Eugene Van Rensburg
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Credentials
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Advancing Negotiation Skills course certificate
Scotwork UK LtdDec, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Manufacturing
Ellison-Webb TrainingJan, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Hospitality Management
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Experience
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Mercado
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Greece
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sales Manager
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Jan 2022 - Present
Mercado is the largest flooring distributor in the UK. Mercado is the largest flooring distributor in the UK.
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Industville Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Sales
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Oct 2019 - Dec 2021
Industville Ltd is a rapidly expanding company specialising in the manufacture of unique industrial vintage reproduction lighting and furniture. Industville have worked with a variety of distinguished retail, leisure and hospitality companies such as Jury’s Inn, Jamie Oliver’s Restaurants, Pizza Express, Ask Italian, Zizzi, Las Iguanas, Costa Coffee, Café Nero, SuperDry and Lush in addition to smaller scale interior projects and retail customers. Industville Ltd is a rapidly expanding company specialising in the manufacture of unique industrial vintage reproduction lighting and furniture. Industville have worked with a variety of distinguished retail, leisure and hospitality companies such as Jury’s Inn, Jamie Oliver’s Restaurants, Pizza Express, Ask Italian, Zizzi, Las Iguanas, Costa Coffee, Café Nero, SuperDry and Lush in addition to smaller scale interior projects and retail customers.
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Ecolab
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Account Manager
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Mar 2017 - Oct 2019
Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. Every day, we help make the world cleaner, safer and healthier – protecting people and vital resources. Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. Every day, we help make the world cleaner, safer and healthier – protecting people and vital resources.
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Swiss Pack Europe
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United Kingdom
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Manager (EMEA)
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May 2015 - Mar 2017
Swiss Pack Europe is a leading producer and innovator in flexible packaging having its manufacturing facility in India and marketing offices in U.K, USA and New Zealand. Swiss Pack manufactures products for a wide range of industries including food, pet food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, agriculture, pesticides, hygiene & detergents, and packaging. Swiss Pack Europe is a leading producer and innovator in flexible packaging having its manufacturing facility in India and marketing offices in U.K, USA and New Zealand. Swiss Pack manufactures products for a wide range of industries including food, pet food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, agriculture, pesticides, hygiene & detergents, and packaging.
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FenChem Biotek
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China
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Sales
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Oct 2012 - Dec 2014
As an active participant in the health and beauty industries, Fenchem Biotek LTD is specialized in developing, manufacturing and marketing active ingredients with high bio-activity and safety, serving the dietary supplements and functional food, cosmetic and feed industries with advanced ingredients and science-based nutrition solution. As an active participant in the health and beauty industries, Fenchem Biotek LTD is specialized in developing, manufacturing and marketing active ingredients with high bio-activity and safety, serving the dietary supplements and functional food, cosmetic and feed industries with advanced ingredients and science-based nutrition solution.
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INDEPENDENT SALES EXECUTIVE & MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
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Apr 2010 - Nov 2012
COMPANIES WORKED FOR: • AceCad Software (Steel Construction Detailing Software) • Global Packaging Products • SB Marketing (Hygiene Cleaning Chemicals and Equipment) • Primi Piatti Italian Restaurants COMPANIES WORKED FOR: • AceCad Software (Steel Construction Detailing Software) • Global Packaging Products • SB Marketing (Hygiene Cleaning Chemicals and Equipment) • Primi Piatti Italian Restaurants
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ACE Retail Solutions
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India
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Sales
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May 2007 - Jan 2010
Retail, Hospitality and FMCG supplier in South Africa with a range in disposable and reusable packaging products. Retail, Hospitality and FMCG supplier in South Africa with a range in disposable and reusable packaging products.
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Adapt Plc
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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SALES DEVELOPMENT
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Jul 2005 - May 2007
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for generating sales leads for field salespeople • Record keeping of generated leads for directors • Following up on leads that were passed on to sales consultants • First contact for customer service queries • Providing quotations for customers • Closing contracts for the company ACHIEVEMENTS: • Changed the way the company looked at Sales Development by making it more focused instead of just normal telesales • Was the first contact and held the first meeting with a company that turned out to be the biggest deal that the company did to that date. Show less
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Universal Group
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Education Management
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UTILITY SALES CONSULTANT
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Feb 2005 - Jun 2005
Responsible for promoting a utility company to secure new customer accounts Successfully achieved all daily and weekly targets for customer conversion Responsible for promoting a utility company to secure new customer accounts Successfully achieved all daily and weekly targets for customer conversion
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SALES REPRESENTATIVE
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Dec 1999 - Jan 2005
Retail, Hospitality and FMCG supplier in South Africa with a range in disposable and reusable packaging products. Retail, Hospitality and FMCG supplier in South Africa with a range in disposable and reusable packaging products.
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Crown Food Group
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South Africa
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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MARKETING & TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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Apr 1997 - Nov 1999
Customers: Spar, Pick n Pay, Independent Supermarkets, Restaurants, Take Away, Hotels) Responsible for sales, marketing, technical support and product development Headed Section that introduced new products to the market via exhibitions Managed corporate product sales and sales through individual store outlets Become a National Gourmet Specialist and Meat Exhibition Adviser to clients Set-up sections in food retail outlets to promote products and maximize profits Research & Developed new flavour profiles for products and introduced to the market Supervised, managed and motivated a small team of 2 Gourmet Advisers Started the European Flavour range of products generating very high sales levels Developed a highly successful range and won the confidence and trust of clients Show less
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Panarottis Pizza & Pasta
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Australia
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Restaurants
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100 - 200 Employee
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RESTAURANT MANAGER
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Jul 1996 - Mar 1997
Responsible for all operational management and customer relations activities Appointed to assess and turn around a failing branch within the group Led and motivated the team of restaurant staff and managed kitchen activities Developed and improved the menu and food cost management activities Stock control, general accounting and computer work Customer relations management, ensured delivery of high service standards Successfully turned the business around to become success within 5 months Show less
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Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport
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South Africa
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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CONCIERGE DESK ADVISER
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May 1995 - Jun 1996
Responsible for managing guest relations and all reception and cashier duties Responsible for managing guest relations and all reception and cashier duties
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RESTAURANT MANAGER
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Jan 1995 - Apr 1995
Responsible for all aspects of general restaurant and staff management Appointed to manage restaurant operations and kitchen activities Managed and motivated staff and ensured high standards of service delivery Developed customer relations and managed and oversaw stock control levels Responsible for all aspects of general restaurant and staff management Appointed to manage restaurant operations and kitchen activities Managed and motivated staff and ensured high standards of service delivery Developed customer relations and managed and oversaw stock control levels
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Education
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1994 - 1995
Three Cities International Hotel School
Certificate NQF 3, General Hospitality Management -
1989 - 1993
Jeugland High School
National Certificate (Matric) (GCSE), English, Afrikaans, Accounting, Business Economics, Maths, Geography
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