Devon Harris Email & Phone Number

South Africa

I am the Area Sales Manager for ELB Equipment and I look after the sales for Construction & Earthmoving Equipment for the Gauteng region. If you need any Equipment we offer a range of Construction Equipment such as Rollers, Pavers, Hammers, Backhoe Loaders and Earthmoving equipment we offer a range of Earthmoving Equipment such as Dozers, Landfill Compactors, Front End Loaders and Tracked Excavators. (SUMITOMO – DRESSTA – LOVOL )Contact me on devonh@elbquip.co.za or 0820639601 and I will go out my way to assist you.

South Africa

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Exceeded monthly sales goals and new customer penetration targets• 2022 I invoiced 500,000 Liters of Lubricants at a GP of 30% ytd exceeding target with 115%• Expand market penetration by building effective customer relationships• Increased customer base from R0 per Month to R5Million per Month in 4 years• One of the top performers for 3 years running at Atlas Oil• Responsible for consistent growth in new business and exceeding customer experiences• Building long lasting business relationships through performance and credibility. Develop positive rapport with people at all levels of responsibility• Utilized business pipeline tracking methods to grow sales• Introduced and sold new products to customers• Service both existing and prospective new accounts• Perform presentations and demonstrations of products• Make telephone calls to prospective customers in order to obtain customer needs• Develop effective proposals and quotations with internal staff• Coordinate sales efforts by maintaining liaison with different departments• Meet personal sales goals by executing workable sales strategies• Handling of key accounts with great customer service and follow ups• Handling of communication & progress reports for new orders • Mentored Junior sales reps by praising and guiding in the right direction• Provide backup & technical support to customers and ensure we are adding value and providing professional support• Handling & resolving of customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management • Increase market and profit share• Fine attention to detail where mistakes or other discrepancies are spotted and taking accountability if I make a mistake• Confident and Positive that I am the BEST at what I do• Great contacts in the Manufacturing, Mining and Transport sectors

Gauteng, South Africa

Implemented and managed the biggest Kanban Account in Gauteng with an average Turnover of R10Million a year. My duties included selling Industrial consumables and fasteners to manufacturing industries for mining and electrical automation.• Grow business by identifying and selling to new prospects; maintaining relationships with clients • Responsible for assigned sales targets (monthly, quarterly and annually) and achieved target.• Identify business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analysing sales options fact finding and problem solving.• Sells products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; Identifying problems and recommending solutions• Maintain relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements by providing different out the box ideas.• Identify product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors• Prepare weekly reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information against targets and goals.• Daily customer calls, visits and interactions. • Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing contact on a weekly basis• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies• Contribute to team effort and team growth by being an active player• Collect outstanding debits from clients and follow ups• Manage stock forecasts for up to 6 months• Great understanding of VMI (Vendor Management Inventory)• Prepared a weekly plan of calls & activities planned to maximize sales potential• Prepared a variety of status reports including sales calls & progress reports on activities in relation to sales meetings

South Africa

• Worked as the Junior Marketing assistant for Battery Cabin.• Brand marketing as the Willard agent for Kempton Park.• Developed marketing and sales processes for new and different target Markets• Managed the counts of the profits for the day and prepared the daily financial reports for the owners.• Managed the business, opened up shop and closed up shop• Managed current client relationships and created new client relationships• Did day to day sales at counter • Technician for Turbo protectors on all types of vehicles• Reported to the General Manager.• Plan & execute picking of loads in accordance with priority of load plan supplied by Distribution Planner to meet on-time deliveries.

Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa

Work in Sales assistant position helping with day to day sales and purchasing of products for the golf course.Helped with marketing and events to set up golf day events. Helped with payroll and cash ups with doing floats for restaurants and bar and golf cart business.

Gauteng, South Africa

Did cold calling Sales in the field selling switch board and VOIP solutions everyday.Closed over 35 clients in 6 monthsTraveled across South Africa with my teamDid extensive sales training and cold call pitches to close clients same day.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Rugby, Cricket, Athletics and Chess

High School Diploma

Grew up in Uganda and moved with my parents

Selling Skills And Sales Operations

Activities and Societies: • Attitude Mindset • Goal & Target Setting • Greeting • Prospecting • Fact Finding • Selection • Mastering.