Tel: 905-***-****
Cell: 416-***-****
Pickering, Ontario
L1V 5Z6
BRUCE FOSTER
Objective Sales Representative
As a highly organized and efficient self-starter
with supervisory skills in sales, I am seeking a
position that will afford me the opportunity to use
my skills to add to the success of a company. I am
a very motivated individual who has strong
leadership abilities, excellent communication
skills, excellent people skills and works well
under pressure. I am a hunter by nature with the
ability and desire to build long term, meaningful
and mutual client relationships.
Experience 2008- Dec 2012 Avron Foods - Sales
Representative
Promote and sell Food and Snack programs to schools
and daycares.
Sell crafts, furniture and supplies to Childcare
centers, Schools and before and after school
programs.
Introduce new and innovative products to client
base.
Work with cooks to set up menus and provide
nutritional information.
Provide customers with tangible elements they
require to do their jobs more successfully.
Maintain and Increase Client base.
Maintain and Improve customer relationtionships and
satisfaction.
2007-2008 Mitchell 1 ( Independent Sales
Rep )
Promote and sell Mitchell on Demand, Business Mgr,
Mitchell Web, Medium and Heavy Truck programs to
Garages, Specialty shops and Dealer facilities.
Install and train the software.
Receive and Transfer payments to head office.
Support all program issues before and after
training. Help with program upgrades quarterly.
Travel to U.S.A. to perform periodic training
meetings.
Maintain Client database via the web daily.
2005- 2007 MPX Data Systems Inc
Training and support of MPX software. Mitchell
Ultramate/Eclaim/ABS Manager to Body shops and
Insurance Company partners.
In-house training as well as onsite training.
(Ontario, Atlantic Canada and Western USA.)
Maintain current client database / work towards
selling products in field.
Aid in new product updates and rollouts.
Ensure timely and accurate data is maintained
within company database.
Determine Customer requirements and expectations.
1997-2005 ADP Canada Toronto, Ontario
ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE
Support and training for ADP's Insurance Software:
Estimatics Software-Shoplink, Photolink and Penpro
Management Reporting Software-Winemr
Service Award winner for work in B.C. for I.C.B.C.
Vehicle Valuation-Autosource
New Web based platform-Claimsmanager.
Responsible for creating Client id's and Client
profiles.
Supported (2) of ADP's Largest Ontario Insurance
Clients.
Aviva Insurance and The Economical Insurance Co.
Worked with management as well as their appraisal,
adjuster and insurance body shop partners and
Independent partners..Product upgrades and
training.
Involved with program rollouts across the country.
Good knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook
1987-1997 Monroe Auto Equipment Toronto, Ontario
District Sales Manager
Increased Regional Sales - often over quota for the
year.
Managed a staff of five sales representatives and
was instrumental in building a strong Ontario sales
team.
Aided in the development and growth of the major
warehouse business in Ontario.
Implemented marketing and regional promotional
programs in Ontario to increase sales.
Pride Award Winner for % over budget.
Outstanding Sales Performance- (Specialty and Heavy
Duty)
Achieved all sales and operating budgets.
Won achievement awards in Central Region and Heavy
Duty.
1985-1987 Certified Brakes Toronto, Ontario
Territory Manager
Expanded territorial sales within the Ontario
region.
Grew Brake pad sales in Toronto by 53%
Responsible for the servicing if the large national
account customers.
Performed technical training to installer base.
Education High School Diploma - Dorval High School
B-Com - Loyola University
Marketing I and II - George Brown College
Effective Selling I, II and III
Total Quality Management Training - Monroe
Effective Presentation Certificates
Next Generation Selling
Proficiency in computer software - Windows, Excel,
Power Point - George Brown College
Interests Baseball, Hockey, Squash, Biking, Golf, Coaching
Hockey and scouting
Accomplishments Awards for high achievement in Sales and Marketing
Coaching successful high level baseball and hockey
teams.
Successful Parent with 2 children graduating from
Universities.
References upon request.