Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Leadership And Extracurricular
Overview Of Qualifications
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Blaze Fournier

Westport,ON

Summary

Hardworking and driven sales management professional equipped to revitalize sales operations and align procedures to maximize profits and client acquisition. Successful at improving sales procedures to streamline and strengthen processes.

Detail-oriented team player with strong problem solving skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager

Hucks Marine & Resort
07.2018 - Current
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Recruited and hired top-level talent to add value and expertise to sales department.

Sales Manager

Smiths Falls Ford
01.2018 - 07.2018
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
  • Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
  • Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.

Sales Consultant/Assistant Sales Manager

Hurst Marina
01.2011 - 12.2017
  • Complete contracts on New, Pre-owned and Broker of boat transactions
  • Assess trade valuations, collect market share data and provide analytical conclusions
  • Work directly and closely with manufacturers to fulfill client orders, dealer commitments and national sales incentive programs
  • Participate in international boat shows, manufacturer exclusive events and dealer meetings
  • Conduct client deliveries and provide on water orientations of products
  • Develop strategic benchmarks and marketing leverages to perform within industry demand.
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
  • Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.

Parts and Accessories Manager; Sales Associate; Service Writer

Go Power Sports
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Purchased and managed inventory of parts, accessories and dealership supplies
  • Monitored expense reports, accounts receivables and accounts payables
  • Prepared quotes and managed negotiations including accepting and processing of credit applications
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries in a professional and timely manner
  • Completed product training and overview of the latest model year enhancements
  • Prepared invoices, scheduled deliveries and technician work order completions
  • Operated Point of Sale systems, Lead Management systems and dealer databases.

Auxiliary Constable

Town of Perth Police Services Association
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Assist officers in the wide range of scenarios that occur on the job
  • Think critically in order to assess and properly respond to any situation
  • Work as a team and as an individual within the community
  • Engage in full service trainings with firearms and tactical training.

Environmental Services Heavy Equipment Operator; Parks & Facilities Equipment & Maintenance Operator

The Corporation of The Town of Perth
01.1999 - 01.2006
  • Maintained grounds and facilities during the seasonal months
  • Operated backhoe, loader and snow plow for road and sidewalk maintenance
  • Resurfaced and maintained ice surface during winter months
  • Prepared and set-up community centre for municipal events.

Education

Police Foundations

St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON
04.2004

Police Foundations -

Loyalist College

High School Diploma -

St. John Catholic High School
Perth, ON
06.2002

Skills

  • Client Relationship Management
  • New Business Development
  • Profitability Optimization
  • Product Knowledge
  • Sales Process
  • Lead Generation

Accomplishments

  • Top grossing sales consultant in the history of Hurst Marina est.1976 - 2016
  • Recipient of Axis Boats Top Tier Leader in Sales - 2015
  • Goaltender for the Perth Blue Wings Jr.B Hockey Club - 2003 - 2004
  • Recipient of the Perth Blue Wings Coaches Award given to a player that demonstrates ability, desire and commitment

Leadership And Extracurricular

  • Assistant coach with the Perth Blue Wings Jr.B Hockey Club - 2004 - 2009
  • Law Enforcement Torch Run / NHL Alumni fundraiser games - 2004 - Present

Overview Of Qualifications

  • Over 17 years working experience in a professional sales environment
  • Ability to work efficiently, individually or as a team, to complete and achieve both short-term and long term goals
  • Builds and establishes relationships by overcoming objectives and exceeding client's specific needs
  • Demonstrates an admirable work ethic with a strong commitment to learning and driving for success
  • Ability to be flexible and multi-task in a fast paced and spontaneous work environment

Timeline

Sales Manager

Hucks Marine & Resort
07.2018 - Current

Sales Manager

Smiths Falls Ford
01.2018 - 07.2018

Sales Consultant/Assistant Sales Manager

Hurst Marina
01.2011 - 12.2017

Parts and Accessories Manager; Sales Associate; Service Writer

Go Power Sports
01.2006 - 01.2011

Auxiliary Constable

Town of Perth Police Services Association
01.2006 - 01.2011

Environmental Services Heavy Equipment Operator; Parks & Facilities Equipment & Maintenance Operator

The Corporation of The Town of Perth
01.1999 - 01.2006

Police Foundations

St. Lawrence College

Police Foundations -

Loyalist College

High School Diploma -

St. John Catholic High School

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