Gordon Brauer
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Dynamic District Manager with Parkland Corporation, skilled in strategic planning and team development. Achieved consistent revenue growth by optimizing operations and enhancing customer relations. Proven leadership in fostering a collaborative environment, driving performance metrics, and successfully launching new locations. Expertise in business development and training, ensuring high-quality standards across multiple units.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Parkland Corporation
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to enhance store performance and customer satisfaction.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize workflow processes and improve employee engagement.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, driving inventory management decisions and product placement strategies.
- Managed budgeting processes, allocating resources effectively to achieve operational goals across locations.
- Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
- Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
- Oversaw successful store openings, coordinating logistics, staffing, training, and promotional efforts to ensure smooth transitions for new locations.
- Achieved consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding existing client base within the district.
Territory Manager
Parkland Corporation
2020 - 11.2025
- Developed and executed territory sales strategies to drive revenue growth.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key accounts, enhancing customer loyalty.
- Led training sessions for team members on product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Monitored performance metrics to ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues, improving overall satisfaction levels.
- Provided regular feedback to management on market dynamics and sales performance.
- Cultivated relationships with key accounts in territory and provided support to drive customer satisfaction.
- Established successful account relationships by building rapport and maintaining consistent communication.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts within the territory, adeptly balancing resource allocation and prioritization to maximize overall business success.
- Organized regular training sessions for team members to enhance their product knowledge and overall sales skills.
- Led team to exceed sales targets, fostering competitive yet collaborative team environment that encouraged innovation and persistence.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement within sales team, encouraging feedback and sharing of best practices to enhance overall performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
University of Alberta
EdmontonSkills
- Leadership skills
- Recruiting and hiring
- Strategic planning
- Customer service
- Training and coaching
- Goal setting and performance metrics
- Operations management
- Customer relations
- Team development
- Multi-unit management
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
District Manager
Parkland Corporation
Territory Manager
Parkland Corporation
2020 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
University of Alberta