Customer service oriented professional with a reputation to deliver on service, satisfaction, and results! Working in different business development and marketing capacities; have proven the ability to quickly learn, create and implement new methods, policies and procedures aiding in the overall success of transforming stagnant and under-performing territories while improving revenue and profits.
• Created rapport with customers to build a base of referrals to establish customer network as well as knowledgeably help customers locate/select a vehicle and options best suited to customer's needs
• Performed test drives, presented vehicle product information, pricing and incentives
• Answered inbound sales calls and responded to internet inquiries
• Successfully met and exceeded monthly targets
• Attended Sales & Product knowledge meetings
• Created and maintained existing customer relationships
• Negotiated sale closures in clear, concise, and highly ethical fashion
• Achieved and retained all high Net Promoter Scores
• Implemented department strategy that in-compassed the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization
• Developed and implemented territory strategy that in-compassed the departmental strategic plan
• Established annual strategic business and marketing plans for regional agency partners
• Managed the travel trade relationships on both sides of Transat business (Airline and Wholesale/Tour Operator); Northern Ontario in excess of $1M annual revenue within the travel trade channel
• Managed activities, promotions, and business development for Air Transat and Nolitours/Transat Holidays
• Managed large geographical region, and book of business (150 plus active accounts)
• Developed growth within region through effective account management principles
• Built strong relationships through exceptional communication and customer relations skill sets
• Promoted product and service information, pricing and travel solutions to clients
• Actively contributed to the development of new cost reduction strategies
• Continuously developed a vast network within the Canadian travel industry and its associates
• Responsibility for the preparation and planning of trade show, partner, and consumer events
• Researched customer inquiries
• Effectively performed sales cycle from prospect to potential repeat customer
• Provided education of travel requirements, insurance provisions and issuance
• Actively promoted and generated new business, in line with all monthly sales objectives
• Managed existing client bases, providing the ultimate customer experience to ensure repeat business
• Utilized and became a subject matter expert in using Apollo and Galileo global distribution reservation systems and Matrix accounting applications
Over a decade of Travel Industry experience
Successful business development and marketing experience in a variety of settings and roles
Empathetic, Sympathetic, most of all balanced
Advocate of the consultative approach
Detailed oriented professional
Strong negotiation mind-set with complimenting skills
Respected communicator to both internal and external points of contacts
Strong communication skills to both internal and external contacts
Effective presenter, engaging to audience and always delivers clear message
Record of establishing strong repeat and new business, resulting in achieving organizational performance goals
Team Player, Collaborative and Captain