EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A seasoned Sales & Business Development Professional with a diverse range of experience in fostering essential client relationships that deliver results and promote organic profitable growth. Finely honed time management skills are leveraged to effectively lead various projects and initiatives; optimizing performance, efficiency and creating alignment with corporate objectives and values. A strong communicator who is skilled in maintaining a solid client-focus to ensure service-excellence. Excellent technical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web and Social Media. Overall, has incredible integrity, tenacity and drive that is defined by a dedicated commitment to professional quality, accuracy and responsibility.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Outside Sales Representative
Fastsco Fasteners 2018 – 2019
Drove sales through managing essential relationships with key clients; conducting thorough product presentations to enhance overall effectiveness.
Worked closely with clients to develop a clear understanding of their needs and recommend tailored products and solutions that aligned.
Ensured that monthly targets were met/exceeded through sourcing prospective clients, cold calling and facilitating innovative meetings to establish partnerships based on trust.
Outside Sales Representative
Wurth Canada Limited 2015 – 2018
Responsible for managing targets through dedicated relationship building with new and prospective clients; offering strategic solutions that meet their needs.
Leveraged excellent time management skills in order to conduct cold calls, attend client meetings and facilitate hands-on product presentations.
Sales Representative
Artisan Complete 2000 – 2006
Provided exceptional service to customers in order to build and maintain high levels of trust and enhance mutually beneficial relationships.
Developed, maintained and demonstrated a strong working knowledge of the various products and services to provide education and relevant information to customers.
Created estimates and quotes for clients and closed deals to meet/exceed sales targets; driving profitable growth and business success.
Attended various trade shows and conferences to further learning and expertise, enhancing service-excellence and client retention.
Leveraged grassroots networking techniques, poise and professionalism to cultivate ongoing professional relationships with key stakeholders.
Collaborated with clients to gain feedback relative to various products and made recommendations to enforce proactive changes, as necessary.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Customer Service & Delivery
Guillevin International 2013 – 2015
Effectively managed client relationships while organizing routes within the territory to maximize on time and efficiency within the field.
Cross referenced between inventory loads and shipping paperwork in order to ensure that each shipment of products was accurate.
Maintained tact, composure and professionalism when troubleshooting client requests and inquiries; escalating to management as required.
Ensured the safe operation of vehicles when delivering products to clients; resulting in accurate order that complied with set timeframes.
**Between 2006 – 2013 held positions with LC Pipeline & Hydrant Services and Valve Hydrant Solutions
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Forklift Operation Certification
Confined Space Entry Rescue Certification
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Colin McNicoll
SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEADER
Whitby, Ontario
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