Jeff Baumann
Profile: Sales / Marketing Associate
- Highly motivated, results oriented individual with over ten years’ experience
in sales and marketing.
- Quick ability to identify, focus and execute priorities.
- Five year track record in positively building a sales territory.
- Decisive, efficient team approach with exceptional communication and presentation
skills.
Skills Highlights
- Proven ability to grow and manage a large sales territory.
- Diversified experience in customer service, sales and business operations.
- Ensured prompt and professional service in a fast-paced stressful environment.
- Creative problem solver; able to handle multiple responsibilities and work well
under pressure individually and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills – oral, written, electronic also experienced in public
speaking and conducting presentations.
- Fast learner; eager to assist with new account development, sales promotions,
public relations, strategic planning, advertising and budget management.
Professional Experience
1997 to 2008: General Fasteners Ltd. Delta BC
Sales Representative (Industrial Packaging Sales)
- Over $500,000 in sales growth over a 5 year period in a very competitive market place.
- Maintain an account base of 260 customers.
- Acquired new accounts through cold calling.
- Worked closely with management team to achieve sales goals.
- Outsourced new industrial products to grow and diversify product base.
- Chosen to participate in the “Stand and Command” leadership course.
- Winner of the Gold Ring Award for top sales.
- Worked as Customer Service Manager prior to entering sales.
- Trained managed and scheduled employees as customer service manager.
- Won sales “Rookie of the Year” award as an inside sales representative.
Professional Experience Continued
1994-1996 Dick’s Lumber and Building Supplies. Surrey BC
Customer Service/Yard Sales
- Worked closely with contractors in lumber sales at North America’s largest lumber yard.
- Oversaw all “Runners” as yard manager.
- Built home packages as a forklift operator.
- Shipping/Receiving
1991-1994 Windsor Plywood. Surrey BC
Customer Service Representative
- Worked in customer service assisting customers with home improvement products.
Education
1988-1992 Seaquam Senior Secondary. Graduated with honours
1993-1994 Kwantlen University College
1994-1996 University of Victoria
2000-2002 University of British Columbia. Graduated Bachelor of Arts Geography/Urban Planning
Activities and Interests
- Hockey, skiing/snowboarding, basketball, running, tennis and boating. Currently team captain for back to back men’s hockey league champions.
- Volunteer with the West Vancouver Seniors Activity Center 2004-present.
- Traveled extensively throughout North America, Europe and Australia.
References available upon request