Ashleigh Mekoa
Westville
Summary
Dynamic Technical Sales Manager with proven success at HEK GROUP SA, excelling in customer relationship management and technical sales. Expert in crafting tailored proposals and leveraging negotiation skills to drive significant sales growth. Adept at utilizing CAD software and project management to deliver innovative solutions and enhance client satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Sales Manager
HEK GROUP SA
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Maintained strong business relationships with customers in assigned territory to drive sales growth.
- Compiled thorough reports analyzing customer interests, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities.
- Created detailed proposals and quotations adapted to meet the needs of current and prospective clients.
- Assembled documentation essential for projects and tenders.
- Facilitated phone calls and personal meetings with both existing and prospective customers.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Handled many customer issues monthly, resolving problems quickly and effectively.
- Promoted and sold new electric motors to expand market reach.
- Provided accurate quotes for electric motors, gearboxes, and VSD products. Implemented marketing initiatives to boost product awareness.
Sales, Administration and Payroll
KWP PROJECTS
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Oversaw daily office operations, managing schedules and maintaining accurate records.
- Input and update information in company databases, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Organized, filed, and maintained both physical and electronic document systems.
- Served as primary contact for internal and external communications via emails and calls.
- Managed appointments, meetings, and events for team members and senior management.
- Addressed client inquiries, offering necessary support to enhance satisfaction.
- Prepared reports on financial, operational, or performance data as requested by management.
- Calculated and processed employee salaries, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
HSE Administrator
GRINAKER LTA
04.2013 - 08.2015
- Organized and maintained HSE-related documents for efficient access and retrieval.
- Ensured safety plans included hazard identification and mitigation strategies were updated.
- Prepared and managed incident reports, documenting injuries, near misses, and safety issues.
- Verified compliance of all HSE documentation with local and international safety regulations.
- Maintained records for employee safety training, certifications, and qualifications.
- Documented findings from safety audits and site inspections, ensuring corrective actions were recorded.
- Managed accurate records of distribution and maintenance of PPE and safety equipment.
- Recorded minutes for safety meetings, toolbox talks, and other HSE-related discussions.
Education
Project Management - Level 4
SERVICES SETA
Durban01-2020
Multi-Disciplinary Drawing Office Practice - N4/N5
Academy of Advanced Technology
Durban01-2018
MATRIC -
Ridge Park College
Durban, South Africa01-2011
Skills
- Technical sales
- Customer relationship management
- Negotiation skills
- CAD software
- Technical documentation
- Design engineering
- MS office suite
- Xero software experience
- Project management
References
- HEK GROUP SA, Kerwin Mekoa, Director, 081450 2129
- KWP PROJECTS, Kerwin Mekoa, Director, 081 450 2129
- GRINAKER LTA, Samantha McVie, Safety Co-Ordinator, 064 650 5710
Timeline
Technical Sales Manager
HEK GROUP SA
01.2021 - 12.2024
Sales, Administration and Payroll
KWP PROJECTS
10.2015 - 01.2017
HSE Administrator
GRINAKER LTA
04.2013 - 08.2015
Project Management - Level 4
SERVICES SETA
Multi-Disciplinary Drawing Office Practice - N4/N5
Academy of Advanced Technology
MATRIC -
Ridge Park College
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