Manager Sales Representative

KNUT LOEWER

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Calgary, Alberta T3H 5P6 **********@*****.***

ADVERTISING, MARKETING & INSTALLATION CONSULTANT

Proven professional with an innate ability to build and maintain strong

client relationships.

Cross functional expertise in marketing, advertising, construction, and new

business development with a competent work history.

Areas of Expertise Include:

- Successful Product Launches - Positive Client Relationships -

Product Positioning

- Market Research & Analysis - Team Leadership and Building -

Strategic Planning

- Influential Presentations - Dynamic Trade Show Presenter - Mentor

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VISCOUNT COMMUNICATIONS INC, Calgary, Alberta 1987 - 2012

Marketing and Installation Consultant (Owner/Manager)

Impact: Achieved outstanding results in various fields of endeavor i.e. The

Four Seasons Performing Arts Centre (Toronto), Western Canada Summer Games

(Sherwood Park), Shaw Centre (Edmonton), Delta Centre (Salt Lake City),

River Rock Casino (Richmond), U of S (Saskatoon),

. Resourceful in pioneering new business development

. Managed large installation projects on behalf of Seating Manufacturers in

Canada and the USA

. Worked Trade Shows for several companies to facilitate a stronger market

presence

. Consultative marketing and negotiating skills

. Created a Media Guide for the World Professional Chuckwagon Association

. Evaluated, wrote, and designed business plans, prospectus and brochures

. Initiated a marketing strategy for a Water Treatment Company

. Hired, trained, delegated responsibilities supervising up to 25 workers

COMFOR TEK SEATING INC, Lethbridge, Alberta 1998 -

2000

Vice President Marketing

Impact: Assisted in transforming an upstart company with a small capital

base to a secure and viable organization

. Developed an aggressive price stratagem, codes, and catalogue

. Negotiated, hired independent Sales Agents and Distributors (over 40) in

the USA and Canada

. Initiated an internet site, global faxing, mail advertising, and

telephone marketing

. Worked trade shows to significantly project company

. Analyzed and interpreted sale trends to implement marketing thrust

. Designed new product lines

Knut Loewer continued

ALTA SEATING CORPORATION, Calgary, Alberta

1997 - 1998

Production Manager

Impact: U of C Engineering Department comment was, ingenious design of a

production facility with resources available

. Designed and set up a modern ergonomic production facility

. Researched, negotiated, purchased production equipment i.e. compressor,

fork lift and tools

. Managed, trained staff in production and safety procedures

. Directed team to be self empowered including responsibilities for product

quality

CROWN PAPER, Calgary, Alberta

1981 -1984

Sales Representative

. Marketed fine paper products and stationery to Printing establishments in

Calgary and area

. Developed new clients with effective sales promotion

W.C.H. DISTRIBUTORS LTD, Calgary, Alberta

1977 - 1981

Advertising Manager

Impact: Promoted rapidly due to cost saving measures.

. Developed and created media campaigns - Newsprint, Radio, and TV

. Successfully managed a $250,000.00 yearly budget

. Planned, purchased and set up merchandising displays, developed Plan-O-

Grams

. Reorganized the Pro Hardware Dealer Association

. Assisted in organizing Hardware and Sporting goods Trade Shows

. Published monthly Newsletters

. Managed an in-plant print shop

. Executed the installation of new stores with store fixtures and full line

of products

. Designed full colour catalogues, banners, and price cards

. Launched catalogues for the Architectural Branch of WCH

EDUCATION

Canadian Red Cross "First Aid & CPR (2007)

Metal Fabrication Health & Safety Association "Safety Basics Development

Program" (1998)

Computer Works "Desktop Publishing" (1988)

Crown Paper "Professional Selling Skills" (1984)

Weber State College, Ogden, Utah "B.A. Communications

(Broadcasting/Journalism)" (1975)

OTHER ENDEAVOURS

India Bangalore Mission - 2013-2014 (18 months) Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter-day Saints

Served in Chennai and Bangalore - Assisting youth to gain employment

through English instruction, developed Employment Workshops, taught

families values, and functioned as the Financial Secretary for the

organization.

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