Brad Strachan

Experience

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  Canada Bread Company, Ltd.

  Aug 1991 - Apr 2011

  • Achieved targeted revenue and profit from Key Accounts• Analysed sales by banner/location/SKU & identifies opportunities to increase sales & solutions• Developed and implemented annual customer business plan with Account/banners• Effectively communicated Key Account plans to Key Acccounts and regional team & monitors (field) store level execution;• Worked closely with field sales operations and customer operations personnel to monitor in-store activity and make recommendations back to Account/banner Head Office personnel.• Worked collaboratively with the Key Accounts to expand range of “manufacturing solutions” and held regular meetings & business reviews with contacts;• Pro-actively developed sales/merchandising strategies for Key Accounts).• Worked closely with the Area Manager to ensure strategies are linked to total account strategy and overall corporate marketing strategy.• Blended strategies, targets, promo needs & timing of Maple Leaf plans & the Key Accounts own marketing strategy & promotion plans; Work with Marketing to create promotions for account to build sales; Show less Learned and use the basic fundamentals of the route sales and direct store delivery system including:1) Display 4) Space and Position2) Merchandising 5) Customer Relations3) Time Schedule/Callbacks 6) Distribution/Settlement Mastered handheld computer system, including identification of opportunities to increase sales of bakery products, build brands, obtain additional space, improved position, special displays and authorization for new products.Knew all customers by name, their store policies that affect you, and their basic wants and needs for the baked foods department. Established a sound, professional relationship with key personnel.Maintained a professional personal appearance, including uniform dress, hygiene and grooming and maintained accurate vehicle records, etc.Reviewed route analysis weekly for identification of problems and opportunities and maintained staleage within set quotas.Check assigned truck prior to loading. Keep it clean and in good repair; report weekly. Secure load to prevent product damage.Maintained knowledge of competition, including pricing, products, space and position, people, displays, account stability, etc.Keep safety in mind at all times. Practice defensive driving, proper lifting, etc.Learn the product freshness code system and never left out-of-code product Maintained cleanliness of work area, vehicle, etc.Managed time wisely and always make callbacks to ensure maximum sales and promote positive customer relations.Practiced and complied with all company policies and procedures Performaned other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures. Show less

  • Key Account Manager Foodservice Prairie Provinces of Canada

    May 2003 - Apr 2011

  • Route Sales Representative

    Aug 1991 - May 2003
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  PDRC Royal Camp Services

  Jan 2011 - May 2013

  Camp Hospitality Manager

  Supervised staff with a "Can-do" attitude to ensure the premium sanitary and cleaning standards in compliance with Prime Contractor, Vendor,Govt. Health and OHSA requirements.Enforced staff compliance to Royal Camp Company Rules and standard operating procedures.Maintain confidentiality of all company policies,procedures, client and employee data.Assure contract compliance, and ensure staff awareness of vendor contractual site obligations. Spearhead Safety Plan, Develop SWP's & JSA's to maintain site to COR Certification RequirementsIf necessary conduct incident investigations in conjunction with Cenovus and Primco HSA's Continually review services with the object of cost reduction and increasing profitability Complete weekly payroll and monitor staff work hours to ensure compliance with budget.Planned staffing, scheduling, and crew change as required to ensure adequate staffing levels Managed purchasing with a focus on minimizing dollars invested in physical inventories, operating at budgeted product costs, and avoiding product shortages.Provided Catering Director with daily and weekly reporting to keep Management duly informedCo-ordinated weekly fire drills and monitored Emergency Response SystemPlanned weekly site cleanup and maintenance with Maintenance Manager, and Cleaning Crew.Confer with other Camp Coordinator regarding concerns of Camp Committee.Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure safe and continuous production operations including Fire ExtinguishersAssist Coordinator and maintenance staff with utility systems analysis and upkeepMonitor for Pest Activity and maintain an active Sanitation program to ensure clientele healthAssist with preventive maintenance programs in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff and in compliance with prime contractor and vendor standards.Inspected all Camp operating equipment for conformance with operational and safety standards. Show less

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  Government of Canada

  Oct 2013 - now

  Provide explanations and/or clarifications to both Canadian and International businesses over the telephone in response to business related enquiries regarding a broad spectrum of business accounts, concerns and locations of legislation. Assist with Registration for Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships and Corporations accessing Government of Canada and Canadian Provincial Government Services. Provide Import- Export, Value Added Tax, Corporate Income Tax, Excise, Payroll and Goods and Service Tax Information to Canadian and International Companies.Provide Access Government of Canada and Provincial Business Service Networks Ensure Accessing Companies are maintained as "Going Concerns". Show less

  • Commissioned Officer

    Nov 2018 - now

  • Business Agent Government of Canada

    Oct 2013 - now