An experienced and hands-on business operations and sales manager, with a proven track record of establishing and implementing innovative business and sales strategies.Provides organisational leadership with a calm and steadying influence under pressure, and an open communication style. Successful career in managing sales, operational and technical staff along with real-world and pragmatic problem-solving skills. A persuasive and influential networker with substantial experience in new business development and establishing and maintaining effective business relationships at all levels. Areas of expertise:• Chief Business Officer is the position of the top operating executive of company. Responsible for business growth and profitability. Leading the companies’ client experience with a clear record of effective deal making and ultimate transactional and operational responsibility.• Responsible for the administrative, financial, and operational management of Compex.• Successfully increased the company's profitability by managing the sales manager and departmental managers and teams.• Set Targets for sales teams and individuals. • Develop sales strategies and ensure effective implementation of such strategies.• Implement new and improved systems and procedures on an ongoing basis • Support staff and assist with specific needs • Manage client complaints amicably, but firmly where necessary.• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with customers, suppliers and industry role players.• Hiring, management and dismissal of all employees.• Compile and submit monthly sales reports for the sales team.• Payroll and commission payments for staff.• Manage company’s debtors and creditors.• Alongside this role, I still handle my own key accounts from sale through to deliveryTel: 061 742 3759E-Mail: shlace@gmail.com
Compex South Africa
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Chief Business OfficerCompex South Africa Jan 2019 - PresentCity Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa• Chief Business Officer is the position of the top operating executive of company. Responsible for business growth and profitability. Leading the companies’ client experience with a clear record of effective deal making and ultimate transactional and operational responsibility.• Responsible for the administrative, financial, and operational management of Compex.
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Sales And Marketing ManagerCompex South Africa Jun 2016 - Jan 2019City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa- Manage sales team, check on daily activity, approval of proposals, ensure correct profit margin is achieved.- Set sales team budget per period, track performance of sales team and individuals- Personally, contribute to the sales teams targets with my personal sales.- Negotiating with industry suppliers for best rates and payment terms.- Ensuring timelines are met to delivery on client expectations.- Communicating with clients regarding deliverables, expectations, SLA’s and payments plans. - Increasing annual turnover while achieving required profit margin.- Brand development within the market place.- Contributed in all marketing strategies including social media, website and print media. - Training of junior sales persons
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Business Development ManagerCompex South Africa Feb 2008 - Jun 2016City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa• Building my client base, includes cold calling/handle incoming enquiries.• Building long lasting relationships with existing clients• Achieving quarterly and annual sales targets• Ensuring project is delivered according to clients’ expectations.• Working closely with design team to ensure design proposal meets clients’ requirements
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Account ManagerInternational Sports Company Jan 2007 - Jan 2008ISC sponsored the clothing for the 6 local cricket franchises under Cricket South Africa (CSA). My position was to liaise with CSA and the individual franchises, assist in designing the sporting apparel and merchandise, provide the teams with their requirements and sell replica gear to the public at large.
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Simon Lace Education Details
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Marketing Communications -
Northcliff High School
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What company does Simon Lace work for?
Simon Lace works for Compex South Africa
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Simon Lace's current role is Chief Business Officer at Compex South Africa.
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Simon Lace attended University Of Johannesburg, Northcliff High School.
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Simon Lace has skills like Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Events, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Event Planning, Account Management, Sales Management, Market Research.
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