Richard Filion has over 15 years of experience in sales management and business development roles. He has a track record of success developing new clients and sales territories. His experience spans several industries including automotive, transportation, tires, and technical services. He is bilingual in French and English with strong communication, negotiation, and client management skills.

1. RICHARD FILION
 131, avenue Sunderland  Pointe-Claire  H9R 1L4
|  (514) 694-7288
 richardfillion@sympatico.ca
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PROFILE
• Multiple years of experience as a territory Sales Manager and Director of Sales.
• Experience as a sales representative (automobile and transport industry).
• Developed new business sales strategies.
• Experience as a team-lead and in management.
• Ability to manage and motivate dynamic teams located across different regions.
• Problem-solver and a strategic negotiator.
• Capable of long term planning and time-management.
• Team-oriented, creative, insightful and self-reliant.
• Software : Microsoft Office (Word & Outlook) & CRM.
• Bilingual : French & English.
EMPLOYMENT
WAKEFIELD CANADA INC. 2006–2015
Territory Sales Manager, Heavy Duty Specialist
Distributors of Castrol products, H2BLU and SuperClean.
• Developed strategic sales relations with new and existing clients.
• Provided sales and technical services to the transport industry (Guilbault, Bourret, Boutin, etc.) and
distributors (Excellence Peterbilt, Napa, Pièces Gagnon, etc.).
• Leading representative at Trade shows (CTCQ), events and commercial truck fairs.
• Developed sales territories (Ontario-East and Québec).
• Ensured that clients receive proper tanning (products).
Achievement:
• Recognised as the third best sales manager on a national level (Heavy Duty).
OK CENTRES DU PNEU ST-HUBERT 2005-2006
Director of Sales
Distributor of tires and mags.
• Responsible for the sales of tires in the retail industry and car dealerships on the south-shore of
Montreal.
• Business development (new and existing clients).
• Promotional events.
Achievement:
• In a period of a year, responsible for the opening of (40) commercial accounts.
LES SERVICES TECHNIREP 2002-2005
Director of Technical Services and Sales
 Richard Filion  Pointe-Claire |  (514) 694-7288  richardfillion@sympatico.ca

2. • Ensured sales, installation and after sales services of tracking systems for fleets of trucks (PeopleNet,
Trimble, etc.).
• Business development (new and existing clients).
CONSUMER IMPACT MARKETING-MONTRÉAL 1998-2002
Director of Technical Services and Sales
• Sales and contract representative for different accounts (Good Humor, Quaker, Breyer, Clearnet, Kraft,
etc.).
• Recruitment and training of new employees.
• Responsible for payroll and expense accounts.
EDUCATION
Bachelor in psychology completed
Concordia University
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Specialised educator in psychiatry at the Omega-Dorval Center.
• Specialised educator in a rehabilitation program for West Island Council for Psychiatric Needs.
References available upon request
 Richard Filion  Pointe-Claire |  (514) 694-7288  richardfillion@sympatico.ca

3.  Richard Filion  Pointe-Claire |  (514) 694-7288  richardfillion@sympatico.ca