Sales Manager

Simone Ferrier 604-***-****

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Vancouver, B.C. *************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: As a self-motivated "hunter" with a proven track record for closing new business I am seeking an opportunity to utilize my previous experience selling complex IT solutions in a growing software developing company or I.T solution provider.

AREA of EXPERTISE / CORE COMPENTENCIES

Extensive sales and marketing experience in a variety of industries, including I.T., Real Estate, and Wellness

Highly disciplined, “out-of-the-box” thinker with exceptional business acumen and polished sales “hunter” skills

Innovator of effective lead generation strategies to ensure revenue targets are exceeded

Impressive presentation skills, public speaking ability and provider of seminars

Strong management and team building abilities, leading teams of up to 20

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Founded www.CostaRicaWellnessRetreat.com in response to Costa Rica’s booming medical tourism industry

Established www.OwnCostaRicaProperty.com as a successful and reputable real estate and relocation firm

Hosted popular and profitable investment seminars based on my detailed Costa Rica Investment Guide Book

Created Costa Rica Fitness an event planning company specializing in yoga, sport fitness and children’s programs

Top sales and marketing producer for True Star Health, maintaining top ranking out of 1500 agents

Established Information Technology Resources Ltd. and co- founded Information Technology Recruiting Inc.

Professional Skills

Proven phone and in person-based prospecting abilities, including cold calling, canvassing businesses, internet research, web site development and optimization, social media advertising tools, lead referrals, etc.

Ability to examine and assess business operations and create sales or marketing opportunities

A true “closer” with a talent to overcome objections while qualifying complex sales leads

Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills

A real team player, adaptable, coachable, intelligent, dependable, with a strong work ethic

Excellent communicator with effective problem solving capabilities, and is accountable for their actions

Outgoing, inspiring and optimistic person who brings a positive and friendly attitude to the workplace

Simone Ferrier FerrierCanada@gmail.com________________________________________

EMPLOYMENT

Own Costa Rica Property (President) Costa Rica 2005 – 2011

Developed all marketing material including a detailed real estate investment guide book, logo and web site resulting in Increasing revenue/margins through development of new business

Hosted real estate seminars in Toronto and weekly investment presentations for local developers and tourists

Las Palmas Developers (Sales Manager) Costa Rica 2006 – 2008

Re-built sales team, managed office procedures, controlled expenditures while maximizing sales production

Established creative direct marketing activities including referral programs and co-broker relationships

Coordinated participation in local charity and community events, improving company good will and branding

True Star Health (Corporate Development Manager) Toronto 2003 - 2004

Assembled and managed the leading sales team maintaining top ranking of 1500 agents

Developed marketing and sales training material and coached innovative selling methodologies

Identified business opportunities, prepared proposals and presented strategies to successful conclusion

Information Technology Resources Limited (President, Owner) Toronto 2001 - 2004

Developed a successful human resource agency with first year sales revenue in access of 700 thousand

Nurtured strategic business relationships between implementation teams and corporate departments

Services included; pay equity, immigration and visa resolution, motivational training and career counseling

Information Technology Recruiting Limited (Vice President, Owner) Toronto 1996 – 2001

Founded an I.T. recruitment agency with an estimated annual gross sales revenue of 1.2 million

Established sales goals and operational budgets, leading to increased revenue and less expenditures

Drafted binding agreements for corporate clients and independent contractors, minimizing litigation startup costs

Directed sales staff selection, hiring and training, created and implemented business development strategies

Created ITR On Line, a proprietary recruitment software and designed “user acceptance testing and training

Established company branding including; logo web site, corporate portfolios and various other promotional items

Xycorp Inc. (Senior Account Manager) Toronto 1993 – 1996

Hired as a senior account manager, promoted to team leader and immediately doubled Xycorp’s sales team

Selected, trained and managed 12 recruiters who built and administrated a database of 40,000 candidates

Developed large corporate accounts with sales generated by my team in access of 4 million by second year

Built teams in the IBM Labs for Y2K projects ranging in all stages from assessment to disaster recovery

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CPR Certificate Heart & Stroke 2010- Current

Personal Trainer Certificate Can Fit Pro 2010 - Current

Yoga Certificate Yoga Alliance 2009 - Current

Law Clerk Certificate Seneca College 1992

Bachelor of Arts University of Toronto 1991

LANGUAGES Spanish (Fluent) German (Basic)

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