Open To Work
Graham Brown
Sales Manager and Ceo
Drayton,Canada
Summary
Customer-oriented sales professional with 19 years of experience building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing profit channels. Strategic-thinking leader with expertise in expanding network connections, persuasively introducing products, customer relationship development and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions. Visionary CEO known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership. Excel in communication, decision-making, and problem-solving to drive company success. Committed to innovation and growth through effective leadership.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
New U Personal Training Studio
Listowel, ON
07.2013 - Current
- • Directed all B2C sales operations and growth strategy.
• Built repeatable sales systems and conversion processes.
• Coached sales staff to improve close rates.
• Managed key accounts and long-term client relationships.
• Oversaw staff training and performance reviews.
Network Marketer
Shaklee
Listowel, ON
04.2016 - Current
- • Led distributed sales teams across multiple territories.
• Achieved Executive Coordinator rank through sustained sales growth.
• Trained representatives in consultative sales and product education.
• Managed promotions, launches, and team incentives.
CEO/Owner/Operator
Lift Fitness and Performance Inc
Guelph, ON
06.2022 - 02.2026
- Led all sales strategy, revenue planning, and performance management.
• Recruited, trained, coached, and managed sales staff.
• Established quarterly and annual sales targets.
• Conducted call reviews, and field coaching.
• Managed CRM pipelines, reporting, and forecasting.
• Built long-term vendor and partner relationships.
• Resolved escalated customer issues to maintain retention.
Owner/Operator
The Switch Project
Listowel, ON
11.2017 - 12.2022
- Coached individuals and groups regarding successful exercise strategies and making healthy lifestyle choices.
- Conducted client assessments to determine fitness goals.
- Arranged motivational exercise programs to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
- Developed clear, concise and visually appealing virtual presentations of products and services.
- Executed ad campaigns on search engines and other websites to research and implement latest digital marketing strategies utilizing social media.
- Exercised proper qualification skills to convert leads in to genuine sales opportunities.
- Managed internet e-mail leads, calls and text messages and remained available to respond to inquiries professionally.
- Handled all aspects of business, including accounting, purchasing and web design.
- Built successful online business from ground up, collecting capital, setting up online presence and managing customer interactions.
General Manager and Sales Manager
New Heights Fitness and Wellness Centre, New Heights CrossFit
Hanover, ON
08.2006 - 09.2014
- Managed outside and inside sales teams.
• Set monthly and quarterly sales goals.
• Developed partnerships with local retailers and organizations.
• Conducted performance evaluations and coaching.
• Represented company at trade shows and community events.
Education
Master of Arts - Sport and Health Psychology
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB01-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology and Movement Studies
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON06.2005
High School Diploma -
Walkerton District Community School
Walkerton, ON06.2001
Skills
- Team Player Mentality
- Energetic Self-Starter
- Customer Service Focused
- Coach/ Motivator/ Connector
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Sales Expertise in Person, Phone and Online
- Experience in Various Brick and Mortar and Online Companies
- Sales optimization
- Customer relationship management
- Consultative selling
- Team building
- CRM software
Additional Skills And Interests
- NCCP Level 3 Soccer Coach
- Coached Soccer teams from local league, to target rep and Provincial level Soccer.
- LPC Midweek Momentum Leader and Men's Group Leader
- LPC/ Zion worship team member
- Zion ministries board member
- CPTN.M Award of Merit Winner
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridOn-SiteTimeline
CEO/Owner/Operator
Lift Fitness and Performance Inc
06.2022 - 02.2026
Owner/Operator
The Switch Project
11.2017 - 12.2022
Network Marketer
Shaklee
04.2016 - Current
Business Owner/Operator
New U Personal Training Studio
07.2013 - Current
General Manager and Sales Manager
New Heights Fitness and Wellness Centre, New Heights CrossFit
08.2006 - 09.2014
Master of Arts - Sport and Health Psychology
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology and Movement Studies
Brock University
High School Diploma -
Walkerton District Community School