JOSPEH BIRT
905-***-**** • ***.****@*********.**
A well versed sales and marketing professional with extensive experience representing companies in the Canadian and US marketplace. A highly motivated and driven Sales Management Professional who has demonstrated the ability to identify and develop potential customers, and build key relationships for over 30 years. An exceptional communicator with a client-focus mentality that continuously strives to go above and beyond to achieve increased sales revenue.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INTERNATIONAL POWER SYSTSEMS, Oakville, ON 2007- 2017
National Sales Manager
Brought in over 10 new product lines and introduced them to the Canadian market
Cultivated all phases of the sales cycle, from prospecting and lead generation through negotiation and closing
Developed and maintained a national client base
Sold power products through retail, dealer, and distribution channels
Managed the company’s sales and marketing team
JOHN BROOKS COMPANY LTD., Mississauga, ON 1985-2007
Territory Sales Manager
Developed two dealer networks for two major product lines throughout North American
Expanded and maintained existing client base to grow relationships within the territory
Gained extensive expert product and industry knowledge to assist clients with product selections, concerns, and pricing to achieve sales objectives
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATION: Certified Sales Professional
DALE CARNEGIE: The Sales Advantage
SHERIDAN COLLEGE: Criminology
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST