Damian Juta
Riversdale,South Africa
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust skill set in Microsoft Excel, decision making, and adaptability. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and leadership abilities, effectively managing time and thriving under pressure. Proficient in Microsoft Office and point of sale systems, with a proven track record in customer service and sales. Skilled in event networking and social media marketing, showcasing interpersonal savvy to drive successful outcomes. Committed to leveraging fast learning capabilities to achieve career growth within dynamic environments.
Overview
2
2
Languages
8
8
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Business Development Representative
AB-In Bev
George
2025.02 - Current
- Responsible for more than 40% Volume towards the teams Volume.
- Implement the business strategies to ultimately gain market share.
- Used active listening and relationship-building techniques to assess customer needs and deliver viable solutions.
- Provided high levels of in-store service, promptly resolving complaints to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Ensure all agreements in place is executed and up help according standards.
- Build and maintain Key Relationships across trade.
- Delivered compelling presentations, influencing decision-makers towards partnerships.
General Manager
Riversdale Drankhandelaars BK
Riversdale
2020.08 - 2025.01
- Manage the day-to-day operation of 3 Stores.
- Developed and implemented a strategic business plan that results in increase in revenue
- Established and maintained strong relationships with business partners to identify new opportunities and drive growth
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive marketing strategy that increased brand awareness and drive traffic to our social media platform
- Introduced effective cost control measures, reducing unnecessary expenditure.
- Served as official representative of organization to public groups or government agencies.
- Developed and enforced policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards
- Manage 20 Staff Members.
- Stock Management.
- Managing Gambling Machines - Ensure the actual amounts equates to what is expected.
Sales Representative
Heineken SA
West Coast
2020.04 - 2020.08
- Key Roles & Accountabilities;
- Maximised sales volume and market share through implementing national/regional promotions in relation to segmented channel management process.
- Built sustainable competitiveness in key account trade, achieving predefined sales/brands and market share targets.
- Effectively executed AMPPS (availability, merchandising, price, promotion and space) in trade on daily basis.
- Developed and maintained mutually beneficial relationships with customers and service outlets.
- Determined pre-call planning objectives | Maintained customer call rate as per tailored service packages sector.
- Conducted regular account reviews | Addressed and resolved customer and consumer complaints and queries.
- Managed sales administration, compiled daily and weekly reports, and conducted personal sec audits.
- Managed and ensured product quality in accordance with company quality standards.
- Skills: Stock Management
- Systematic Approach
- Sales Trainings
- Sales Targets
- Sales Finance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Channel Strategy
- Key Accounts
- Beverage Sales
Account Manager
South African Breweries
George
2016.06 - 2020.04
- Key Roles & Accountabilities;
- Maximised sales volume and market share through implementing national/regional promotions in relation to segmented channel management process.
- Built sustainable competitiveness in key account trade, achieving predefined sales/brands and market share targets.
- Effectively executed AMPPS (availability, merchandising, price, promotion and space) in trade on daily basis.
- Developed and maintained mutually beneficial relationships with customers and service outlets.
- Determined pre-call planning objectives | Maintained customer call rate as per tailored service packages sector.
- Conducted regular account reviews | Addressed and resolved customer and consumer complaints and queries.
- Managed sales administration, compiled daily and weekly reports, and conducted personal sec audits.
- Managed and ensured product quality in accordance with company quality standards.
- Skills: Stock Management
- Systematic Approach
- Sales Trainings
- Sales Targets
- Sales Finance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Channel Strategy
- Key Accounts
- Beverage Sales
Sales Trainee
South African Breweries
George
2016.04 - 2016.06
Education
BCOM - Marketing
North West University
Potchefstroom 2013.01 - 2015.12
Certificate - undefined
Langenhoven High
Riversdale 2008.01 - 2012.12
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Decision Making
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Event networking
- Social media marketing
- Point of sale systems
- Interpersonal savvy
Languages
Afrikaans
English
Hobbies
Sport Fanatic
Awards
Sales Awards at SAB, CY19 Best Retention for the year District EP, CY19 Best Volume Growth for our team, CY19 IRS award winner(distribution), CY19 Off Premise award Q2, CY19 Owners Award Q1, CY19 Retainer Award Q1, CY19 Big Bets DMs Award Q1, CY18 Retainer award Q4, CY18 Castle Lite award for most growth, CY18 Off Premise award Q3, F17 Silver award EP South Sales Team, F16 Best Sales Team - EP South Sales Team
Extra-curricular activities
Treasurer, Riversdal Blues Rugby Club, Riversdale February 2022 — December 2023 Accountable for all finances of the club. Treasurer, Riversdal Blues Rugby Club, Riversdale February 2022 — December 2023 Accountable for all finances of the club.
Accomplishments
Vice Chairman Riversdale Blues Local Club Rugby.
Held an indoor event up to 3000 People.
3rd Place BDR - District EP CY25
Multiple Sales Awards during CY16-CY20
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Development Representative
AB-In Bev
2025.02 - Current
General Manager
Riversdale Drankhandelaars BK
2020.08 - 2025.01
Sales Representative
Heineken SA
2020.04 - 2020.08
Account Manager
South African Breweries
2016.06 - 2020.04
Sales Trainee
South African Breweries
2016.04 - 2016.06
BCOM - Marketing
North West University
2013.01 - 2015.12
Certificate - undefined
Langenhoven High
2008.01 - 2012.12