Andrew W. Petrowski

905-***-**** ac2zev@r.postjobfree.com

**** ********* **** **** **.Catharines, ON L2R 6P9 Sales Professional

Revenue-Focused Top Producer & B2B Sales Driver

RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING -- ACCOUNT PENETRATION -- MARKET EXPANSION Hardworking, goal-driven sales professional with a 20+ year record of success in challenging markets, demonstrated results driving double-digit revenue growth, and exceptional ability to generate new leads. Creative thinker and #1 achiever who secured key accounts by promoting the value proposition, earning the client’s trust, and superior customer service. Open to extensive travel. Key Strengths

Client-First Approach

Strong Negotiating & Closing Acumen

Winning Attitude/Team Builder

New Business Development & Strategic Planning Expertise

Excellent Account Management & Organization Skills

Entrepreneurial, Passionate, Excellent Communicator Sales Experience

National Account Manager

Business Cost Reduction Group, St. Catharines/Ottawa, ON 2002 -- Present

INDUSTRY/MARKET: Banking/Petroleum, Hospitality & Tourism, Retail

CHALLENGE: Obtain the lowest cost payment processing solution for large merchants, professional associations, national chains. Responsible for $2+ Billion in aggregate sales.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT: Achieved 15%+ Annual Sales Growth. Regional Sales Manager

Tangarine Payment Solutions, St. Catharines, ON 2000 -- 2002

INDUSTRY/MARKET: Financial Services/ Specialty Retail, Convenience, Grocery

CHALLENGE: Managed Ontario sales force of 15+ representatives. Accountable for multi-million Ontario sales budget based on consumer-initiated financial payment solutions to SME market.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT: Earned First Credit Card Acquirer Relationship in the Industry which Doubled Revenues in 3 Years Leading to Business Acquisition. Strategic Account Manager

Telus (Formerly Clearnet Communication), Toronto, ON 1996 -- 2000

INDUSTRY/MARKET: Telecommunications, Wireless/Fortune 100, Public Sector

CHALLENGE: Contribute 25% revenues to new B2B Division. Penetrate PSE sector.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT: Exceeded Account Penetration Quotas by 30% Annually. Senior Sales/ Marketing Representative

Laidlaw Environmental Services, Burlington, ON 1987 -- 1996 Quebec and Ontario Paper Company, Thorold, ON

Northern Telecom, Brampton/Nepean, ON

INDUSTRY/MARKET: Hazardous Waste, Newsprint, Telecommunications/Manufacturing, Media, Foreign Telco’s

CHALLENGE: Achieved progressively responsible positions in sales, customer service and project management.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT: Surpassed Annual Sales/Work Performance Targets. Education

Honours Bachelor of Science -- Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON 1980 -- 1984 Master of Business Administration – University of Toronto, Toronto, ON 1985 -- 1987 Other Experience & Qualifications

Counselor Sales Person (CSP) Training, Wilson Learning

MS Office & CRM Proficiency

Former Radio Host, Newstalk CKTB 610 AM

Canadian Securities Course

Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Apprenticeship Program, University of British Columbia (Sauder Campus) References

Bob Gale

Chair, Gales Gas Ltd. (Customer)

Regional Councilor, Niagara Region

Chair, Niagara Region Police Services Board

Niagara Falls, ON

(905) 356 – 4820

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Jeff Forrest (Former Employer @ Telus)

Investment Advisor

Worldsource Securities Inc.

Victoria, B.C.

(416) 684 – 7928

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