio.

• Proven expertise in working in B2B and B2C sales environment

• Creative problem solver

• Skilled at building trust with decision makers

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Real Estate Renovator & Investor

Calgary, AB 2010 – present

• Investment in residential properties, renovating and repairing houses.

• Managed a small team of contractors / skilled tradesmen renovating kitchens and bathrooms for clients utilizing imported steam showers and high end fixtures.

• 15 projects completed in 2 years; projects averaged $80,000

Regional Sales Representative 2006-2010

Best Home, Calgary, AB

• Sales Representative for Southern Alberta promoting high end kitchen & bathroom fixtures.

• Developed relationships with small builders and renovators through cold calling and networking

• Recommended product selection, pricing and arranged delivery and installation as required.

• Attended tradeshows in Western Canada (Home & Garden, Reno Expo, & Home Show)

• Increased sales in my region to $480,000 from previous year of $300,000

Team Leader 2004-2006

Alberta Energy Savings, Calgary, AB

• Managed a team of six sales representatives promoting residential and commercial fixed rate energy products

• Placed second in team sales for Western Canada

• Consistent top individual sales performer, earning sales leader trips to Las Vegas, Bali, Hong Kong & Hawaii.

• Earned weekly & quarterly sales bonuses for meeting and exceeding targets

• Proven expertise in cold calling, negotiating and objection handling as well proving value, explaining the features and benefits & high closing ratio

Senior Account Representative 1999-2004

Advantage Publishers, Montreal, QC

• Advertising sales of real estate services for title companies, lawyers, insurance companies, trades people, landscapers, and mortgage brokers.

• Involved extensive travel to the United States and Canada.

• Responsible for product promotion, sales, ad design and layout and collections.

• Produced on average $21,000 in advertising per week

• Achieved the highest percentage of collected accounts overall for Accounts Receivable.

• Held the company record for top weekly sales results.

Independent Sales Representative 1994-1999

Quest Marketing, Winnipeg, MB

• Experienced and successful in introducing new lines of products to Canada through trade shows, media/publicity, and product launches

• Sales and marketing of a variety of product including water treatment systems from Chicago-based Hurley; health and wellness products; & golf products

• Placing of national TV commercials (TSN), print ads, and press releases as well as participation in trade shows, local television talk shows and golf course openings. \

• Achieved the top 1% of all company representatives for Canada

EDUCATION ________________________________________

Bachelor of Science Degree (Honors)

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

Training & Seminars - Dale Carnegie (How to win Friends & Influence People); Anthony Robbins Training, Communication & Leadership

References available upon request.

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