Sales Manager
Resume:
NORMAN BREITKREUZ Box ** Springside, SK S*A *V* T: 306-***-**** E: *****@*******.***
COVER LETTER
October 29th, 2015
Re: Territory Sales Manager
Dear Human Resources:
Having achieved many goals in my career, I am interested in expanding my horizons by seeking new sales challenges within the agricultural industry. I offer 25+ years’ experience in sales and farming and believe that my expansive skill-sets would be an ideal complement to your client in the agriculture sector.
My previous positions in sales range from serving as National Sales Manager to Regional and Field Sales Manager. I have traveled extensively across North America doing tradeshows, opening new dealerships and effectively closing deals. I excel at cold calling, opening accounts, and developing/growing existing accounts. I build strong, long-lasting relationships for the companies that I represent.
I have sold custom air seeders, front-end loaders, compact tractors, mini-trucks and land scrapers to name a few of the types of equipment I have sold. One of the hallmarks of my sales portfolio includes consistently improving sales numbers and decisively improving market penetration. Prior to my farming and equipment sales experience I thrived in the real estate sector. In that capacity I was either the #1 or #2 salesperson at a large real estate firm for 5 consecutive years. My sales were consistently exceptional and at one point I became the President of an 80-person real estate company in Ontario.
Known as a master in establishing trust and building strategic partnerships, I possess an extensive list of contacts in not only Saskatchewan but across the United States and Canada.
If you believe your company would benefit from the services of a high-energy sales professional with broad experience, talent for business development and the drive to generate top revenue, let’s arrange a time to discuss how I can help further your company’s success. I am willing to travel, of course, for this position.
I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Norman Breitkreuz
Enclosed: Resume
NORMAN BREITKREUZ
Box 64 Springside, SK S0A 3V0 T: 306-***-**** E: *****@*******.***
TOP PERFORMING TERRITORY SALES PROFESSIONAL
Account Developer Revenue Generator Brand Developer
A highly motivated, dedicated and self-confident Territory Sales professional with a special talent for closing deals. Possesses more than 25 years of success in penetrating new markets and in-depth expertise in sales, account management and development, consulting and customer negotiations. Known to drive top revenue by establishing trust and cementing strong relationships with key stakeholders, customers, and representatives in industry and the private sector. An analytical, decisive sales professional who encourages collaboration amongst team members to meet goals and objectives while creating solutions to clients’ unique needs.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Account Development Strategic Alliances & Partnerships
Sales Plan Development Customer Consultation and Needs Analysis
Relationship and Solution Selling Networking & Relationship Building
Public Relations Sales Plan Development
Increasing Sales Identifying Opportunities
Brand Management Market/Product Knowledge
Budgeting and Forecasting Contract Negotiations & Agreements
Relationship Building Driving Profitability
Sales Management Revenue Acceleration Strategies
ACHIEVEMENTS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Tremendous telephone and public relations skills, including setting up and developing new accounts, developing new business, dealing with manufacturing representatives and sales representatives.
Excellent organizational, time management and planning skills acquired as a result of many years supervising the production of products all used in the housing industry.
Exemplary human relation skills as is shown by my successes in the Real Estate Industry where I received many trophies, including “Salesman of the Month” and “Salesman of the Year” awards. Co-owned and operated the second largest new home real estate firm in Ontario with a staff of 80.
Eye for detail and quality which has been a great asset in assuring quality and budget requirements in the manufacture and assembly of prefabricated walls and roof components.
Excellent ability at presenting information with experience working extensively with engineers, planners, lawyers, town council, government ministries (Environment, Housing, Conservation, Natural Resources, Lands and Forest, Department of Highways), and others.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OWNER/GENERAL MANAGER AL-CAN DISTRIBUTORS INC. YORKTON, SK 2005-2015
Grew business 300% in 10 years, selling mini-trucks imported from Japan and sold across Canada
Sold land scrapers, graders, and other types of equipment
Company also included a U-Haul facility
Operated a shop with 3 mechanics (and some part-timers) to create value-added services to the company operations
SELF-EMPLOYED FARMING VARIOUS ONTARIO AND SK 1980-2005
Custom-seeded up to 5,000 acres of wheat
Used and demonstrated Morris custom air seeders across Saskatchewan
Marketed and sold the harvests to the Wheat Board
NORMAN BREITKREUZ
Box 64 Springside, SK S0A 3V0 T: 306-***-**** E: *****@*******.***
SALES MANAGER COMPACT TRACTOR CON SOUTH DAKOTA, USA 2004-2005
Sold front-end loaders and compact tractors
Travelled all over the states and setup 20+ dealers (Oregon, Idaho, etc.)
FIELD SALES MANAGER LEON’S MANUFACTURING YORKTON, SK 2001-2004
Attended multiple tradeshows across the U.S. and Canada
Sold front-end loaders, dozer blades and land scrapers throughout North America
Increased sales by a minimum of 20% annually
LAND DEVELOPER/SELLER N.M.B. LAND DEVELOPMENT BRAMPTON, ON 1980-95
Built/developed/sold 10 different real estate development projects with one project up to $4M and $20M in total
Prior to N.M.B. served as President of Westwood Realty Inc.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member of Board of Directors of Brampton Real Estate Board
Member of Toronto and Canadian Home Builders Association
Member of Gideon’s International/Provincial Chaplain
Chairman of Assist Mission Board
Member of various Church Boards
WORK/LIFE BALANCE
Hunting and fishing, watching sports, and horseback riding
REFERENCES
Rudy Zukowski – Brampton, ON – 519-***-**** –Business Associate – Owns a construction company; sold property together
George Rayfield – Toronto, ON – 905-***-**** – Friend and Realtor – Rayfield Real Estate - Former partner in a land development project.
Pastor Cliff Bergman – Lac Du Bonnet, MB – 204-***-**** – Former Pastor
Gary Neave – Humboldt, Iowa U.S.A. – 515-***-**** – Business Associate – Custom-Made Products – 2nd largest land scraper business in the United States.
Darwin Larson – Yorkton, SK – 306-***-**** – Friend – Yellowhead Leasing and Sales – Sells grain trucks and tractor trailers, etc.
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