Experience

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  INTER COASTAL COMMERCIAL

  • Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

  • Co-Owner Shareholder

    • 2018 - Present
    • Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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  SA Bullbars

  • Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

  • Eastern Cape Sales Executive

    • Jan 2016 - 2018
    • Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

    • Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers• Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships• Reach out to customer leads through cold calling• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule• Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments• Analyze the territory/market’s potential, track sales and status reports• Supply management with reports on sales activity• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends

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  ELT Group

  • Procurement Manager

    • Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

    In conjunction with the other members, determine the long-term strategic objectives of the business. Ensure business growth through directing and managing business operations activities to ensure these are delivered in accordance with the company’s strategy.• Oversee the day to day operations of the company• Supervising personnel, purchasing, research and development, manufacturing, marketing and sales departments• Contribute to the development and refinement of ELT’s vision and strategy• Support the overall process of management and corporate decision-making to ensure the organisation maximises its short, medium and long-term profitability and returns to its shareholders• Liaise with other executive heads on the implementation of the company’s strategic and operational plans• Develop, review, and report on the operations division’s strategy, ensuring the strategic objectives are well understood and executed by the heads of department • Attend and/or chair company meetings and staff forums in the business• Execute the responsibilities of a company according to lawful and ethical standards• Management of the overall Operations function• Maintain the reporting, communication and liaison on all company affairs at a level acceptable to the company controls• Ensure that operating objectives and standards of performance are owned by management as well as employees• Develop organisational culture, values, and reputation in its markets and with all staff, customers, suppliers, partners and regulatory/official bodiesPeople Management:• Build and lead an effective and cohesive management team • In consultation with HR, implement effective succession planning, people management, development, recruitment, and retention strategies for the division• Promotion of employment equity and transformation

  • Operations Manager

    • Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Parts Counter Salesman

    • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Service Advisor

    • Jan 2010 - Jan 2012