Larry Lemieux
Dorchester,New Brunswick
Summary
I have gained a wealth of sales and marketing experience over the years, and feel that, combined with a tremendous amount of drive and enthusiasm, I will be a definite asset to your organization.
Overview
56
56
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Tantramar Community Radio-CFTA-107.9 FM
05.2018 - 10.2023
- Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
- Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
- Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
Field Marketing Representative
Sky-Tec Satellite
05.2012 - 05.2018
- I distributed promotional ballot boxes and ballots to restaurants and convenience stores throughout Atlantic Canada
Sales Representative
Distribution GVA Inc.
05.2007 - 06.2011
- This company had never had representation in NB or PEI, selling specialty cigars to tobacco retailers. I went from zero business to developing an extensive network of retailers.
Independent Satellite Technician
Self-Employed
03.1998 - 05.2007
- I ventured into this industry during it's infancy, and for all involved, it was basically hands-on learning. I was very instrumental in developing a training course for Star Choice technicians. This led to a Technician Certification program at Star Choice. A year later, Bell Express Vu followed suit. This finally gave credibility to the industry.
Advertising Sales Executive
Coffee News
04.1995 - 03.1998
- Together with 2 partners, we started the first Coffee News franchise in Atlantic Canada. I was responsible for selling advertising to support this weekly, free newsletter, that we distributed through restaurants, barber shops, etc.
Advertising Sales Representative
Self-employed
07.1989 - 04.1995
- I represented 3 companies during this period.
- Behrenson Promotions: I sold promotional items, such as pens, calendars, etc. to consumer retailers of all types.
- NCR: With this company, I sold advertising for coupons that were printed on cash register receipts at Sobeys, Superstores, and Co-Ops throughout the Maritime provinces. I sold these advertising campaigns to customers such as McDonalds, Burger King, Greco, and many others.
- Atlantic Canada Road Atlas: With this company, I sold advertising spots for a book-format road atlas that was distributed through gas bars, etc.
Self-Employed Manufacturers Representative
Self-Employed
09.1981 - 07.1989
- Territory: N.B, N.S., P.E.I., and Nfld.
- Represented several companies including Electrohome, Mitsubishi, Tenco Electronics, Casio, etc.
- Duties included extensive product training with customers' sales staff, especially when new products were introduced.
- Attended many trade shows, both national and international.
Professional Musician
Morning Sun
04.1979 - 09.1981
- Morning Sun was a touring country-rock band in which I played the piano.
- We toured most of Canada and some of the eastern states.
- We recorded our last album at Alabama's studio in Nashville, It was produced by Alabama's studio engineers.
Senior Sales Representative
Mallory Battery Company
10.1973 - 04.1979
- Duties included servicing existing accounts as well as developing new business throughout N.B., N.S., and P.E.I.
- Extensive sales training sessions with wholesale accounts.
- Expanded sales to include mass-market accounts such as Shoppers Drug Mart and Atlantic Wholesalers Superstores in the Maritime provinces.
Outside Sales Territory Manager
Crawford Music
07.1971 - 10.1973
- Merchandising records and cassettes in major department stores such as Eatons, Simpsons, Zellers, etc., throughout N.B., N.S., and P.E.I.
- Worked with store and department managers, setting up indoor and outdoor promotions
Retail Store Manager
Maritime Records
05.1968 - 07.1971
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of retail musical instrument, record, and home entertainment store.
- Instrumental in developing and opening the first home entertainment display room in Atlantic Canada.
Hardware Dept. Employee
Canadian Tire
05.1967 - 05.1968
Education
High School Diploma -
Harrison Trimble High School
Moncton, NB06.1966
Skills
- Training and Development
- Client-focused
- Organized
- Results-oriented
- Customer service
- Quick learner
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Sales Manager
Tantramar Community Radio-CFTA-107.9 FM
05.2018 - 10.2023
Field Marketing Representative
Sky-Tec Satellite
05.2012 - 05.2018
Sales Representative
Distribution GVA Inc.
05.2007 - 06.2011
Independent Satellite Technician
Self-Employed
03.1998 - 05.2007
Advertising Sales Executive
Coffee News
04.1995 - 03.1998
Advertising Sales Representative
Self-employed
07.1989 - 04.1995
Self-Employed Manufacturers Representative
Self-Employed
09.1981 - 07.1989
Professional Musician
Morning Sun
04.1979 - 09.1981
Senior Sales Representative
Mallory Battery Company
10.1973 - 04.1979
Outside Sales Territory Manager
Crawford Music
07.1971 - 10.1973
High School Diploma -
Harrison Trimble High School
Retail Store Manager
Maritime Records
05.1968 - 07.1971
Hardware Dept. Employee
Canadian Tire
05.1967 - 05.1968
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