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Kirt Blatz

Calgary,AB

Summary

Tenacious Territory Manager with 28 years of successful sales leadership. Considerable expertise in business development, customer acquisition strategies and market analysis. Motivated to revitalize a sale's team by joining and leading by example. I want to be part of a strong team environment that will work together to achieve goals. Be part of that team that will take profitable sales to record levels!

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Territory Manager

Clark's Supply & Service Ltd.
Calgary, AB
01.2008 - Current
  • Developed relationships with prospects to expand sales territory.
  • Managed customer accounts to attain sales goals while maintaining desired profit margins.
  • Assessed client needs and suggested product solutions.
  • Liaised with sales manager to develop market analysis, and strategize to grow market share.
  • Consulted with customers to gain feedback and improve deliveries.

Regional Account Manager

First Data Corporation
Moose Jaw, SK
12.2003 - 12.2007
  • Cultivated strategic client relationships to support business goals, growth strategies and profit drivers. This client relationship was with CUETS who was looking for a merchant service provider to partner with and deliver reliable service leves to the Credit Unions across Canada.
  • Tasked to gain the confidence of Credit Unions to refer their commercial clients to First Data for their merchant processing needs.
  • Grew my merchant portfolio via cold calling targeted industries.
  • Managed customer expectations and customer care issues.

Sales Representative

Pitney Bowes
Regina, SK
01.1996 - 12.2003
  • Contacted new and existing customers to retain and grow the mailing equipment/metering market within the assigned sales territory.
  • Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions in order to meet target monthly, quarterly and annual sales quotas.
  • Time and Territory management skills were essential.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing

University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
07.1993

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Opportunities Identification
  • Pipeline Development
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Business Growth
  • Market Penetration Strategies
  • Relationship Building
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Product Demonstrations
  • Client Consultations
  • Issue Resolution
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Goal Setting
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Problem Solving
  • Networking Events
  • Problem-Solving
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration
  • Customer Complaint Resolution

Affiliations

  • Awarded the Governor General's Award for highest academic average - Sask Valley School Division 1989
  • Member of Team SK. Men's Fastball team that competed in the Jeux Canada Games in Saskatoon Sk. (1989)
  • Member of the Warman Valley Crusader's Jr. B Hockey Club, (1990)
  • Enjoy hiking, camping, hockey, ball, spending time with family, friends and a great meal!

Timeline

Territory Manager

Clark's Supply & Service Ltd.
01.2008 - Current

Regional Account Manager

First Data Corporation
12.2003 - 12.2007

Sales Representative

Pitney Bowes
01.1996 - 12.2003

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing

University of Saskatchewan

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