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Christopher Szekeres

Burnaby,Canada

Summary

Driven and personable sales professional with over a decade of experience in consultative selling of a range of high-tech products, including DSLR cameras and B2B industrial materials. With a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets, managing client pipelines, and delivering product education. Seeking to leverage sales expertise and science background into a biomedical sales role. Strong interpersonal skills, technical fluency, and a passion for health, sustainability, and innovation.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Douglas College
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Managed social media communications for the Innovation Hub, promoting research activities and student involvement opportunities.

Customer Engagement & Sales Representative

Warhammer
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Engaged walk-in customers with tailored cold pitches, successfully converting foot traffic into high-value sales of niche products.
  • Served as Key Holder for a retail space, responsible for opening and closing the store.
  • Managed social media accounts, promoted events and engaged with the community.
  • Ran events, including game tournaments and painting competitions, fostering a welcoming environment for players and hobbyists.

Inside Sales

Upper Canada Forest Products
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of prospective and existing B2B clients using Salesforce CRM, cultivating long-term relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction through personalized support.
  • Spearheaded lead generation efforts by confidently handling high volumes of inbound and outbound calls—including cold calls—to identify new business opportunities and nurture client engagement.
  • Consistently exceeded sales quotas and performance KPIs through a strategic, consultative approach, occasionally stepping into outside sales roles to deliver tailored solutions and close key deals.

Photo-Electronic Sales Specialist

London Drugs
01.2007 - 01.2016
  • Delivered expert sales support in DSLR cameras, lenses, and consumer electronics, consistently meeting and exceeding monthly sales targets.
  • Provided personalized product consultations, adapting technical information to the needs and skill levels of hobbyists, professionals, and first-time buyers.
  • Trained new staff on camera systems, accessories, and customer service best practices, supporting team performance and product confidence.
  • Managed merchandising, promotional displays, and inventory in the photo-electronics department, ensuring optimal stock rotation and visual appeal.

Education

Associate - Biology

Douglas College
01.2023

Associate - Marketing

Douglas College
01.2010

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Microsoft office
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service
  • Cheerful and energetic
  • Relationship development
  • Upselling and cross selling
  • Customer relationship management
  • Driven

Timeline

Research Assistant

Douglas College
01.2023 - 01.2024

Customer Engagement & Sales Representative

Warhammer
01.2018 - 01.2020

Inside Sales

Upper Canada Forest Products
01.2017 - 01.2018

Photo-Electronic Sales Specialist

London Drugs
01.2007 - 01.2016

Associate - Marketing

Douglas College

Associate - Biology

Douglas College

Awards

1st & 2nd Place – Fuji Sales Competition Winner | Summer 2015 & 2016, Achieved top sales performance across multiple retailers—including London Drugs, Future Shop, and Best Buy—by selling over $50,000 in Fujifilm products during two consecutive 3-month campaigns. Earned nearly $10,000 in prizes for outstanding sales results across both years. 


2nd Place — Douglas College Student Research Days | Fall 2023, Recognized for innovative research on concrete-bamboo ollas for water irrigation, demonstrating substantial water savings and cost-efficiency.

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