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Bill Yorke

Orleans,ON

Summary

Combining manufacturing and dealership experience is a versatile strength . Working with both dealers and end-users helps your understanding of the industry . Being associated with the well respected Brandt Group is indeed exciting.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Sales & Dealer Development

Cross Country Manufacturing Inc
06.2017 - Current
  • Building a strong dealer presence in North America creating collaborative relationships with dealer executives and sales staff, Engage with dealers and customers to gain insight into regional markets , enabling custom sales strategies for optimum market growth.
  • Present comprehensive training for dealer sales staff. Ensuring sales staff have an understanding of Cross Country Trailers to enhance their ability to communicate with customers and drive sales .
  • Collaborate with engineering team for new product development. Share market insights.
  • Understanding customer equipment requirements and customizing equipment to their specific needs .
  • Asking for the order and closing deals .

President /Managing Partner

North East Truck & Trailer Sales
08.2009 - 05.2015
  • Established Northeast Truck and Trailer in August of 2009 originating in Truro Nova Scotia
  • Represented seven trailer manufacturers .
  • Established a rental fleet which grew to over 400 units by 2015
  • Established full parts and service offering in 2010 to compliment our sales and support our customers
  • Sold out my shares in 2015 for personal reasons and moved to Ottawa . Sale was amicable and my decision.

Parts Specialist/ Purchasing / Trailer Sales Mgr.

Nova Enterprises Ltd.
05.1990 - 08.2009
  • My career progression from parts to purchasing , then outside sales , and ultimately creating a trailer sales department. Establishing and growing the trailer sales department became a significant revenue generator for Nova Enterprises

Education

High School Diploma -

Cobequid Education Center
Truro, NS

Skills

  • I specialized in commercial transportation industry throughout my career
  • I have ability to work on many different levels ( from boardroom to backroom )
  • I have many industry connections throughout North America
  • I work well with others
  • I work well supervised or unsupervised
  • I am sales,profit and relationship driven
  • My industry experience adds depth beyond sales I leverage this expertise to provide value in areas such as customer / dealer relations and overall business growth

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Vice President of Sales & Dealer Development

Cross Country Manufacturing Inc
06.2017 - Current

President /Managing Partner

North East Truck & Trailer Sales
08.2009 - 05.2015

Parts Specialist/ Purchasing / Trailer Sales Mgr.

Nova Enterprises Ltd.
05.1990 - 08.2009

High School Diploma -

Cobequid Education Center

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