Andrew Aitchison

Experience

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  Ralph's Radio Ltd

  Apr 1990 - Apr 2009

  Store Manager

  Maintained profitability in a shrinking and highly competitive marketFully trained in all areas of the Victoria business: admin, retail, corporate, and installationsRecognizing unrealized efficiencies in our Point-Of-Sale system, took initiative to become an in house expert, taught and coached staff to fully utilize system functionalityDeveloped a strong client loyalty base, as reflected by a 75% repeat client ratio over 19 yearsMaintained knowledge of new technologies in order to coach staff and assist clients Directed all administrative and sales operations for the Victoria location that generated revenues over $1.2M/year Selected and purchased inventory corporately for both Victoria and Vancouver storesConceptualized marketing campaigns, worked with chosen media to its completion, and analyzed return on investment corporatelyDeveloped sales plansCoordinated all sales and promotional effortsReconciled payment journals from TELUS to internal accounting system.Conducted inside and outside sales Performed and maintained accountability for periodic branch inventories Show less

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  Bekins Moving & Storage

  Oct 2009 - Jan 2012

  Professional Moving Consultant

  Provide accurate quotations to clients for their upcoming movesAfter waking through their location, address unique or specialty items and provide quotationProvided quotes for down the street and around the world, complete with packing, unpacking, insurance, and and special packaging that may be required

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  Shaw Communications

  Feb 2012 - Feb 2018

  Business Sales Consultant/Regional WiFi Site Advisor

  Lead-based sales thru cold calling, and a qualified data base , promotional events, and networking, promoting and selling Shaw’s suite of business products and servicesUsing self-directed entrepreneurial strategies, networking and growing a sales pipelineNegotiating prices and terms of sales while offering solutions to businesses tailored needsTarget specific vertical markets to gain market shareCoordinate with staff from different departments to ensure jobs are completed on time Show less

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  Lifetouch

  Nov 2018 - Jan 2024

  Sales Account Manager
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  Artona

  Apr 2024 - now

  Account Manager