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Kelly Rector

Calgary,AB,AB

Summary

Highly motivated, results-driven Sales Professional with 15 years in sales. Experienced Territory Manager with a demonstrated history of working five years in the beverage alcohol business. Skilled in customer service and account management. Naturally organized and self motivated. A team player and also work well independently. Genuinely interested in positively influencing my customers ROI.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Territory Sales Representative

Dandurand Wines
02.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for the growth and customer management of a sales Territory of over 180 retail & 10 On-premise accounts.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth. Grew North East and Medicine Hat Territory -18% to 14% in one year. Promoted to North, West, Mountains and Red Deer. Grew this territory 15% in less than a year in a down market.
  • Recipient of Territory Sales Manager of the Year - rewarded with Trip in 2023 to South America.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.

Multimedia Coordinator

Alberta Economic Development
01.2005 - 01.2018
  • Collaborated with 20-person team to construct interactive presentations and build campaigns for Travel, Trade,Tourism and Investment.
  • Provided clients with print and online advertising solutions for brand awareness, promotional product sales and special events.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Used InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create design ideas.

Sales Representative

Telus Communications
03.1994 - 04.1995

Telus Advertising Services - Formerly Yellow Pages

  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base of 100 accounts

Corporate Account Manager

Essa
09.1989 - 08.1993
  • Consulted with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals in 30 Corporate Accounts. Created Corporate Facilities in - Coopers &Lybrand, Australia Post, BHP,Commonwealth Bank Westpac Bank and Qantas.
  • Implement Corporate Fitness Packages, assist in purchasing and Installation of equipment. Client Programming.

Education

WSET 2

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Calgary, AB
02.2019

Business Administration, Management

South Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Calgary
06.1999

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University Of New South Wales
Australia
11.1989

Skills

  • Apply both fact-based and relationship-based sales techniques to meet and exceed sales objectives
  • Proficient use of MS 365 Office Suite: Excel, Power Point, Word and Outlook
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Experienced in sales with a proven track record of managing/negotiating positive results in an assigned territory
  • Excellent customer relationship management, and passionate about customer service

Timeline

Territory Sales Representative

Dandurand Wines
02.2019 - Current

Multimedia Coordinator

Alberta Economic Development
01.2005 - 01.2018

Sales Representative

Telus Communications
03.1994 - 04.1995

Corporate Account Manager

Essa
09.1989 - 08.1993

WSET 2

Wine & Spirit Education Trust

Business Administration, Management

South Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University Of New South Wales
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