Sales leader with extensive experience at Hardt Equipment Manufacturing, driving market expansion through innovative strategies and strong client partnerships. Expertise in building long-standing customer relationships with Fortune 500 companies. Proven ability to analyze market trends and deliver impactful solutions that foster business growth. A hands-on approach, which has provided long-term repeat business for multiple generations of equipment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr VP Sales & Marketing
Hardt Equipment Manufacturing
Montreal, Quebec
05.1991 - 08.2023
Developed and executed sales strategies to expand market share.
Analyzed sales performance to evaluate effectiveness against plans.
Coached team members to achieve revenue targets through motivation and development.
Collaborated with clients to identify their needs.
Maintained sales and activity records, submitted by account managers.
Identified new markets by researching potential customers' buying patterns.
Delivered training sessions to enhance skills and selling techniques of professionals.
Managed daily operations, ensuring strong client relations and team performance.
Worked closely with our Research and Development team to support new product development and existing product redesigns.
Conducted individual account manager reviews to determine training needs and improve sales performance.
Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
Cultivated strong professional relationships with key clients to drive long-term business development.
Led team of sales professionals in all aspects of customer relationship management including prospecting, qualifying, negotiating, closing, pricing and account management.
Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets.
Education
Certificate - Human Resources Training
McGill University
Montreal, QC
Certificate - Executive Leadership Experience
McGill Executive Institute
Montreal, QC
Certificate - Women Entrepreneurs and Leaders program
McGill Executive Institute
Montreal, QC
Certificate - Influence And Assertivness
McGill Executive Institute
Montreal, QC
Skills
Sales strategy and business development
Market analysis and performance benchmarking
Team coaching and leadership
Client collaboration and engagement
Contract negotiation and account management
Problem solving and analytical thinking
Customer relationship management and service
Affiliations
Travel, gardening and volunteering with local mental health associations
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
Timeline
Sr VP Sales & Marketing
Hardt Equipment Manufacturing
05.1991 - 08.2023
Certificate - Human Resources Training
McGill University
Certificate - Executive Leadership Experience
McGill Executive Institute
Certificate - Women Entrepreneurs and Leaders program