James McNeil

With 29 years’ of working experience and my education in sales and customer support, I bring a level of proficiency and reliability to every challenge I take on. I am a self-motivated individual who works well on teams or alone with a strong focus on delivering results. I have developed sales skills over of time and recognize relationships are key in my industry, which I have perfected over several years.

As a senior salesperson, I pride myself on ensuring I have a thorough knowledge of my products, which gives me an edge over any competition. I have a strong work ethic with excellent customer service, and I pay attention to details. In my career, I have developed an extensive local customer base with relationships and contacts who believe in my personal brand of integrity and my superior customer support.

I am a highly experienced protein specialist, and my clients rely on my knowledge to guide them and deliver high-quality products and services.

Sales Representative - Bllingsgate Fish Company - Calgary Ab

(1990 - 2005)

This represented the first 15 years experience in my industry.it allowed me to work in and understand all aspects of the industry. Worked my way up from warehouse worker to delivery then driver (One Ton truck and 3 Ton Truck )and finally promoted to sales representative .The experienced I gained here made me a well -rounded sales representative because I understand every aspect of the supply chain from ocean to plate

• Provided superior customer service throughout the marketplace ,always delivering on promises and commitment to the customers
• Managed a Calgary based sales territory selling seafood,fresh and frozen and complimentary food service products
• Established a large stable network of chef and owner contacts throughout the marketplace
• Grew the sales territory by 15%consistently year over year
• Introduced many new concept seafood products to the customer bas ,thus increasing sales and profit margins
• Assisted planning and volunteer participation at the yearly charity fundraiser “Billingsgate Lobsterfest”

Manager Sales (Calgary and area) - North Sea Fish - Calgary AB

(2005 - 2018)

As a manager, I was responsible for the running of the entire sales team and promotions for Calgary and surrounding areas. I took it upon my duties to hold meetings with chefs and restaurant managers to promote our products.

• Managed the Calgary and area territory successfully promoting sales specialized in fresh and frozen seafood
• Built close relationships with chefs and restaurant owners at many different levels of the food services and supply chain
• Consistently achieved and exceeded the company’s annual sales targets showing consistent growth over 10% annually
• Promoted new concept seafood products to the market using consultative sales representatives and relationships
• Driving delivery One Ton Truck on weekends

Sales Representative - Centennial Food Service - Calgary AB

(2018 - 2019)

Helped to introduced changes to the way they did business through my experienced in the industry to effectively improved operations. Grew the customer base through my existing and trusted customer contacts and expanded into new areas

• Outside Sales Representative
• Increased customer volume via thorough service and referrals from past clients
• Center of the plate Protein Specialist
• Provided flexible support for both the agency and my clients
• Successfully promoted the current inventory of products to existing and new clients

Sous Chef - BOARDWALK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

(2020-05 - 2023)

• Food Presentation
• Maintain high food quality standard
• Proper Food preparation and proper food storage
• Proper use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety

Prep cook - VALLEY RIDGE GOLF COURSE

(2019-08 - 2025-12)

Part Time

• Food Plating
• Food preparation
• Cleaning