Calgary, Alberta, Canada
With over 25 years in Calgary real estate, I’ve had the privilege of helping over 500 hundred families buy and sell homes in Calgary. Check out my website - www.petedejong.ca I focus on providing honest advice, strong negotiation, and exceptional client care. Along the way I’ve built a reputation I’m proud of, reflected in over 90 Google reviews and a spotless professional record. Before real estate, I managed regional sales operations across Alberta and BC and worked in a multi-generation family business. That experience shaped my approach to business: relationships first, results second. Outside of work I’ve been involved in community initiatives including the Calgary Dream Centre, and I enjoy helping people navigate real estate both as homeowners and investors.
sales by meeting and exceeding sales goals while consistently exceeding customer service experience goals ♣ Conducted research to identify solutions and alternatives for customers, ensuring continued business relations. ♣ Cultivated and maintained long-term relationships by providing excellent customer service and consultative support. ♣ Led presentations and negotiations with clients, managed sales cycles providing the highest level of support; offered unwavering customer care and support in a professional manner. ♣ Maximized marketplace opportunities, addressed major business challenges, and forecast activities to best suit industry targets. Led presentations and negotiations with clients, managed sales cycles providing the highest level of support. ♣ Designed, developed, and implemented marketing and sales campaigns and programs. ♣ Developed, maintained, and promoted company’s brand through social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn). ♣ Initiated post-sales contact to ensure customer satisfaction and a continuous provision of services. ♣ Reviewed operational records and reports of project sales and determined profitability of future sales. ☞ Named to the Re/Max Hall of Fame within 5 years of starting in the business. Earned a place in the top 3% of real estate agents in Calgary. Consistent winner of the 100% club award. ☞ Effectively ran all aspects of an independent business, including management of budgets, marketing plans, bookkeeping, and payroll.
Was responsible for marketing several multi-million-dollar land properties. Represented purchasers and sellers in the sale transactions of their properties, and developed and executed strategic plans to dominate local market ♣ Kept abreast of the commercial real estate market trends, and effectively communicated these trends to clients. ♣ Developed and maintained solid working relationships with trade partners including lawyers, inspectors, and surveyors. ♣ Conceptualized and implementing innovative and comprehensive strategic branding and marketing plans, including special events, public relations, community relations, and advertising. ♣ Established marketing objectives, developed programs, and oversaw the strategy and implementation of marketing plans.
Managed all sales and marketing operations and finances. Coached, mentored, and managed a team of top-performing sales professionals in the effort to achieve and surpass sales projections ♣ Grew sales by 18% year over year in Alberta in my best year and by 24% year over year in British Columbia. ♣ Established goals, motivated staff, provided ongoing incentives to fuel top-tier sales results, elaborated and executed sales programs. Managed operational budgets to ensure optimal results, improved efficiency, developed innovative approaches. ♣ Developed and nourished customer relationships that supported business retention and growth. ♣ Monitored competitive developments, and successfully managed regional broker/sub-distributor network. ♣ Presented inspirational monthly sales meetings; coordinated efforts to increase the number of listings with key accounts.