- im a active person , with a passion for tennis, football and cricket
Barry Stephen
Summary
Dynamic Tennis Coach dedicated to youth engagement and sportsmanship encouragement. Develops junior players through tailored coaching techniques, fostering skill progression and confidence. Implements performance analysis to optimise training outcomes and enhance competitive readiness.
Overview
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Language
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Buying manager
we buy cars
04.2017 - Current
- Developed strategies to maintain required stock levels at minimum cost.
- Analysed market trends to establish competitive pricing for used vehicles, enhancing sales strategy.
- Compiled comprehensive reports on procurement activities, identifying key achievements and actionable improvements.
- Coordinated hiring, onboarding, training, and appraisals of supply chain staff to build a skilled team.
- Oversaw daily operations and performance of staff members.
- Conducted training sessions to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
Regional Sales Manager
Bidtrack
Umhlanga
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Led sales team towards achieving quarterly targets through strategic planning and effective resource allocation.
- Developed and implemented innovative sales strategies, increasing market share and profitability.
- Monitored sales team performance and provided training to help reach targets.
- Led a team of sales professionals, providing training and support to achieve targets.
- Managed key accounts, fostering strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
- Visited potential customers to build relationships and present sales pitches on products.
- Analysed regional market trends to identify new opportunities for growth.
- Conducted regular competitor analysis to stay ahead of industry developments.
- Collaborated with product development team to align offerings with customer demands and market opportunities.
Sales Manager
Damar motors
Edenvale
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Developed and implemented innovative sales strategies, increasing market share and profitability.
- Guided sales team through challenging negotiations, securing deals that met both client and company objectives.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for key accounts, building strong relationships and ensuring customer loyalty.
- Selected, trained and performance-managed staff to handle high workload with ambitious targets.
Sales Manager
Ford and Mazda the Glen
04.2013 - 05.2014
- Managed sales pipeline efficiently, ensuring consistent flow of business and meeting of sales objectives.
- Motivated sales staff to continuously improve strategies through competitions and personalised coaching plans.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss targets, strategies, and address any issues impacting sales performance.
- Monitored competitor activity, adapting strategies to maintain competitive advantage and market leadership.
- Oversaw after-sales support services, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Sales Manager
Burchmores
Sandton
04.2011 - 02.2013
- Led sales team towards achieving quarterly targets through strategic planning and effective resource allocation.
- Managed sales pipeline efficiently, ensuring consistent flow of business and meeting of sales objectives.
- Optimised sales methods to best acquire, develop and retain customers.
- Motivated sales staff to continuously improve strategies through competitions and personalised coaching plans.
Dealer channel manager
Bidtrack
Midrand
11.2008 - 03.2011
- Selling vehicle tracking units
- Created budgets for various projects to ensure financial planning and resource allocation.
- Developed strong relationships with customers through exceptional after-sales support and follow-up.
- Organised and executed promotional events to increase dealership visibility and sales volume.
- Utilised CRM systems to manage customer interactions and track sales opportunities efficiently.
- Negotiated sale prices with customers, providing competitive quotes to meet sales targets.
Owner
Titan Decking
Northriding
11.2006 - 05.2008
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, maintaining high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.
- Quotations
- staff management
- Finance
- Built successful business culture focused on performance optimisation and goal attainment.
- Cultivated a loyal customer base by delivering exceptional after-sales support and handling complaints effectively.
Sales Executive/ sales manager
Arnold Chatz Alfa
sandtion
10.2004 - 11.2006
- Built exceptional customer satisfaction by delivering friendly service.
- was promoted to selling sales manager
- Budgets
- Hiring of sales staff
- Day to day running of dealership
Sales Executive
Hyundai
Bryanston
02.2004 - 09.2004
Tennis Coach
Sandton Tennis Academy
Sandton
03.2003 - 11.2003
- Coaching Junior players
- playing premier league for club
Sales
JJ Cale Tobacconist
Johannesburg
01.1999 - 03.2003
- Day to day retail sales
- Helping with Budgets
- Stock control
- client interaction
Sales Manager
Ford and Mazda
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - matric
Aurora College
Johannesburg, GP01-1998
Skills
- Youth engagement
- Sportsmanship encouragement
- Client relationship management
- Performance analysis
Interests
Languages
Afrikaans
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Buying manager
we buy cars
04.2017 - Current
Regional Sales Manager
Bidtrack
07.2015 - 02.2017
Sales Manager
Damar motors
05.2014 - 07.2015
Sales Manager
Ford and Mazda the Glen
04.2013 - 05.2014
Sales Manager
Burchmores
04.2011 - 02.2013
Dealer channel manager
Bidtrack
11.2008 - 03.2011
Owner
Titan Decking
11.2006 - 05.2008
Sales Executive/ sales manager
Arnold Chatz Alfa
10.2004 - 11.2006
Sales Executive
Hyundai
02.2004 - 09.2004
Tennis Coach
Sandton Tennis Academy
03.2003 - 11.2003
Sales
JJ Cale Tobacconist
01.1999 - 03.2003
Sales Manager
Ford and Mazda
Certificate of Higher Education - matric
Aurora College