Paul Strydom Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg, Gp, Za

Johannesburg

Spearheaded the growth and restructuring of the Sales Department, recruiting, training, and coaching a team of Account and Product Managers.Established and implemented sales strategies, achieving consistent revenue growth and exceeding targets.Directed sales cadences, including weekly team meetings, pipeline reviews, and performance analysis.Built innovative pricing models and tailored sales solutions aligned with client needs.Orchestrated marketing initiatives such as product launches and company events, enhancing brand awareness.Delivered data-driven insights to senior management, aligning sales strategies with company objectives.Fostered a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement through coaching and mentorship.Negotiated high-value contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs), ensuring mutual benefits.

Sandton

Transitioned from IT to Sales on the recommendation of the CEO, leveraging technical expertise and interpersonal skills.Managed a portfolio of 26 clients, delivering tailored connectivity, telephony, and surveillance solutions.Built strong relationships with top corporate clients, ensuring high satisfaction and contract retention.Developed new business opportunities in niche markets, including rural and remote areas.

Sandton

Managed multi-disciplinary projects, including Fibre Optic Networks, Wireless Networks, and Access Control.Established reseller agreements with leading technology manufacturers.Delivered end-to-end software implementation projects, ensuring alignment with client goals.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Employed at Imperial Group (Auto Pedigree). During my employment I have gained extensive experience in the IT Infrastructure, IT Service Delivery and Telephony fields.Key Responsibilities:> Leading & Managing IT Service Delivery Department & personnel;> Performing Recruitment & Selection, Coaching, Appraisals and Development & Growth of IT personnel;> Oversee & Manage Virtual Servers and Physical Servers, IT Security through Firewall & Endpoint security, Networks (Wi-Fi, WAN & LAN);> Responsible for set up of Disaster Recovery solution> Server & Desktop/Laptop Backups & Live Replication of Virtual Servers;> Monitoring & Management of Office Automation;> Implementation & Administration of Company Intranet;> Conduct all IT, Telephony, Software & Office Automation Procurement;> Management of Microsoft Volume Licensing & Agreement;> IT Infrastructure Planning & Implementations (Project Management) and Maturity Assessments;> Researching and testing new technologies;> Forecasting, Creating & Management of National IT Budgets;> Management, Scheduling and Analyzing of all IT Expenses;> Telephony Infrastructure & Accounts Management;> Management of Company Mobile Devices and BYOD;> Mobile Device Management Software (MDM);> Responsible for managing Vendor & Supplier Accounts and Relationships> Audio / Visual Implementation> Project Managing of bespoke company web based applications.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

My role was the Head IT Specialist / Administrator. During my employment, I have performed the following:∙ IT Procurement, Managing of LAN, WAN & Office Automation∙ Customer database administration - CRM System∙ Overseeing data capturing∙ Selecting, Recruiting & Managing of Staff∙ Procurement & Logistics of Marketing Material

Saim Programme In Business Management, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Communication, Human Resource Management, Self Management

National Certificate: Generic Management, Business Administration, Management And Operations, Nqf Level 5

National Certificate of Generic Management applied to the Motor Industry.

Comptia A+, It Hardware / Software

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