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DAVID PURGAVIE
Objective
Looking for Permanent full time employment with an established company where my skills can be utilized to the fullest potential. Employment History
Regional Manager
2012-Present Triple S Hardware Canada Inc., Oakville, ON
Hired at time of companies formation
Initiation of all accounts by building a clientele in the solar racking and supply industry across North America
All pricing and gross margins
Purchasing and stock control
Transportation of goods and all other logistics
All arrangements required for participation in local and national trade shows
Dealing directly with purchasing agents and engineers within the industry National Sales Manager
2001-2012 Carsystem Group of North America, Mississauga, ON / Montreal, PQ
Responsible for all field sales personnel
Negotiate contracts directly with top management of warehouse distributors, buying groups and large jobber stores
Planning and directing product information clinics for customers and training of employees
Arrangements required for participation in national and local trade shows Sales Manager
1984 - 2000 Wurth Canada Limited, Mississauga, ON
Planning, controlling and directing the activities of the field sales force to obtain maximum potential volume from all markets
Formulate and recommending policies and objectives to ensure the most effective operation of field sales activities
Supervising and reviewing the development of sales forecasts made by the sales force and maintaining adequate training
Directing, reporting and appraising the results of each sales program against planned objectives, including the effectiveness of monthly specials
Appraisal of pricing, distribution and other policies and procedures of the sales department and recommending changes that would improve the effectiveness of achieving the objectives of the department
Establishing and maintaining top level contacts with the management of existing and potential customers
Analyzing and approving all expense budgets for field sales personnel Post College Education
Vosschemie World Training Centre, Schecen, Poland
Automotive Body Shop Sales, Marketing and Product Information Courses Bernardo Ecenarro, San Lorenzo, Spain
Automotive and Industrial Coatings Course
Gustav Kaser, Mississauga, ON
Management and Training Courses
WURTH Business Academy, Kunzelsau, Germany
Various Management and Marketing Courses
Leadership Skills Centre, Mississauga, ON
Motivational Management and Leadership Courses
Personal Strengths: Versatile, ambitious, hardworking, honest, determined, dynamic and energetic References: References are available on request.