Gregr Hogaboam

Attention Director of Operations;

I have a lifetime of experience that would be perfect to promote your company. I am willing to start at any capacity with you, with a company as such, to grow with & within, proving to you my unequaled determination and Professional Drive. I am a truly, highly self-motivated Sales & Marketing Professional, with a strong focus on exceeding Customer Satisfaction, and over 40 years of experience in a variety of fields. At the company I am presently employed, I started as an Accounts Manager, quickly becoming a Core Division Sales Representative. From there I was promoted to the Director of Business Development, and also made responsible for the two (2) Trade Shows (Anaheim, CA & Vancouver, BC) which we attended, and had much greater success than my Team ever anticipated.

With my qualifications, and vast experience, I feel I would be your perfect candidate. Especially my in-depth knowledge of all types of products and how to present them in general. I have worked beside, taught, and sold to a large variety of persons, of every age, ethnicity, Corporate Position, etc.. I have extensive experience with Cold-Calling, B2B Sales, organizing for trade shows and doing RPG Presentations (Remote Personally Guided Presentations), but always excel when meeting Person-to-Person. I am your connection to the vast potential that exists, and through your training of your company, and methods of sales, combined with my innovative thinking, we can unquestionably succeed. Together, I look forward to being part of your strong, compassionate team and promoting an honoured and respected company.

Feel free to contact me at any time, with any questions, concerns or requests. Thank you.

Absolute Roof Solutions, Vancouver, 2022 – Present

Roofing Consultant (Sales)

• Identified and pursued new markets and opportunities locally, throughout Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
• Connected with Leads, by phone and in-person, understanding their needs, pains and wishes.
• Established full quotations using EXCEL & CONNECT-EXPLORER for a New Roof for; Home Owners, Representatives, Realtors, Property Managers, Developers, etc. for all types of Roofing Types & Jobs, and other roofing related projects.
• Wrote and Presented full Proposals using JOBNIMBUS & SUMO-QUOTES.
• Oversaw all Projects, from initial connection, through the estimating and proposal stage, to completion and billing, overcoming many issues before becoming problems.
• Worked closely with Crews, Distributors and Sub-Trades, gathering prices and overseeing to ensure all parties are dealt with in a professional manner.
• Connected with Realtors, Developers and Property Managers by visiting their offices, phone, email, Virtual Meeting, etc to generate more work by becoming the #1 Roofer for All of them to contact with any roofing Questions. (Increased Sales in Production and Service Departments).

WestCoast Naturals, Richmond, 2021 – 2022

Director of Business Development

• Identified and pursued new markets and opportunities locally, throughout North

America & Internationally.

• Identified key figures, connected with them on multiple platforms locally, throughout North America & Internationally.
• Connected with Distributors in Canada, USA & Internationally by phone, email, Virtual Meeting, etc.
• Connected with Pharmacies and Health & Vitamin Stores by phone, email, Virtual Meeting, etc.
• Identified and pursued new markets World-wide for 'White Label' and 'Contract Manufacturing', working closely with other departments to ensure the Quotes, Products are as Customer wishes, or better.
• Visited with Stores, Owners and Management teams to further promote products
• Managed Booth and Team at Trade Shows.
• Worked closely with Science, Marketing & Supply Chain teams to maximize potential.

Coastal Alpine Roofing & Drainage Inc., North Vancouver, 1998 – 2021

Contractor for Residential and Commercial Building Envelope

• Identified and pursued new markets and opportunities in North and West Vancouver,

from Heritage Homes to new builds and renovation projects for residential and commercial building envelope.

• Responsible for 100% of sales including cold-calling, preparing quotes, bids, proposals and contracts ranging from full renovations ( roof, drainage, interior/exterior) to service.
• Engaged fully with a wide range of clients, including elderly, and new homeowners, CEO’s, Realtors, Developers, Engineers, Architects, Fabricators, and Business Owners
• Worked closely with building envelope suppliers and provided technical expertise to clients for all types of shingles, torch-on, and liquid rubber roofing products, waterproof membrane/solutions, siding and insulation including pre-fabricated interior and exterior wall panels.
• Increased commercial business by building on established residential client base.
• Hands-on experience–gained knowledge and expertise in selling / troubleshooting building

Carleton University (International Business)

Ottawa University (Languages)