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Chris Gruenwald

Calgary,AB

Summary

Highly motivated Outside Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased revenue, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with targeted markets. Consistently recognized for sales performance and excellence in customer service.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

LeafFilter North Inc.
05.2022 - Current

Measured client homes and provided accurate estimate.

  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
  • Negotiated pricing with client and built job with provided software.

Created work order and booked install

  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

Project Estimator

Advance Flooring/Home Depot
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
  • Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
  • Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
  • Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
  • Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.

Sales Manager

WESTVALLEY CARPET
03.2016 - 07.2021
  • Manage staff of 3 salespeople, including training and oversight
  • Provide cost estimates for residential and commercial projects
  • Managed to meet and exceed sales targets consistently

Sales Associate

CDL CARPET AND FLOOR CENTRE
05.2001 - 06.2016
  • Provide coverage on sales floor
  • Measure, estimate, close, and collect sales
  • Provide clear and concise work orders for installers.

Outside Sales Representative

PRIMCO
01.1999 - 05.2000
  • Tend to existing accounts
  • Present new product
  • Conduct continual product knowledge meetings with accounts
  • Clean and tidy flooring racks as required.

Sales Associate

END OF THE ROLL
03.1994 - 07.1998
  • Inside Sales
  • Cut product using carpet machine for various jobs
  • Backroll Rolland packages.

Insurance Adjuster

UNDERWRITERS ADJUSTMENT BUREAU
06.1991 - 12.1994
  • Consult with insurer and Insurance company to negotiate suitable settlements on property claims
  • Write comprehensive reports to Insurance companies after settlement.

Education

High School Diploma -

Humberside Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ON
05.1986

High School Diploma -

St Michael’s Choir School
06.1985

Skills

  • IBM Notes
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
  • Verbal Communication
  • Sales Trends
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Dispute Mediation
  • Product Promotion
  • Excellent People Skills
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Sales Training
  • Multitasking Strengths
  • Google Docs
  • Microsoft Office
  • Time Management
  • Sales Expertise

Timeline

Sales Associate

LeafFilter North Inc.
05.2022 - Current

Project Estimator

Advance Flooring/Home Depot
01.2021 - 05.2022

Sales Manager

WESTVALLEY CARPET
03.2016 - 07.2021

Sales Associate

CDL CARPET AND FLOOR CENTRE
05.2001 - 06.2016

Outside Sales Representative

PRIMCO
01.1999 - 05.2000

Sales Associate

END OF THE ROLL
03.1994 - 07.1998

Insurance Adjuster

UNDERWRITERS ADJUSTMENT BUREAU
06.1991 - 12.1994

High School Diploma -

Humberside Collegiate Institute

High School Diploma -

St Michael’s Choir School
Chris Gruenwald