Tel: 905-***-****

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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.

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