Experience

Central Support Systems

• South Africa
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Representative at Central Support Systems

  • Mar 2018 - Present



Union Electrical Wholesalers

• Sales Representative

  • Aug 2013 - Present

  Responsible for the full functionality of Sales which involved day to day co-ordination of all sales activities such as the taking of orders, faxing/emailing of orders, processing of invoices/credit notes ect. Negotiating and calculating of all quoted prices to maintain acceptable margin, while trying to minimize expenses to achieve sales budgets set by management. Foster strong relationships with existing and new customers and staying abreast with developments and advantages in the market and industries. Key client base include Mining and Industrial as well as Electrical contractors. Daily sales calls to allocated and new customers. Generating of accurate quotes and follow ups of submitted quotes. Taking orders by phone, fax, email. Processing sales orders to meet customer requirements and delivery dates ie. Capturing of goods, Sourcing of non stocked items for the best price, Generating Purchase orders/Requisitions and generating of all Delivery notes. Sourcing and buying of all non stocked items. Liaise with Stores, Factories, Stores Manager to ensure delivery schedules are met. Regular feedback on market changes, competitor activities ect to my Sales Manager. Keeping of all Customer and Suppliers contact details as well as contact person. Guiding and informing customers of available products or specials and thus influencing and directing customers "purchasing and decision making process" Calculating and negotiating price to ensure best possible profit margins. Follow up on outstanding debt. Warning customers when order delivery dates cannot be met for reasons to be. Keeping expenses to a minimum by effective planning daily activities. Alignment of daily activities to achieve sales budgets as set by Management. Show less



Power Process Systems

• Aeroton

• Sales Representative

  • Mar 2017 - Mar 2018



Barlec Zenith Electrical

• Internal Sales Executive

  • Jul 2013 - Mar 2017

  Responsible for the full functionality of Sales which involved day to day co-ordination of all sales activities such as the taking of orders, faxing/emailing of orders, processing of invoices/credit notes ect. Negotiating and calculating of all quoted prices to maintain acceptable margin, while trying to minimize expenses to achieve sales budgets set by management. Foster strong relationships with existing and new customers and staying abreast with developments and advantages in the market and industries. Key client base include Mining and Industrial as well as Electrical contractors.Daily sales calls to allocated and new customers.Generating of accurate quotes and follow ups of submitted quotes.Taking orders by phone, fax, email.Processing sales orders to meet customer requirements and delivery dates ie. Capturing of goods, Sourcing of non stocked items for the best price, Generating Purchase orders/Requisitions and generating of all Delivery notes.Sourcing and buying of all non stocked items.Liaise with Stores, Factories, Stores Manager to ensure delivery schedules are met.Regular feedback on market changes, competitor activities ect to my Sales Manager.Keeping of all Customer and Suppliers contact details as well as contact person.Guiding and informing customers of available products or specials and thus influencing and directing customers "purchasing and decision making process" Calculating and negotiating price to ensure best possible profit margins.Follow up on outstanding debt.Warning customers when order delivery dates cannot be met for reasons to be.Keeping expenses to a minimum by effective planning daily activities.Alignment of daily activities to achieve sales budgets as set by Management. Show less

• Sales Manager

  • Nov 2008 - Jul 2013

  Internal Sales Executive - Responsible for the full functionality of Sales which involved day to day co-ordination of all sales activities such as the taking of orders, faxing/emailing of orders, processing of invoices/credit notes ect. Negotiating and calculating of all quoted prices to maintain acceptable margin, while trying to minimize expenses to achieve sales budgets set by management. Foster strong relationships with existing and new customers and staying abreast with developments and advantages in the market and industries. Key client base include Mining and Industrial as well as Electrical contractors. Show less



Union Electrical Wholesale

• Sales Executive

  • 2012 - 2013

  Responsible for the full functionality of Sales which involved day to day co-ordination of all sales activities such as the taking of orders, faxing/emailing of orders, processing of invoices/credit notes ect. Negotiating and calculating of all quoted prices to maintain acceptable margin, while trying to minimize expenses to achieve sales budgets set by management. Foster strong relationships with existing and new customers and staying abreast with developments and advantages in the market and industries. Key client base include Mining and Industrial as well as Electrical contractors.Daily sales calls to allocated and new customers.Generating of accurate quotes and follow ups of submitted quotes.Taking orders by phone, fax, email.Processing sales orders to meet customer requirements and delivery dates ie. Capturing of goods, Sourcing of non stocked items for the best price, Generating Purchase orders/Requisitions and generating of all Delivery notes.Sourcing and buying of all non stocked items.Liaise with Stores, Factories, Stores Manager to ensure delivery schedules are met.Regular feedback on market changes, competitor activities ect to my Sales Manager.Keeping of all Customer and Suppliers contact details as well as contact person.Guiding and informing customers of available products or specials and thus influencing and directing customers "purchasing and decision making process" Calculating and negotiating price to ensure best possible profit margins.Follow up on outstanding debt.Warning customers when order delivery dates cannot be met for reasons to be.Keeping expenses to a minimum by effective planning daily activities.Alignment of daily activities to achieve sales budgets as set by Management. Show less

• Sales Executive

  • 2012 - 2013

• Sales Executive

  • 2012 - 2013



First Tech Manufacturing

• Benrose, Johannesburg

• Works Manager

  • Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

  Works Manager - Managed two factories, Cabman - jobbing, mass and process production runs and Fabristeel - jobbing and batch production runs. Department divisions included: Assembly, Powder Coating plant and Special Products (Panels Division) Works Manager - Managed two factories, Cabman - jobbing, mass and process production runs and Fabristeel - jobbing and batch production runs. Department divisions included: Assembly, Powder Coating plant and Special Products (Panels Division)



Enclotech

• Owner

  • Feb 2007 - Nov 2008

  A registered Close Corporation that manufacture and trade mainly to Electrical Engineering Consultants and small Electrical Wholesalers, focusing on meeting special customer requirements. A registered Close Corporation that manufacture and trade mainly to Electrical Engineering Consultants and small Electrical Wholesalers, focusing on meeting special customer requirements.



First Tech Tecnologia

• Brazil
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Works Manager

  • Feb 2006 - Feb 2007

  Managed two factories, Cabman - jobbing, mass and process production runs and Fabristeel - jobbing and batch production runs. Department divisions included: Assembly, Powder Coating plant and Special Products (Panels Division)Responsible for controlling all operational and departmental functions in: Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, HR and Finance.Ensure that strict compliance of the OSH Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labor Relations Act, Employment Equity Act and the Main agreement laws are adhered to.Establish strong management teams, reviewing the performance of subordinates and identifying training needs and plan personnel development where appropriate.Manage business through department managers to ensure that Quality, Cost and Delivery targets are met. Clearly define objectives for all departments, establish measures to monitor and track improvements.Ensure that all operational procedures & processes are implemented, reviewed and maintained.Manage, motivate and discipline of all department staff.Work closely with GM to ensure a smooth running and productive working relationship.Involved in the pre-production (planning) stage, working out the human and material resources needed, making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality, ensuring that the production is cost effective.Ensure that goods and services are produced efficiently, that they are off the right quality, quantity, and cost, and that they are produced on time, to the satisfaction of the customer.Manage and control maintenance requirements of the facility and departments, being responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment and machines.Responsible for manufacturing layouts & improvements and conducting continuous process improvement s.Responsible for training programs for manufacturing assembly operations. Show less

• Production Manager

  • Jul 2001 - Jan 2006

  Planning, coordination and control of all operational processes.Co-ordination of sales orders and relevant drawings required for production, production meetings, and daily and weekly production reports.Manage business through department supervisors to ensure that Quality, Cost and Delivery targets are met.Ensure on time delivery, advise production methods, ensure planned maintenance of machinery, internal ordering of raw material and tool requirements, liaise with machinery suppliers on maintenance of equipment.Ensures that goods and services are produced efficiently; that they are of the right quality, quantity, and cost; and that they are produced on time, to the satisfaction of the customer. Responsible for both human and material resources.Overseeing the production process, drawing up a production schedule. Ensuring that the production is cost effective. Responsible for personnel management for manufacturing operations through supervisors.Making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality.Working out the human and material resources needed.Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed. Responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment. Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programs.Liaising among different departments, e.g. suppliers, managers. Working with managers to implement the company's policies and goals. Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed.Reviewing the performance of subordinates. Identifying training needs. Involved in both the pre-production (planning) stage as well as the production (control and supervision) stage. Ensure that all corporate operational procedures & processes are implemented, reviewed & maintained. Show less

• Production Supervisor

  • Jul 1998 - Jul 2001

  General supervision and maintaining of production staff/workflows and monitoring quality. Responsible for achieving the short term objectives laid down by my production manager i.e. Production output, overtime cost, safety, yield, wasteReallocate task or rescheduling production where necessary.General housekeeping and continual improvement activities.Labor resourcing and controlling absimtieesmGeneral operations.



Litemaster Div. of Powertech

• Automated machine setter

  • Feb 1998 - May 1998

  Automated Machine Setter Setting up automated machines for scheduled production runs. Responsible for production and staff General housekeeping in my division. Automated Machine Setter Setting up automated machines for scheduled production runs. Responsible for production and staff General housekeeping in my division.



First Tech Tecnologia

• Brazil
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Strategic Support Systems

  • Oct 1996 - Feb 1998

  Responsible for the full functionality of Sales which involved day to day co-ordination of all sales activities such as the taking of orders, faxing/emailing of orders, processing of invoices/credit notes ect. Negotiating and calculating of all quoted prices to maintain acceptable margin, while trying to minimize expenses to achieve sales budgets set by management. Foster strong relationships with existing and new customers and staying abreast with developments and advantages in the market and industries. Key client base include Mining and Industrial as well as Electrical contractors. Daily sales calls to allocated and new customers. Generating of accurate quotes and follow ups of submitted quotes. Taking orders by phone, fax, email. Processing sales orders to meet customer requirements and delivery dates ie. Capturing of goods, Sourcing of non stocked items for the best price, Generating Purchase orders/Requisitions and generating of all Delivery notes. Sourcing and buying of all non stocked items. Liaise with Stores, Factories, Stores Manager to ensure delivery schedules are met. Regular feedback on market changes, competitor activities ect to my Sales Manager. Keeping of all Customer and Suppliers contact details as well as contact person. Guiding and informing customers of available products or specials and thus influencing and directing customers "purchasing and decision making process" Calculating and negotiating price to ensure best possible profit margins. Follow up on outstanding debt. Warning customers when order delivery dates cannot be met for reasons to be. Keeping expenses to a minimum by effective planning daily activities. Alignment of daily activities to achieve sales budgets as set by Management. Show less



Litemaster Div. of Powertech

• Eccentric Press Supervisor

  • Feb 1994 - Sep 1996

  Setting up eccentric presses scheduled for production. Responsible for production and staff. General housekeeping in my division.; Tool & Cutter Grinder/Machine Setter Setting up eccentric presses scheduled for production. Responsible for production and staff. General housekeeping in my division. Setting up eccentric presses scheduled for production. Responsible for production and staff. General housekeeping in my division.; Tool & Cutter Grinder/Machine Setter Setting up eccentric presses scheduled for production. Responsible for production and staff. General housekeeping in my division.