Richard Russell
Key Account Manager at Tank Traders®- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
Topline Score
Bio
Experience
-
Tank Traders®
-
Canada
-
Manufacturing
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Key Account Manager
-
Oct 2022 - Present
Tank Traders is now the only national provider of BBQ propane exchange with a coast to coast distribution network! We are a proud Canadian company with our humble roots in La Salle, Manitoba. Manage National Key Accounts; such as Canadian Tire Petroleum, Canco, Home Hardware, Metro, Nicholby's, Peavey Mart, Pilot Flying J, Save On Foods, Sobeys, Timber Mart and Winks. Objectives: • Research markets, and create and follow up on all sales leads • Meets with clients to discuss needs, retail objectives, and provide ongoing support • Act as a liaison between clients and internal team members, to ensure clients’ requirements are met • Tracking, and evaluating sales metrics and trends in the market • Negotiates and renews contracts with members of our key accounts • Preparing and delivering account presentations by utilizing sales, market data Show less
-
-
-
Westman Communications Group
-
Canada
-
Telecommunications
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Account Manager
-
Oct 2021 - Jul 2022
Account Manager at two of Western Manitoba’s popular radio stations, Q Country 91.5 and 94.7 STAR FM owned and operated by Westman Radio Ltd, a subsidiary of Westman Communications Group. • Hunt for, cultivate and grow client relationships • Create unique account strategies and proposals for clients utilizing radio sales and digital advertising • Attend station promotions and/or client on-location broadcasts • Keep accurate and detailed records of your clients’ activity in our CRM system Show less
-
-
-
Broadstreet Properties
-
Canada
-
Real Estate
-
200 - 300 Employee
-
Property Manager - Aspen Greens
-
Jan 2021 - Oct 2021
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of tenant satisfaction through excellent customer service and communication. • Ensure vacancy goals are met including showing available suites and administering leasing applications. • Responsible for assisting all move-in and move-out scheduling, coordination and inspections. • Regularly inspects grounds, interior hallways, and all common hallways and make recommendations for physical repairs and/or replacement and create work orders as needed. • Confirm all vacant units/areas are ready to lease. • Work closely with staff and Property Managers in nearby areas. Show less
-
-
-
Shaw Communications
-
Canada
-
Telecommunications
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Territory Manager
-
Apr 2013 - Jul 2020
• Territory Sales Manager for Manitoba & NW Ontario responsible for driving new customer (subscriber) acquisition for Shaw Direct Satellite TV. Worked with a network of 3rd party retailers including National Partners such as Vision’s, London Drugs & BestBuy. • Plan, design & execute marketing initiatives to increase customer base and revenue. • Work closely with retail partners representing Shaw Direct Satellite TV at trade shows and industry conventions. • Develop new Shaw Direct Satellite TV retail partnerships while growing brand awareness. • Maintain strong product knowledge and provide training to retail partners. • Manage in store merchandising displays to enhance Shaw Direct Satellite TV image & presence. • Provide real time dealer support following best business practices with product orders, order tracking, marketing claims submission, customer liaison and brand ambassador. • Sales success driven with the best-in-class dealer support with constant communication that includes weekly sales target updates, phone calls, instore visits, training, product placement and instore promotions. Key Achievements: Obtained 110% of target (2015-2016) Obtained 130% target (2017-2018) Show less
-
-
-
-
Director Sales & Marketing
-
Apr 2011 - Sep 2012
• Supported and managed Customer Service Manager and 5 Canadian Account Managers.• Negotiate the Sale of Case Goods (Furniture) to Major Accounts such as; The Dufresne Group, The Brick, Cantrex, Mega Group & Sears Home Stores• Traveled Canada and U.S. as a representative at Furniture Markets• Prepared weekly Sales reports for President• Developed and implement marketing initiatives• Coordinated three permanent showrooms in Winnipeg, Las Vegas and High Point, NCKey Achievement:Overcame multiple business obstacles within a challenging setting. Show less
-
-
Territory Manager
-
Apr 2006 - Apr 2011
• Sales & Service of Independent Furniture Stores in Saskatchewan, Manitoba & N.W. Ontario• Traveled Canada and U.S. as representative at Furniture markets• Managed and provided supported for the company's Wireless Devices and Land line Phones• Planned and co-ordinate all company events• Coordinated Travel bookings for President and Senior Management TeamKey Achievements:Presidents Million Dollar Club Award (2006-2011)Presidents Club Award – Highest dollar increase in 2009 Overcame multiple business obstacles within a challenging setting. Show less
-
-
Education
-
Red River College
Business Administration and Management, General