Chris Grenier

Sales and business development professional with a strong record of building B2B relationships, growing account revenue, and managing complex projects from opportunity through delivery. Experienced in consultative selling, CRM pipeline management, client presentations, estimating coordination, and cross-functional follow-up for signage, print, branded environments, promotional products, school programs, and corporate branding needs. Known for practical client communication, consistent quota performance, and long-term account development in Alberta and Western Canada.

Account Manager / Business Development - Skyline Signs / Burke Group - Alberta

(2014)

• Manage B2B sales and account relationships across signage, print, branded environments, and promotional product solutions.
• Work directly with business owners, property managers, developers, schools, and corporate clients to support brand visibility and project execution.
• Create and maintain CRM activity, opportunity tracking, sales pipeline follow-up, and client communication through the full sales cycle.
• Coordinate with estimating, design, production, permitting, and installation teams to move projects from concept through completion.
• Exceeded sales quota every year while maintaining a relationship-first approach to account growth and retention.

Territory Manager - Jostens / Lifetouch Canada - Manitoba

• Grew the account base from 72 to 166 accounts during the first four years through structured territory development and renewal strategy.
• Increased annual sales to just under $1 million while managing service standards, client relationships, and seasonal operational demands.
• Managed up to 14 employees during peak season, including sales/service support, scheduling, performance expectations, and client-facing execution.
• Received the Top Renewal award in Canada six times for account retention and sales performance.
• Created sales targets and bonus incentives for sales/service representatives to improve accountability and team performance.
• Introduced cost-control measures related to travel, overtime, and labour while protecting service quality.

Certification - Computer Applications - Algonquin College