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Hi, I’m

STEVE GRIMES

Toronto,ON
STEVE GRIMES

Summary

I have been in flooring sales for over 20 years; I am very driven and an outgoing person. Building strong relationships is my forte. I have a great sense for clients needs and a true love for sales, closing the deal is what drives me. I am very creative and have a great energy level.

Expert Flooring Specialist with extensive knowledge of all construction and flooring industry standards, treatments, and product care.

An accomplished customer service and sales associate who understands the importance of client satisfaction in generating referrals and repeat business.

Highly successful relationship builder with over 20 years of experience providing top-notch sales and service.

I have great relationships with the major General Contractors, as well as the A & D community across the country, along with great relationships with the facility management at hospitals, school boards, major retail stores home builders and property management companies. Over the past 10 years I have developed good relationships and friendships with flooring store owners, sales staff and installers at stores Nationwide. Maintaining good relationships in this business is the key to success.

I have a strong competitive side, and always set goals to succeed. Strong understanding of sales cycle, and post-sales follow-ups. Successful at identifying the decision makers and knowing who’s who.

I am always up for a good challenge, and always ready to learn something new. Never afraid for cold calls I always stay educated on design trends and fashions. Extensive knowledge in estimating, and project management. Disrupting the status quo….. Demonstrated success in account management, sales pipeline development and customer relations. Talented at using personal and online marketing methods. Well-versed in liaising between accounts and product development to meet changing customer needs with unique offerings.

Overview

21
years of professional experience

Work History

Forbo Flooring Systems

National Account & Construction Management Director
08.2018 - Current

Job overview

Shnier

Account Manager
06.2013 - 03.2017

Job overview

Young’s Carpet

Senior Project Manager
10.2012 - 06.2013

Job overview

Carpet Sense Flooring Ltd

Senior Project Manager
09.2007 - 10.2012

Job overview

Argos Carpets

09.2002 - 09.2007

Job overview

  • Commercial/Housing Sales
  • Commended by customers for exceptional responsiveness and service quality.

Education

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON

Bachelor of Arts from Philosophy
1997

University Overview

Skills

  • People Person, Networking, Relationship Building
  • New Business Development, Contract Negotiations
  • Budgets, Cost Control, Monthly Reports, CRM
  • Extensive Market Knowledge, Product Launches
  • 15 years of B2B Sale Experience
  • Team Management, Sales Staff Training, Time Management
  • Business Growth and Retention, Revenue Growth, Pricing Structures
  • Promotional Marketing, Marketing Planning, Brand Representation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Timeline

National Account & Construction Management Director
Forbo Flooring Systems
08.2018 - Current
Account Manager
Shnier
06.2013 - 03.2017
Senior Project Manager
Young’s Carpet
10.2012 - 06.2013
Senior Project Manager
Carpet Sense Flooring Ltd
09.2007 - 10.2012
Argos Carpets
09.2002 - 09.2007
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts from Philosophy
STEVE GRIMES