Nancy Bédard

I have a background in telecommunications and appliances.

I have been giving the role multiple times to develop new territories and growing the business.

Training also was part of many of my positions

But developing healthy and long lasting work relationships, is what made the most impact in my life.

• Sales Director for Cavavin throughout Canada
• Responsable of Agents in the Western part of Canada to represent the brand in Ontario and Western Canada
• Responsible of Major accounts: BMTC group, Germain Lariviere, JC Perreault, Corbeil Electromenagers, Les Specialistes, etc…
• Preparing and presenting Annual agreements
• Creating different promotions through the Marketing calendar to facilitate flyers and events
• Maintain floor positioning
• Track performance according to their agreements to ensure growth
• Participating at events at dealers
• Giving insights and new ideas on new products
• Aga Marvel, brought the renowned Brand 'La Cornue'' to Signature Bachand and gave them exclusivity
• Aga Marvel, Open the account of Corbeil Electromenagers (33 stores Qc, ON) for Aga Marvel
• Triple sales of Marvel in the first year At JC Perreault
• Improved and developed relationship with Dealers, regaining their confidence due to past issues
• Negotiated the agreements for Servicer's (Ateliers G. Paquette for instance) to assure the territory to be covered
• Added products and new brand to floor and refreshed all displays
• Whirlpool Canada, excelled in national events training and in store training
• Whirlpool Canada, Won a cruise due to strong results with Future Shop in 2008
• Stayed 4 years in a row top 3 across Canada (units versus the previous years)
• Used my personal contact for a special event with Sears (brought a chef for entertaining)
• Part of the organization Team for the Sears Dealer fest.
• Chosen to be part of a special Team ( POP, being in contact with Marketing and brand team to improve products and literature.
• Positioning my products for the best spot in store
• Reached and exceeded sales target of ''illico'' device & high speed internet modem while working for Videotron
• Planning and organizing different exhibitions such as ''Expo Québec'', in collaboration with Ameublement Tanguay, also the ''Victoriaville exhibitions'' while working for Videotron

• Over 20 years of Sales, product knowledge, Merchandising and training
• Strong background in business development and negotiation
• Strong Relationship building skill
• Developing new territory by analyzing sales and market
• Providing accurate forecasting, by retailer, by categories
• Ability to see 'big picture' as well as the attention to details
• High tolerance for changing priorities and urgencies
• Excellence in store / store displays
• Market capacity in sales territory expansion
• Managing priorities
• Planning and organizing promotional activities
• Known to be proactive, energetic and efficient
• Working regularly with Microsoft Officer Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• And the most important, developing positive and trusting relationship with colleagues and clients
• Good listener

• Develop a serious passion for the golf game late 2022, now I have the golf BUG.
• Love to cook and travel and spend family time.
• Since I am curious person, I also have interest for music (guitar and piano) but so much more since life has so much to offer.
• Always keep in open mind!