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Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Additional Qualifications
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MATTHEW POLLETT

Essex,Canada

Summary

Strategic sales leader specializing in B2B sales, territory growth, and relationship management. Develops effective regional sales plans and manages independent business owners while enhancing brand representation. Builds trust with dealers, partners, and stakeholders through strong communication and disciplined execution. Open to extensive travel and remote work.

Overview

1
1
year of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Publisher / Sales & Business Development

Best Version Media
Essex, Canada
02.2024 - Current
  • Built and managed a territory-based portfolio of local business accounts through consistent field activity and scheduled client visits.
  • Maintained dealer-style relationships with clients, resulting in retention, upsell opportunities, and long-term partnerships.
  • Represented brand at community events, meetings, and networking functions to enhance visibility and strengthen relationships.
  • Developed and launched community magazine that engaged local residents and fostered community involvement.
  • Provided regular reporting, activity tracking, and performance updates aligned with corporate objectives.

Owner-Operator / A-Z Truck Driver

Mannley Transport
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Operated independent business with effective territory planning, scheduling, and customer communication to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Traveled extensively with overnight stays, consistently meeting reliability and service standards.
  • Managed documentation, reconciliation, and reporting including logs, bills of lading, and delivery records.
  • Solved problems under time pressure to prevent service disruptions and maintain customer satisfaction.

Senior Pastor / Organizational Leader

Evangel Tabernacle - The Hope Centre
Wheatley, Ontario
01.2010 - 01.2021
  • Managed operational aspects of organization, overseeing staff, budgeting, planning, and execution to ensure smooth operations.
  • Implemented digital initiatives such as online streaming and outreach platforms, increasing community reach and engagement.
  • Built and maintained long-term relationships with stakeholders, volunteers, and community leaders.
  • Delivered presentations to large audiences, enhancing communication and persuasion skills for effective engagement.

Lighting Assessor / Sales Consultant

Burman Energy
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • Conducted on-site assessments with commercial and industrial clients to evaluate existing systems and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Recommended upgraded solutions to decision-makers, aligning with operational and financial goals.
  • Educated clients on product performance, efficiency, and long-term value - driving informed buying decisions.
  • Combined technical product knowledge with relationship-driven selling to enhance client engagement.
  • Assessed energy projects for compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to guidelines.
  • Reviewed project documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Collaborated with project teams to gather necessary data for evaluations.

Wireless Specialist

Rogers Wireless
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Sold consumer technology products, enhancing sales and objection-handling skills.
  • Delivered consistent customer service, achieving individual performance targets.
  • Assisted customers in selecting devices and service plans to meet their needs.
  • Delivered consistent customer service while meeting individual performance targets.

Education

Business Program -

St. Clair College
Windsor, ON
09.2007 - 01.2009

Skills

  • B2B Consultative Selling
  • Sales strategy
  • Territory & Account Management
  • Relationship Building & Retention
  • Product Presentation & Training
  • Reporting and forecasting
  • Market & Competitive Analysis
  • Digital Marketing

Hobbies and Interests

  • Motorcycle Riding
  • Developing Relations
  • Traveling

Additional Qualifications

  • Motorcycle Riding
  • Developing Relationships
  • Traveling

Timeline

Publisher / Sales & Business Development

Best Version Media
02.2024 - Current

Owner-Operator / A-Z Truck Driver

Mannley Transport
01.2019 - 01.2023

Lighting Assessor / Sales Consultant

Burman Energy
01.2016 - 08.2016

Wireless Specialist

Rogers Wireless
01.2015 - 01.2016

Senior Pastor / Organizational Leader

Evangel Tabernacle - The Hope Centre
01.2010 - 01.2021

Business Program -

St. Clair College
09.2007 - 01.2009
MATTHEW POLLETT