Christopher Griffin Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

 Servicing existing accounts, obtain orders, and establishment of new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors. Adjust content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet or trade factor. Submit orders by referring to price lists and product availability. Keep management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses. Monitor competitors by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc. and applying SWOT analysis to formulate strategies for improving sales. Recommend changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments. Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports and making recommendations to management. Contribute to team effort by achieving related results as needed.  Evaluating customer needs and requirements and using this information for best solutions and as the negotiating points to find the best fit for both parties. Research Potential new markets with no business activity, gather relevant data which will be used to start new business opportunities identified from analyzing data and compiling action plans.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

 Gathered quotes on equipment to be purchased and selected out of 3, the best price vs quality. Set up new business with SDB (Savino Del Bene) to handle importing of raw materials. Completed, submitted and finalized import permit required to import as Citracote (Pty) Ltd Research market to find best prices for raw materials and open accounts with best suited suppliers. Research market to find potential clients for raw materials and products. Visit potential new clients to provide samples for technical emulsions  Research market to establish competitors pricing, products and strategy and compile database. Research and set up strategic sales/marketing plan for Citracote (Pty) Ltd  Manage all accounting aspects and formulate prices considering BEP, competitor prices and feedback from the market. Started with the GAP analysis to implement the QMS to get ISO 9001:2008 certified. I was in charge of 3 people, Production Manager and 2 manual labourers. Monthly stock take of all materials received. Weekly status reports supplied to Owner. Appointed as the Public Officer of the company by the Directors.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

 Gathering and finalizing orders. Providing Invoices, documentation for clearing and follow- up on payments. Provide continues feedback on production and shipping status. Liaise with client on their requirements. Research pricing in market and report to GM. Monitor and analyze PSI (Purchase, Sales & Inventory) and report to GM. Payroll and set up of benefit packages. Disciplinary hearings and following of due process. Research SA Distribution Channels in tyre Industry and report to GM. Analysis of market demand and potential sales opportunities within market and report back to GM (PCR and TBR). Monitor and gather data of running TBR tests and submit monthly reports on performance. Assist client with aligning prices to be more competitive in the market. Develop Sales Programs with rebate structures to increase sales. Review Sales programs effectiveness and redevelop if necessary. Maintain and improve relationship with clients and find and develop potentially new clients. Negotiating at senior Management level to attain goals and needs of both parties to improve and increase sales. Communication and feedback on relevant business information. Implementation, analysis and feedback on HR policies and procedures.