Francois La Fontaine - Technical sales, Dryvit

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Network Power<100 people

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Business Owner

Geos

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Spain

Work Background

BMAT Music InnovatorsOperations Support

Jan. 2024 - Apr. 2024SpainBMAT - Barcelona, Spain Operations support France – Music technology SaaS • Customer support through email/phone/videoconferencing for content integration for a large SaaS firm. • Managing integration of clients' music catalog to the BMAT database through proprietary applications and scripts. • Software/app/sftp education and demonstration through a positive learning experience. • Excel data management, running SQL scripts and assisting in operational functional duties.

Stellar Exteriors Inc.Business Owner

Mar. 2017 - Jul. 2023Salt Spring Island, BC · On-siteOwner/operator of a full service exteriors development contracting firm Custom Gates and fencing, Gate automation installation Stellar Exteriors Inc. is a full scale fencing, gate and gate automation company on the beautiful island of Salt Spring. Specialized in high end carpentry and automation installation and repair. Large and complex projects, from start to finish. Full operational and administrative duties for a well-reputed contracting company. Job materials assessment, labor and time management for estimates and contracts. Sales and customer service, client account management, after sales and general client satisfaction throughout the entire projects. Financial reporting and book keeping, Employee management, scheduling, reporting and data entry were all part of the day to day tasks. We have experienced jobs with 6+ employees on site, not counting sub contractors working other aspects of the job at the same time. Attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, effective communicator, strong problem solving through logic, reliability and accuracy in all daily tasks are common requirements.

Dryvit Systems CanadaTechnical Sales Representative

Nov. 2013 - Jun. 2016Eastern CanadaManaging key sales relationships within eastern Canada region, with commitment to personal development for all facets of job description Direct sales and product promotions to architectural community, major owners, engineers, spec writers, municipalities, builders, sub-trades, inspection/ consultation firms and more... Managing contractor base through exclusive distributors across territory. Conducting seminars and presentations to design community and trade shows. Promote product lines with distinction, clear knowledge of detailed installation parameters and technical specifications Creation, preparation and execution of relevant sales plan, including weekly reporting and tracking. Training and development of distributors and contractors in all facets of the business Active representation in industry specific associations.

Global Electrical Insulation CorpoprationSales Manager

Feb. 2006 - Jul. 2013Eastern CanadaInside and outside sales of engineered materials Cold calling, prospecting new clients and general business development Customer service and logistics. Procurement management Locating and analyzing new suppliers Account management and regular sales calls Sales calls on all new and potential clients Sales presentations and product description Preparing large scale quotes and requests' Reading, analyzing and preparing quotes for government bids Profit Calculation, Negotiations and Logistics Time management, people skills, conversational capabilities, proper business ethic and rapport building are a must.