Daniel Hollis
Sales Representative
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
I am highly motivated to launch my professional Sales career. I completed my Bachelor of Commerce Management Science Degree, majoring in Marketing and Entrepreneurship in 2019, at the University of Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa. During my travels I have worked in different fields, and I have honed excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills. My friendly nature makes it easy to interact with diverse groups of people. I listen attentively, communicate persuasively, and follow through diligently. Committed to professional growth and development, with a drive to make a meaningful impact within the organization. Possessing a good team spirit, deadline orientated and having the ability to succeed in demanding environments. Committed to the highest levels of ethical, professional, and personal excellence. Goal-driven, ambitious self-starter and natural problem solver, with clearly defined values and objectives. By aligning my decisions with organizational objectives and considering the broader context, I ensure that my actions have a meaningful impact and contribute to overall success.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Sales Representative
Professional Field Marketing
Gauteng
1 2024 - 9 2024
- Managed approximately 5 stores a day
- Executing sales promotions by coordinating and implementing promotional activities, including signage, displays, and pricing adjustments, while monitoring the effectiveness of promotions and reporting results
- Ensuring and maintaining significant stock pressure through our various channels
- Suggesting store display optimizations to management and other decision-makers to drive sales
- Building strong customer relationships by closing deals with a customer-centric approach
- Implementing planograms to ensure adherence to product placement, optimizing shelf space, and maximizing sales
- Establishing merchandising standards and visual guidelines in alignment with company policies
- Engaging customers by gathering feedback and insights to inform future product and merchandising strategies
Sales and Marketing Associate
BRITANNIA LIFE SCIENCES
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: http://www.britannialifesciences.com
- Collaborating with the marketing design and content marketing teams to produce quality advertising material for company products and services
- Maintaining an accurate record of past campaign results to determine the most effective marketing approaches
- Analysing market trends, sales and marketing metrics, as well as pricing strategies to identify ways to improve sales and marketing efforts
- Developing and sustaining long-lasting relationships with customers
- Preparing, reviewing, and finalizing sales proposals
- Utilizing social media platforms to garner customer interest and create brand awareness
- Preparing sales forecast reports and submitting them to management
- Developing effective sales strategies to increase company sales
- Developed lead generation AI through CRM chat boxes
- Outbound prospecting via cold calling, emails and WhatsApp
- Http://www.britannialifesciences.com
Operations and Sales Assistant
GENIE DRINKS LTD
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Document all materials return records to troubleshoot quality issues
- Implement best standards in supply chain activities
- Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues relating to supply of products
- Perform physical stock checks in a warehouse or stockroom setting
- Check, inspect and manage material returns from customers and retail stores
- Execute supply chain assistant functions to move products from suppliers to retail outlets
- Reconcile physically all supply chain products with that of invoices and supply documents
- Prepare invoices and documentation of products to be supplied to retail outlets
- Supply materials on time to meet production schedules and deadlines
Waitron
ASPEN PUBLIC HOUSE ASPEN
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Check that customers are satisfied with their meal
- Prepare the bill for tables when requested
- Cash up bills and ensure that the correct amount has been paid
- Administer change to tables if needed
- Greet customers and hand out menus
- Take meal and beverage orders from customers and place these orders in the kitchen
- Make menu recommendations and inform patrons of any specials
- Deliver meals and beverages to tables when they have been prepared
Cart Staff
MAROON CREEK COUNTRY CLUB
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Assisting in keeping score by marking each stroke on a scorecard using pencils or electronic devices
- Helping with club selection based on the player’s skill level and the course conditions
- Making sure that the player has all his equipment and that it is in good working order
- Collecting scorecards from players at the end of each hole and recording them in a log book
- Carrying extra clubs and balls during the round in case one is lost or broken
Mail Room Porter
MCKINSEY AND COMPANY
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Comply with all Sodexo and statutory regulations relating to Safe Systems of Work, Health & Safety, hygiene, fire safety and COSHH
- Assist with AV support alongside the Floor Stewards
- Efficient and professional movement of all customer product, equipment, packages and miscellaneous items in and out of the office
- Assisting with deliveries throughout the office
- Covering and assisting in the loading bay in relation to Business Support Centre and Staff Shop tasks
- Assisting with duties and tasks in the Staff Shop
- (e.g., packing & restocking)
- Cover the Business Support Centre when required
- Support office moves / relocations
- Manage meeting room and event set ups within the office in a safe and timely manner
Tour Guide
IOS PUB AND BAR CRAWL
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Planning alternate activities in the event that cancellations, closures, or weather prohibit you from attending scheduled events
- Greeting and welcoming customers to the tour
- Informing customers about the itinerary for each tour
- Planning itineraries in accordance with weather forecasts and the length of each tour
- Scheduling visits and purchasing tickets to museums, galleries, protected parks, and other attractions ahead of time, if required
- Gathering and maintaining the requisite equipment for each tour
- Familiarizing yourself with the layout and history of the region or establishment in which you will be working
- Familiarizing customers with each region or establishment
- Encouraging guests to apply sunscreen regularly and to remain hydrated, if applicable
- Directing customers to other, non-competing services that might be of interest to them
Education
Matric Certificate - University Exemption
ST STITHIANS COLLEGE
B.Com Management Science Degree - Marketing and Entrepreneurship
UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH
01.2015 - 01.2019
Skills
Team player
Time Management
Analytical Skills
Verbal and Written Communication
Planning & Organizational Skills
Innovative
Leadership Skills
Accomplishments
- Captain of School Hockey 1st Team, 2014, St Stithians College
- School Golf 1st Team, 2014, St Stithians College
- Southern Gauteng Hockey, U18A, 2014
- Southern Gauteng Hockey, U17B, 2013
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/12/96
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 08
- Marital Status: Single
References
Available upon request
Noticeperiod
Immediately
Timeline
Sales and Marketing Associate
BRITANNIA LIFE SCIENCES
11.2021 - 05.2023
Operations and Sales Assistant
GENIE DRINKS LTD
02.2021 - 11.2021
Cart Staff
MAROON CREEK COUNTRY CLUB
05.2020 - 11.2020
Waitron
ASPEN PUBLIC HOUSE ASPEN
02.2020 - 12.2020
Mail Room Porter
MCKINSEY AND COMPANY
09.2019 - 02.2020
Tour Guide
IOS PUB AND BAR CRAWL
06.2019 - 09.2019
B.Com Management Science Degree - Marketing and Entrepreneurship
UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH
01.2015 - 01.2019
Sales Representative
Professional Field Marketing
1 2024 - 9 2024
Matric Certificate - University Exemption
ST STITHIANS COLLEGE
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