Michael Golf
Surrey,BC
Summary
Accomplished professional with a robust background at Texcan, specializing in customer relationship building and strategic planning. Excelled in enhancing client satisfaction and fostering trust-based relationships, leading to significant business growth. Skilled in negotiating and process improvement, adept at developing solutions that meet unique customer needs while ensuring competitive pricing and timely deliveries.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative, Major Projects Group
Texcan, A Sonepar Company
Surrey, BC
05.2022 - Current
- Supporting engineering firms and owners on large scale EPC projects across Canada.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Work closely with engineering firms and owners to ensure projects are supported through pre-feed feasibility stage to execution.
- Perform "lunch and learn" presentations to clients, as well as host trade show booths.
- Recommend products and industry standard material for customer specifications.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Developed tailored solutions in response to unique customer needs, increasing overall satisfaction rates.
- Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
Purchasing Supervisor
Texcan, A Sonepar Company
Surrey, BC
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Responsible for overseeing bid package specifications and project orders for accuracy.
- Negotiated pricing and lead time with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
Procurement Specialist
Texcan, A Sonepar Company
Surrey, BC
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
Buyer
Texcan, A Sonepar Company
Surrey, BC
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company's benefit.
Purchasing Support
Texcan, A Sonepar Company
Delta, BC
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Maintained accurate documentation on facility assets, supporting informed decision-making and proper resource allocation.
- Provided ongoing support for completed projects by addressing any issues or revisions promptly and effectively.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
Warehouse Associate
Texcan, A Sonepar Company
Delta, BC
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Cut electrical wire and cable on cut lines.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
Education
Bachelor's of Business Management -
University of British Columbia
Kelowna, BC04-2015
Skills
- Customer service
- Customer relationship building
- Product and service knowledge
- Business development
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Complex problem-solving
- Process improvement
- Strategic planning
- Product promotions
- Network development
Languages
English
Timeline
Sales Representative, Major Projects Group
Texcan, A Sonepar Company
05.2022 - Current
Purchasing Supervisor
Texcan, A Sonepar Company
04.2021 - 05.2022
Procurement Specialist
Texcan, A Sonepar Company
01.2018 - 04.2021
Buyer
Texcan, A Sonepar Company
06.2017 - 01.2018
Purchasing Support
Texcan, A Sonepar Company
06.2015 - 06.2017
Warehouse Associate
Texcan, A Sonepar Company
05.2014 - 09.2014
Bachelor's of Business Management -
University of British Columbia