Calum Dobson
Sales
JOHANNESBURG
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. 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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales Consultant
The Bed Centre
JOHANNESBURG
11.2022 - Current
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
- Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
Sales Consultant
Dial a Bed, Bryanston
JOHANNESBURG
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Roodepoort
- Responsibilities:
- Stock take
- Cash up
- Admin
- Sales
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Fulfilled orders and sourced products to meet rigorous customer delivery schedules.
- Increased profitability and pipeline development by leveraging multiple sales strategies and distribution channels.
- Increased overall revenue [Number]% from [Type] sales through effective salesmanship and great negotiation skills
Audio Visual Supervisor
Sound Corporation
JOHANNESBURG
02.2019 - 12.2019
- North riding
- Responsibilities: working in the Audio visual department
- Setting up audio visual equipment for live shows and bands
- Running and maintaining audio visual equipment for certain shows as required
- Employment
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Store Admin/Manager
Northwold Junction Shopping Center
JOHANNESBURG
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Selling of sports nutritional supplements, James.072 369 7507
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Technician/Sales Consultant
Matrix Warehouse Computers
JOHANNESBURG
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Hardware and software support
- Call outs
- Troubleshooting
- Stock control
- Invoicing, North gate mall Responsibilities:
- Client problem solutions
- Stock take
- Cash up
- Admin
- Sales
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Performed complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards.
Bar manager/ Restaurant manager
Tony’s Spaghetti Grill
JOHANNESBURG
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Cocktail barman
- Managing staff
- Managing time-keeping of staff
- Handling stock take
- Bar manager restaurant manager
- Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
Office assistant / admin
Stemtech Nutrition Sciences
JOHANNESBURG
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Communicating with clients via email
- Basic admin, excel and word
- Managing stock
- Assembling training modules
- Team building
- Sage
- Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Ordered office supplies and kept office stocked with needed resources to operate smoothly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Delta Park
Johannesburg 01.2006 - 12.2010
Skills
Calum Dobsonundefined
Timeline
Sales Consultant
The Bed Centre
11.2022 - Current
Sales Consultant
Dial a Bed, Bryanston
10.2020 - 11.2022
Audio Visual Supervisor
Sound Corporation
02.2019 - 12.2019
Store Admin/Manager
Northwold Junction Shopping Center
03.2018 - 12.2018
Technician/Sales Consultant
Matrix Warehouse Computers
01.2015 - 12.2015
Bar manager/ Restaurant manager
Tony’s Spaghetti Grill
01.2012 - 12.2014
Office assistant / admin
Stemtech Nutrition Sciences
01.2011 - 12.2011
High School Diploma -
Delta Park
01.2006 - 12.2010
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