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Krugersdorp Area, South Africa

Advising home-owners on window and door lifestyle solutions Integrating indoor and outdoor to fit particular lifestyles.Providing Sales and Marketing solutions to role players in Window and door Industry.Wholesale, distributing and export of windows and door to neighbouring countries,Botswana,Mozambique, Zimbabwe.

Gauteng

-Distribute Aluminium windows and door, Stacking doors, Hinge doors , Pivot doors Shop fronts-Distribute wooden doors and windows, Glass Shower Doors, Garage doors , Transformer doors.-- Remove steel windows and replace with tailor-made aluminium windows.-We can close patios, entertainment areas and can do conversions from garages to offices.WE WOULD SPECIFICALLY ALSO TO DO BUSINESS WITH LIKE- MINDED PEOPLE IN BOTSWANA OR WANT ME TO PROVIDE OUR SERVICES AND PRODUCTS IN BOTSWANA.

West Rand Gauteng

Call on clients for new business, do measurements for pricing and quote preparation.Worked with strong ethics to build solid relationships with existing and new clients.Maintained a very high ratio for closing business due to my strong ability to relate, annalize and propose solutions to problems/needs through superior product knowledge in my field. Skilled ability to negotiate and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, highly detail orientated and organization of things to do and set effective priorities to increase outcome based efforts.Built and maintained sound relationships with suppliers and customers for future business in addition to close liaison with office staff to ensure streamlined processes and timeous presentation of quotes and delivery of goods.

Krugersdorp Area, South Africa

Relieve Branch Manager for six months at an outlying branch, put measures in place to increase turnover by 20% through creative showroom layout and merchandising and marketing strategies, reduced shrinkage through effective stock control and security measures specifically at receiving and dispatch.Acting sales manager, managed performance and output of four sales people, responsible for training coaching and performance management of underperforming sales staffExcellent product knowledge of home improvement products such as wooden, steel and aluminum doors, and windows, showers, fire places and garage doors.Visiting clients at home office or Business premises to measure and presenting creative solutions on closing of patios,garages removing and replacing old windows.Adept at drawing up quotes, making presentations and closing deals.Excellent telephone and client liaison skills to foster strong relationships and grow new business resulted in being awarded salesman of the year for two consecutive years.Responsible for Mentoring younger and less experience Colleagues.Networking with Roodepoort Chamber of Commerce and serving as Vice President at BNI Achievers Chapter.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Northcliff Nissan May 2007 to May 2008Sales Executive and Fleet Sales Manager NorthcliffDemonstrated superior knowledge of the brand by studying characteristics, features advantage benefits.Took pride in my position as a professional most often acting above beyond the call of duty.Adept at meeting corporate sales objectives through effective priorities and setting own pre-determined targets and selling to customer needs.Northwest Nissan May 2005 to May 2007Sales Executive KrugersdorpDeveloped buyers by maintaining rapport with previous customers from diaries maintained over more than five years, suggesting trade-ins, meeting prospects at community activities such as ROCCI, greeting drop-ins; responding to inquiries, recommending sales campaigns and promotions.Showed particular strength in closing sales by overcoming objections, and asking for the sale.Other duties included stock control, receiving of vehicles, reporting dealership sales.Hoogland Motors (Nissan) Feb 2003 to Apr 2005Sales Executive Newlands (Jhb)Sold new and used cars, adept at negotiating price and applied particular skill in this field*Set own goals and targets both short and long term so as to track with corporate expectations. * Provided sales management information by completing reports and submitting them on timeNorthwest Nissan Feb 2001 to Jan 2003Sales Executive KrugersdorpDemonstrated cars by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features; taking drives; explaining warranties and services Other duties included stock control, receiving of vehicles, reporting dealership sales, sourcing vehicles, physical checks against daily lists.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Netage Website design and Computer Centre May 1998 to Jan 2001Freelance Sales Executive Johannesburg*Selling of Computer hardware, software and internet solutions .* Act as liaison between client and web designer thus creating awesome websites still very active and successful today.Convincing clients the benefits of Websites in the early days of internet in South Africa .

Krugersdorp Area, South Africa

ABSA Bank Jan 1984 to April 1998Client Advisor and Service Point Manager K rugersdorpResponsible for contracting and achievement results of twenty two commercial branches’ foreign exchange departments in conjunction with each individual branch manager.Demonstrated strong initiative and innovation particularly with reference to client development, relationship management and company promotions.Responsible for all staff under my control in terms of supervision, coaching, meetings and grievance and disciplinary procedures.Chair meetings, drive sales and business development through development of marketing plans and local advertising campaigns.Promote sales of international financial instruments including letters of credit, foreign bills for collection, offshore accounts and travelers cheques.Risk management: Controlling that branch staff operate within policies and procedures.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

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Diploma In Marketing, Marketing

Matric, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Activities and Societies: Athletics, Rugby Academics

Certificate, Certificate In Principles Of Business Management