As a sales professional I rose to the position of Regional Sales Director with a six figure income by age 25 in the Home Appliance market. Then economic conditions changed and forced me to take my career in a different direction.
Most people would call this move a major career set back.
I saw it as an investment in my future. I went back to being a on-the-road sales representative in the consumer packaged goods industry with a 50% cut in pay. I was secure knowing I had to re-gain the valuable field level experience I had previously left behind in my past career.
During this transitional time I struggled financially as a Newly-Wed and a new father. My passion for my family and my committment to myself to be successful allowed to again become successful. As part of my journey I was recognized by Michael McCain the CEO of Maple Leaf Food Group as having a "true passion for excellence."
In just 5 years I had worked my way back into a National Head Office Key Account in a new industry; working with a fantastic team managing the largest food retailer in the country for the 3rd largest food company in Canada.
I have experienced signficant success and set backs in my sales career, all the while staying positive knowing that hard work, skill and enthusiasm would allow me to re-gain success.
Through it all always knew one thing, "I LOVE SELLING!"
