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Ernest Lehti

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Independent Business Development Manager Janitorial Sales at THE SALES MD
📍 Cochrane, Alberta, Canada

Ernest is a seasoned sales professional with 30 years of experience, specializing in relationship-based, consultative selling. Described by peers as a "sales prodigy" and "over achiever, " he has a deep passion for the craft, demonstrated by his personal library of over 400 sales books. His background includes studies in Rehabilitation Services at Mount Royal College.

He values deep personal connections, forming friendships where he discusses sales, life, and family. Ernest identifies as "old school, " believing that while technology is a useful tool, traditional principles remain core to success. His children support his passion, even gifting him sales books for his birthday, reflecting a close family bond.

He is an avid reader of sales books and has a personal library containing over 400 titles.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Independent Business Development Manager Janitorial Sales
Job Level
Middle
Location
Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
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Priorities

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Relationship Selling
His 30-year career is founded on a mentor's advice about building relationships, a philosophy he still follows and values.
Sales Literature
An avid reader who owns a personal library of over 400 sales books and enjoys discussing them with authors and peers.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Independent Business Development Manager Janitorial Sales
THE SALES MD
7-2022 - 5-2023
Outside Sales Representative
Little Big Recycling and Green and Gold Cleaning - Calgary, AB
7-2020 - 6-2022
Account Manager
ServiceMaster Clean of Calgary Janitorial
3-2014 - 6-2020
Independent Business Development Manager Janitorial Sales
Independent Sales Consultant Contract Work
2-2013 - 1-2014
Calgary Sales Manager
Arctic Chiller
In the press

Media appearances

Janitorial Sales: More Marathon Than Sprint. Featured in YouTube (The Sales MD)
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How to Get Janitorial Contracts with Cold Calling, Email & Door-to-Door Sales | Ep 185. Featured in YouTube (The Sales MD)
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Education
Rehabilitation Services
Mount Royal College
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