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Bruce Hunter Sinclair

Bruce Hunter Sinclair

ILLOVO GLEN, DURBAN,Kwazulu Natal

Summary

Results-oriented Branch Manager specialising in planning and managing total operations. Analytical and detail-orientated with over 12 years of experience. Driven Branch Manager with twelve-year track record of successful administrative and operations management. Highly skilled in cultivating and leading high-performance teams focused on exceeding business objectives. Familiar with best practices in financial administration. Skilled Branch Manager with demonstrated success in coordinating team and financial activities. Friendly and adaptable professional with remarkable leadership and programme management skills. Strong track record of forging trusted client relationships. Successful manager equipped to plan, lead and optimise operations for changing landscape. Accomplished in delivering above-expected results while streamlining operations. Ambitious to affect change and bring results in new environment. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Branch Manager

Elta Group Africa
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
11.2011 - 03.2023

Sales Manager

Elta Group Africa
Johannesburg, Gauteng
08.2008 - 10.2011
  • Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by developing sales strategies and business plans according to market trends.
  • Generated company growth through market expansion and sales.
  • Increased year-on-year sales by 6%, implementing strategic business growth and retention initiatives.
  • Collected customer and market feedback and reported information to company leadership.
  • Planned and developed strategies to increase sales territory positioning, exceeding company targets.
  • Monitored sales team performance, providing effective training to help reach revenue and profit targets.
  • Analysed sales to identify top-performing products.
  • Retained existing customers and substantially grew customer base, product line and sales volume.
  • Carried out sales visits to current and prospective customers.
  • Created and directed sales team training and development programmes.
  • Produced regular reports with in-depth detail of sales performance.

Sales Manager - HVAC Industry

FC Technology
Johannesburg, Gauteng
05.2003 - 07.2008
  • Used strategic tactics in lead and sales generation processes, assisting department success against established targets.
  • Gained customer trust through simple product demonstrations and explanations of cost-saving potentials.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio accounts across sales patch, consistently meeting company demands.
  • Pitched and presented product information and configuration to customers.
  • Managed and interpreted needs of clients to cultivate productive working relationships.
  • Promoted add-on sales, encouraging additional spending for continued revenue growth.
  • Delivered monthly revenue through developed sales, relationship-building and negotiation abilities.
  • Maintained and demonstrated outstanding product knowledge, securing target sales to aid team success in achieving goals.
  • Achieved record revenue in required timeframe using targeted business development strategies.

Education

Matric -

Capricorn High School
Polokwane, Limpopo
07.1972 - 12.1976

Skills

  • Reporting familiarity
  • Documentation development
  • Cash-handling expertise
  • Goal-oriented
  • Energetic
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Employee management
  • Customer service
  • Self-sufficient
  • Relationship management
  • Financial administration
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Business development expertise
  • Sales & Marketing budget management
  • Salesforce

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Branch Manager

Elta Group Africa
11.2011 - 03.2023

Sales Manager

Elta Group Africa
08.2008 - 10.2011

Sales Manager - HVAC Industry

FC Technology
05.2003 - 07.2008

Matric -

Capricorn High School
07.1972 - 12.1976
Bruce Hunter Sinclair