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Stephanie Govender

Sales And Admin Manager
Johannesburg
Stephanie  Govender

Summary

Results-driven Sales Leader experienced in guiding teams to achieve significant revenue growth and customer acquisition. Achieved success through strategic planning and effective communication, fostering strong client relationships while adapting to market conditions. Committed to delivering sustained success and meeting organizational targets.

Overview

19
years of professional experience

Work History

PropertyCoZa South Africa ( Leading Edge)

Admin / Sales Manager
05.2021 - Current

Job overview

Administrative Management Responsibilities

  • Oversaw daily office operations and supervised support staff to ensure seamless workflow.
  • Recruit, train, mentor and develop Property Practitioners (Both Rookies and Professionals
  • Set sales targets and build strategic marketing plans.

Management of show houses ( Keys, Accesses, Contracts)

  • Monitor market trends and track performance reports.
  • Established sales targets and developed strategic marketing plans to drive revenue.
  • Manage daily office operations and supervise support staff.
  • Management and Maintenance of internal systems and expediting of deals relating to the transfer process.
  • Maintain property listings, records, and closing documents.
  • Facilitated complex client negotiations and supported agents in closing deals.
  • Organize filing systems and compliance paperwork.

Self Employed Services

Manager /Business Owner
09.2016 - Current

Job overview

Home Industry Business Owner

  • Manage client relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Control costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Managed client relationships, enhancing satisfaction and securing repeat business.
  • Establish quality control measures to maintain high service standards.
  • Catering and Function Hire
  • Controlled costs to maintain budget compliance and support profit growth.
  • Built high-performing teams through targeted recruitment, onboarding, and talent development.
  • Oversee inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.

ABB South Africa

Buyer / Strategic Sourcing
02.2010 - 09.2016

Job overview

Supplier Sourcing & Negotiation:

  • Identified vendors, conducted RFQs, and negotiated pricing and terms to optimize supplier relationships.
  • Importing parts required for building of motors and generators.

Importing of parts required for building of motors and generators.

  • Purchase Order & Contract Management:
  • Issuing purchase orders and managing contracts, from initiation to delivery.
  • Maintain 98% OTD (On Time Delivery)

Cost & Inventory Control:

  • Managed stock levels to prevent shortages, ensuring continuous availability of consignment stock.
  • Analyzing spend trends and implementing cost saving measures.

Risk & Quality Assurance:

  • Monitoring market trends, ensuring quality, and managing supply chain risks.

Communication and Reporting:

  • Reported weekly to management on delivery status, facilitating timely execution of motor and generator assembly.

Bytes Technology Group

Executive PA to CRM Director
05.2008 - 07.2009

Job overview

Administrative & Executive Support

  • Managed and prioritized Director’s calendar, scheduling cross-functional syncs with marketing, sales, and IT teams across all provinces to enhance collaboration.
  • Handle incoming emails, phone calls, and internal requests, acting as the primary gatekeeper and point of contact.
  • Coordinate complex travel arrangements and process expense reports.

Meeting & Project Coordination

  • Prepared agendas, compiled data packets, and recorded action minutes during CRM strategy and performance review meetings to drive informed decision-making.
  • Track action items and project deadlines across department initiatives to ensure the Director stays on schedule.
  • Format presentations, charts, and high-level reports regarding customer metrics and campaign updates.

Specialized CRM & Office Support

ABSA BUILD A HOUSE CAMPAIGN

  • Led the build a house campaign, overseeing the construction of 3-4 RDP houses for charity.

Leitz Tooling Systems

Sales Admin
08.2007 - 04.2008

Job overview

Order Processing & Management

  • Processed incoming orders accurately using internal intranet systems to ensure timely fulfillment.
  • Validated customer details, pricing discounts, and inventory availability to prevent order discrepancies.
  • Issuing of daily sales invoices, order confirmations, and delivery notes.
  • Tracked shipment statuses and updated customers on delays to maintain transparency and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Importing and Exporting of material as per order and stock requirement from head office in Germany and other international countries.

Education

Damelin Business School
Gauteng

Certificate from Business Management
04.2001

Lenasia South Secondary
Gauteng

High School Diploma
04.2001

Skills

Sales expertise

Sales strategy

Sales methodology

Sales analytics

Client management

Account management

Sales team training

Staff management

Team development

Performance management

Team motivation

Strategic planning

Product knowledge

System training

Relationship building

Communication skills

Timeline

Admin / Sales Manager

PropertyCoZa South Africa ( Leading Edge)
05.2021 - Current

Manager /Business Owner

Self Employed Services
09.2016 - Current

Buyer / Strategic Sourcing

ABB South Africa
02.2010 - 09.2016

Executive PA to CRM Director

Bytes Technology Group
05.2008 - 07.2009

Sales Admin

Leitz Tooling Systems
08.2007 - 04.2008

Damelin Business School

Certificate from Business Management
04.2001

Lenasia South Secondary

High School Diploma
04.2001
Stephanie Govender Sales And Admin Manager