Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Attributes - Personal Attributes
Number Of Dependants
Own Transport
Cell Phone Numbers
Personal Information
Timeline
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Chireen Ann Visagie

Chireen Ann Visagie

Internal Sales / Buyer
GP

Summary

Dedicated worker with strong work ethic, consistently delivering high-quality results on time. Adaptable to new challenges, excels at handling responsibilities, and fosters positive relationships with colleagues at all levels. Skilled in setting and achieving goals, managing time efficiently, problem-solving, and computer literacy. Motivated self-starter with strong initiative, excels under pressure, and communicates effectively. Enthusiastic about showcasing talents and future potential. Hardworking and passionate individual with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level internal sales position, ready to contribute to the team's success in achieving company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1989
1989
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

HOD Sprinklers & Equipment Division

Amakosi Fire
03.2025 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Business Development Manager

WiCo Systems (Pty) Ltd
04.2024 - 02.2025
  • Internal Sales
  • Loaded all stock codes onto Sage, opened up Customer Accounts & Suppliers
  • Process all quotations, Pro-Forma Invoices & Tax Invoices, Process Supplier Purchase orders & Supplier Invoices
  • Customer Visits – Travelling
  • Handling client inquires
  • Buying out stock
  • Dealing with all Suppliers local & Overseas
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.

Sales Business Executive /Stores Manager & Buyer

Fire Sales & Distributors /Fire All Across Borders
04.2021 - 03.2024
  • Product Sales (Sprinklers & Equipment) AG Sprinklers / FSD Products
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Handling client inquires / quotations, Proforma Invoices & Tax Invoices
  • Stores Manager
  • Buying Local & Imported stock
  • Dealing with all Suppliers local & Overseas
  • Stock Control – stock take
  • Managed sales and stores
  • Ensuring all orders are packed & dispatched via couriers & collections

Sales Coordinator / Business Development Manager

SafeQuip
04.2019 - 03.2021
  • Product Sales (Sprinklers & Equipment) Globe Sprinklers & equipment / Victaulic
  • Traveling to visit Customers, KZN, CT, PE, Nelspruit, Bloemfontein
  • Training staff in product knowledge sprinklers & equipment at all SafeQuip Branches
  • Handling client inquires / quotations & Proforma Invoices
  • I assisted SafeQuip in starting up Globe Sprinklers & Equipment, assisted in stock codes on the system, gave in-house training to all staff at all SQ Branches, designed the sprinklers spares box, introduced SQ to local Suppliers for local stock purchases, brought on board my customer listing.

Sales Manager / Buyer

Fire Sales & Distributors
09.2008 - 04.2019
  • Product Sales (Sprinklers & Equipment) AG Sprinklers / FSD Products
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Handling client inquires / quotations, Proforma Invoices & Tax Invoices
  • Stores Manager
  • Buying Local & Imported stock
  • Dealing with all Suppliers Local & Overseas
  • Stock Control – stock take
  • Petty Cash
  • Managed sales and stores
  • Ensuring all orders were packed, dispatched, or collected for Customers
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Consistently met or exceeded quarterly sales targets through diligent effort and persistence in closing deals.

Personal Assistant

North Reef Industrial
08.2005 - 05.2008
  • Processing all order placed by the mines
  • Preparing all documentation for dispatching stock
  • Handling Customer

Furniture / Carpets Sales Lady

OK Bazaars – Alberton & Boksburg Branch
01.1990 - 01.1995
  • Reported to Store Managers
  • Reason for leaving: Offered a better position.

Education

Gr. 12 / Std. 10 -

Bedfordview High School

Skills

Friendly, positive attitude

Attributes - Personal Attributes

  • Energetic
  • Self-motivated
  • Proactive
  • Handle pressure well
  • Sales driven
  • Able to work well in teams as well as on my own
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Love dealing with Customers
  • Ambitious, always looking at ways in which to grow personally & professionally

Number Of Dependants

0

Own Transport

Yes

Cell Phone Numbers

  • 061 180 5653

Personal Information

  • Identification Number: 721004 0143 081
  • Age: 52
  • License: Yes – Code 8
  • Health Status: Good
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital Status: Life Partner

Timeline

HOD Sprinklers & Equipment Division

Amakosi Fire
03.2025 - Current

Business Development Manager

WiCo Systems (Pty) Ltd
04.2024 - 02.2025

Sales Business Executive /Stores Manager & Buyer

Fire Sales & Distributors /Fire All Across Borders
04.2021 - 03.2024

Sales Coordinator / Business Development Manager

SafeQuip
04.2019 - 03.2021

Sales Manager / Buyer

Fire Sales & Distributors
09.2008 - 04.2019

Personal Assistant

North Reef Industrial
08.2005 - 05.2008

Furniture / Carpets Sales Lady

OK Bazaars – Alberton & Boksburg Branch
01.1990 - 01.1995

Gr. 12 / Std. 10 -

Bedfordview High School
Chireen Ann VisagieInternal Sales / Buyer