Dion Van Aardt Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg, Gp, Za

South Africa

• Skilled in coordinating the sale of property from the initial valuation and client instruction. • Excellent in advertising and showing the property to potential purchasers.• Exceptional ability to exchange and completion of the sale at the best possible price for the seller. • Presenting purchase offers to sellers for consideration. • Interviewing clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking. • Responsible for reviewing and analysing the client's… Show more • Skilled in coordinating the sale of property from the initial valuation and client instruction. • Excellent in advertising and showing the property to potential purchasers.• Exceptional ability to exchange and completion of the sale at the best possible price for the seller. • Presenting purchase offers to sellers for consideration. • Interviewing clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking. • Responsible for reviewing and analysing the client's financial records/statements.• Prioritized and managed on-going negotiations with more than 30 clients simultaneously.• Preparing documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds, and leases.• Canvassing for vacancies within the commercial and industrial property arena, continuously adding listings to various internet marketing channels. • Accompanying potential buyers/tenants to appropriate properties, and networking with landlords and other professionals to formulate leads. I'm also responsible for drawing up sales/lease agreements and ensuring that all relevant legal docs are in place. • Consulting with buyers and sellers by preparing Comparative Market Analyses for specific property types and advised consumers on value-add investment opportunities• Achieve sales goals at JLL SA, that isregarded as one of Gauteng's most accomplished and successful commercial real estate multi-family brokers units. Show less

East Rand, Gauteng

-Assisted businesses, landlords, tenants, and investors in buying, selling, and leasing of commercial and industrial real estate.-My duties as a Commercial Property Broker included the sales and leasing of commercial properties, i.e. offices, warehouses, commercial land, new development properties. -Negotiated lease terms between landlords and tenants to execution.-Prepared and submitted proposals for future or existing clients.-Supervised construction phase of tenant… Show more -Assisted businesses, landlords, tenants, and investors in buying, selling, and leasing of commercial and industrial real estate.-My duties as a Commercial Property Broker included the sales and leasing of commercial properties, i.e. offices, warehouses, commercial land, new development properties. -Negotiated lease terms between landlords and tenants to execution.-Prepared and submitted proposals for future or existing clients.-Supervised construction phase of tenant improvements.-Identified and approached qualified prospects by phoning and canvassing.-Responsible for reviewing and analysing client's financial records/statements.-Prioritized and managed on-going negotiations with more than 30 clients simultaneously.-Analyzed and sought potential deals, established client relationships, and marketed properties.-Canvassing for vacancies within the commercial and industrial property arena, continuously adding listings to various internet marketing channels. -Achieve sales goals, working for RE/MAX Commercial, regarded as one of Gautengs most accomplished and successful commercial real estate multi-family brokers units. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

-As general manager responsible for business plans & sales, strategic development of three different business units, i.e. Kutu/Codicil/ENM Trading Johannesburg, Kutu/Codicil/ENM Bloemfontein and Kutu/Codicil/ENM Mafikeng. With each of their own cost centers dealing with the supply of all stationary and corporate branding utensils.-Manage cash flow, compliance management, administering IT infrastructure systems etc.-Recruitment, training and mentoring, general admin, operational, and… Show more -As general manager responsible for business plans & sales, strategic development of three different business units, i.e. Kutu/Codicil/ENM Trading Johannesburg, Kutu/Codicil/ENM Bloemfontein and Kutu/Codicil/ENM Mafikeng. With each of their own cost centers dealing with the supply of all stationary and corporate branding utensils.-Manage cash flow, compliance management, administering IT infrastructure systems etc.-Recruitment, training and mentoring, general admin, operational, and sales team. -Develop a distribution network for stationary range and accessories in trade channel-Develop modern retail channel for the brand.DUTIES-Oversee and manage new product launches through various channels-All sales, admin, accounting, dispatch, general and branch managers report to me directly in all respective branches.-Provide leadership, guidance and vision to the organization’s staff in all areas of the business.-Develop strategic plans by studying financial opportunities; presenting and recommending business objectives. Show less

Melrose Arch

•The Prana Bottling Company sells and distributes a whole range of Still and Sparkling PET bottles (Polyethylene Terephthalate) and Glass bottled water to the hospitality, corporate and retail sectors (personalizing labels for majority of organizations).•Presenting marketing strategies and budgets to the CFO and CEO monthly.•Implementing and establishing new distribution channels nationally.•Implementing new distribution strategies, managing distributors and supervising stock… Show more •The Prana Bottling Company sells and distributes a whole range of Still and Sparkling PET bottles (Polyethylene Terephthalate) and Glass bottled water to the hospitality, corporate and retail sectors (personalizing labels for majority of organizations).•Presenting marketing strategies and budgets to the CFO and CEO monthly.•Implementing and establishing new distribution channels nationally.•Implementing new distribution strategies, managing distributors and supervising stock control at bottling plant.•Negotiating trading terms with distributors at boardroom level.•Implementing and managing sales, suppliers and bottling plant budget plans.•Developing and implementing strategic sales plans for nationally operations.•Redesigning and redeveloping current brands new labeling and packaging for the whole PET and Glass Bottled water range.•Managing Key Accounts like Makro, Pick n Pay, Fedics, Invalu etc. Negotiating promotions at Key Accounts level, ensuring implementation and execution of promotions are actioned timeously.•Responsible for execution of whole project, implementing sales and distribution strategies nationally within the Hospitality (restaurants, hotels and catering) and Retail (FMCG) sectors. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

-As experts in international trading, NIOD TRADING SERVICES is involved in every stage upon client contact to completion of service offering with continual functional and information support. Our extensive skills encompass all aspects of trading and operations, including business requirements definition, development of functional specifications for client approval, and overseeing the whole trading process within the supply chain pipeline to fit specific client needs.-Unlike other trading… Show more -As experts in international trading, NIOD TRADING SERVICES is involved in every stage upon client contact to completion of service offering with continual functional and information support. Our extensive skills encompass all aspects of trading and operations, including business requirements definition, development of functional specifications for client approval, and overseeing the whole trading process within the supply chain pipeline to fit specific client needs.-Unlike other trading firms, at NIOD TRADING SERVICES we possess operations experience in all aspects of exports and imports. We are well versed in all aspects of multiple product management, from marketing products to managing the supply chain logistics. We pride ourselves on our proven track record for effectively administering multiple trade lanes. This is due to effectively directing team members in the managing of clients needs to ensure that all business requirements are met within budget restraints and time schedules. In addition, NIOD TRADING SERVICES has experience with large entities, and having been responsible for the successful implementation and managing of numerous trading ventures. Show less

Johannesburg

•Implemented and managed new Cash Van Sales operations strategies in all seven branches nationally in South Africa selling and distributing Wrigley’s chewing gum to all outlets. •Implement company sales strategies, objectives and plans in assigned territories and provided leadership to 29 sales professionals nationally.•Achieve Wrigley’s sales volumes, revenue, and profitability goals for the national operation of R4,5 million per month. •Selling and distributing via Cash Vans sales… Show more •Implemented and managed new Cash Van Sales operations strategies in all seven branches nationally in South Africa selling and distributing Wrigley’s chewing gum to all outlets. •Implement company sales strategies, objectives and plans in assigned territories and provided leadership to 29 sales professionals nationally.•Achieve Wrigley’s sales volumes, revenue, and profitability goals for the national operation of R4,5 million per month. •Selling and distributing via Cash Vans sales and distribution operation all Wrigley products to the Pick n Pay franchise stores, all Spar stores, Fourquarts (BP, Engen, Shell, Total, Sasol), in total more than a thousand retail outlets nationally.•Activating national sales initiatives and promotions to enhance Wrigley’s brand development and maximizing brand performance. •Developing nationally a business and market plans for Wrigley’s products in the assigned markets, indicating therein sales volumes, margins, market share and market spends.•Building and maintaining effective communication channels between sales management and other departments to ensure smooth execution of business plans and strategies.From September 2007:•Managed a sales force of 90 members.•Account management of 30 Principles at any given stage, and more than 7000 line items across all 1 Tier retail outlets i.e. Shoprite, Chekers/Hypers, PnP/Hypers, Spar stores and all wholesales and independent wholesalers within the FMCG retail sectors. •Liaising sales objectives with suppliers based on sales targets set annually.•Monitor weekly regional sales VS targets and implement corrective actions as required. •Setting individual sales targets for each sales person and ensuring they meet overall sales objectives of R 75 million per month.•Measuring sales peoples, merchandisers performance by using score cards on a continues basis! Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

•Strategizing business pipeline, financial forecasting and budgeting, overall business delivery, generating of various business reports.•Analyzing at board level clients needs through cross-functional collaboration, delivery of presentations to clients.•Developing of high value business solutions, completion of hardware (HP, IBM, Mecer, PC’s and Servers, routers switches) and software (Linux, Unix Servers, full range of Microsoft suite of products) proposals.•Managing of new and… Show more •Strategizing business pipeline, financial forecasting and budgeting, overall business delivery, generating of various business reports.•Analyzing at board level clients needs through cross-functional collaboration, delivery of presentations to clients.•Developing of high value business solutions, completion of hardware (HP, IBM, Mecer, PC’s and Servers, routers switches) and software (Linux, Unix Servers, full range of Microsoft suite of products) proposals.•Managing of new and ongoing projects by collaborating between clients and development teams.•Following the proposal process, negotiation of the deals and contract signature at boardroom level.•Facilitating various projects and acting as an intermediary at all levels. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

-Financial Advisor, assisted clients in wealth creation by providing expertise in the areas of the full range of personal investment planning (Liberty/Stanfin Unit Trusts, Liberty/Stanfin Endowment etc.), and asset management, retirement planning, estate planning, wealth creation and pension funds.-Clients are obtained by cold calling and high level networking.-An extensive personal computerized financial analysis would be done on an individual bases, all my clients were pitched at… Show more -Financial Advisor, assisted clients in wealth creation by providing expertise in the areas of the full range of personal investment planning (Liberty/Stanfin Unit Trusts, Liberty/Stanfin Endowment etc.), and asset management, retirement planning, estate planning, wealth creation and pension funds.-Clients are obtained by cold calling and high level networking.-An extensive personal computerized financial analysis would be done on an individual bases, all my clients were pitched at middle management and senior management level of which most were directors and CEO’s of large corporate organizations.-Member of LUASA. Show less

Johannesburg

•Developing Supply Chain Services for picking and packing, warehousing and distribution of hazardous goods within the domestic arena, concentrating mainly on chemical and hazardous warehousing and distribution handling.•Negotiating supply chain services at boardroom level, implementing service level agreements.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

•Business Development Manager for a financial reporting tool called F9 and a Customer Relations Manager (CRM) software sales tool called Sales Tracker.•Targeting clients with sizable sales forces to market Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software called Sales Tracker.•Collaborating with high-level stakeholders, selling at board and senior executive level by analysing clients overall needs and reviewing key solutions to enhance clients reporting capabilities by implementing F9… Show more •Business Development Manager for a financial reporting tool called F9 and a Customer Relations Manager (CRM) software sales tool called Sales Tracker.•Targeting clients with sizable sales forces to market Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software called Sales Tracker.•Collaborating with high-level stakeholders, selling at board and senior executive level by analysing clients overall needs and reviewing key solutions to enhance clients reporting capabilities by implementing F9 software reporting solutions.•Ensuring ongoing revenue and profitability of targeted accounts and the development of new revenue streams involving services and solutions within these accounts for UCS.•Managing channel partners and suppliers, negotiate prices and services.•Building business cases and customer proposals, have strong business processes and practice analysis skills.•Project management of software developments and implementation of clients needs accordingly. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

•Developing all Supply Chain Services (SCS) Logistical service offerings on all global trade lanes on both imports and exports.•Negotiated rates with all various Airfreight and Shipping Lines to and from all trade lanes globally.•Responsibility for sales, marketing, logistics/distribution across African affiliates outside South Africa, as well as central operational support services.•Overall responsibility for translating Renfreight Circle’s global strategy into a profitable and… Show more •Developing all Supply Chain Services (SCS) Logistical service offerings on all global trade lanes on both imports and exports.•Negotiated rates with all various Airfreight and Shipping Lines to and from all trade lanes globally.•Responsibility for sales, marketing, logistics/distribution across African affiliates outside South Africa, as well as central operational support services.•Overall responsibility for translating Renfreight Circle’s global strategy into a profitable and customer focused approach for Africa.•Targeting all corporate companies with specialized logistics requirements by cross selling and opportunity optimization in all industry verticals, using all channels for Business Development to optimize sales.•Detailed studies of the various market segments including Mining, Energy & Industrial Manufacturing in all countries. •Develop and execute marketing plans, both short & long term range, to drive business growth & expansion of services, both for inbound & outbound volumes of cargo Airfreight and Sea freight. •Conduct market research to identify current and future trends and implement marketing plan to ensure profitability of business for containers, break-bulk, LCL, FCL, project cargoes and bulk. •Review and develop business strategies for customers within industry verticals providing them with value added services. •Development of new markets both directly and indirectly within our existing customers. Show less

Diploma, Business Management Diploma

4 Year Diploma, Theology/Theological Studies

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