Patrick Atkinson
Niagara Falls,Canada
Summary
Hardworking and driven sales management professional equipped to revitalize sales operations and align procedures to maximize profits and client acquisition. Successful at improving sales procedures to streamline and strengthen processes. Multifaceted leader with analytical and diligent approach to building and leading strong teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner & Dog Breeder
True North Northern Inuits
01.2023 - Current
- Oversaw payment, transfer and documentation for sales of a litter of 7 puppies to new private owners.
- Created and implemented a social media marketing plan in order to drive attention and awareness resulting in all puppies sold.
- Responsible for all education and research relating to the knowledge of animals, genealogies and desired offspring characteristics.
Owner
Morningstar Business Builders
06.2016 - 07.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations, ranging from marketing, team building, content creation, and customer support
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
Sales Consultant
Autoline Toyota
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Increased sales by fostering relationships with customers, implementing business strategies and suggesting areas for improvement.
- Maximized customer retention by resolving issues quickly.
- Achieved top performance by strategically adapting to rapidly changing, competitive environment.
Business Consultant
Olympia Motors
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
Sales Consultant
Performance Acura
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
- Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Followed up with existing customers to provide additional support and address concerns.
Sales Manager
Lakeshore Honda
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
- Recruited and hired top-level talent to add value and expertise to sales department.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Supported business growth through creation and implementation of all digital marketing assets
Sales Consultant
Grimsby Hyundai & Performance Acura
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Achieved top performance by strategically adapting to rapidly changing, competitive environment.
- Improved sales by managing sales lifecycle from lead generation through contract negotiations and closings.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Maximized customer retention by resolving issues quickly.
Education
M.A - History
Brock University
St Catharines, ONSkills
- Product and Service Management
- Strategic Vision
- Business Development
- Leadership
- Negotiation Competency
- Market Research
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Performance Improvement
- Solution Implementation
- Operational Procedures
Timeline
Owner & Dog Breeder
True North Northern Inuits
01.2023 - Current
Sales Consultant
Autoline Toyota
04.2021 - 11.2022
Business Consultant
Olympia Motors
10.2020 - 03.2021
Sales Consultant
Performance Acura
06.2016 - 06.2018
Owner
Morningstar Business Builders
06.2016 - 07.2023
Sales Manager
Lakeshore Honda
04.2015 - 06.2016
Sales Consultant
Grimsby Hyundai & Performance Acura
01.2013 - 04.2015
M.A - History
Brock University
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