James Bentley
Newmarket,ON
Summary
Results-driven Sales and Business Development professional with a strong academic foundation from Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College. Experienced in high-volume cold calling, lead generation, and account management. Proven track record of averaging 150+ calls per day and generating over $100,000 in sales revenue. Skilled at building relationships with key decision-makers and leveraging CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce) to optimize pipelines and close deals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Representative
Frontier Dental
05.2025 - Current
- Averaged 150+ cold calls per day across thousands of leads to generate qualified opportunities
- Closed deals generating over $100,000 in sales revenue since joining
- Engaged effectively with gatekeepers and purchasers to showcase value and convert prospects
- Optimized sales pitches and strategies to improve conversion rates
Sales Associate
Tommy Guns Barber Shop
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Delivered excellent customer service, upselling grooming products and services
- Built rapport with clients to increase repeat business and referrals
- Supported store sales goals through product recommendations and promotions
Tennis Coach
Marilyn Redvers Tennis Center
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Instructed students in technique, discipline, and sportsmanship while fostering engagement
Education
Graduate Diploma - Business Development & Sales
Conestoga College
Waterloo, ON04-2025
Bachelor of Arts -
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON04-2023
Skills
- Cold calling and lead generation
- Sales growth strategies
- CRM systems expertise
- HubSpot and Salesforce proficiency
- Communication skills
- Negotiation techniques
- Data analysis and Excel
Technical Skills And Certifications
- POS Systems
- G Suite
- Microsoft Office
- CRM: HubSpot, Salesforce
- Excel: Data Insights & Analytics
- HubSpot Certification
- Foundations of Marketing & E-Commerce
- OTA Tennis Instructor
Certification
- Hubspot
- Foundation of Marketing and E commerce
Timeline
Sales Representative
Frontier Dental
05.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Tommy Guns Barber Shop
02.2024 - 09.2024
Tennis Coach
Marilyn Redvers Tennis Center
07.2023 - 09.2023
Graduate Diploma - Business Development & Sales
Conestoga College
Bachelor of Arts -
Wilfrid Laurier University