Darren Baatjies
Sales Consultant
Port Elizabeth,EC
Summary
I'm a highly focused Sales Consultant providing exciting product demonstrations and convincing leads to purchase. I possess strong analytical, problem-solving and teamwork skills honed through rigorous coursework and collaborative projects. I demonstrate excellent communication abilities and a proactive approach to learning. I am also eager to apply academic knowledge and practical skills in a dynamic and challenging environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2048
2048
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sales Consultant
Truworths
08.2022 - Current
- Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
- Cashier duties
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Skills Required: Customer Service Skills, Sales skills, Interpersonal skills
Casual
Refinery
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Internal Sales
- Assisting customers with purchases and any queries
- Cashier duties
- Skills Required: Customer Service Skills, Sales skills, Interpersonal skills
- Reason for leaving: Better Prospects
Usher
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
12.2013 - 06.2014
- Providing Information
- Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Handled crowd control to maintain order and prevent overcrowding.
- Skills Required: Communication Skills, Customer Service, Teamwork
- Reason for leaving: Better Prospects
Education
1st year BCom - Varsity College
The Independent Institute of Education
Port Elizabeth, South AfricaHigher Certificate - Legal Studies (Varsity College)
The Independent Institute of Education
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 01.2020 - 01.2021
Matriculated - English Home Language, Afrikaans Additional Language, Business Studies, Geography, Religion Studies, Mathematical Literacy
St. Thomas Secondary School
180 Hour Advance TEFL/TESOL Certificate - Education
TEFl.CO
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 - 03.2024
Skills
Proficient in Computer Applications
Accomplishments
- 2023, Best Customer Service Recognition at Truworths
- 2020, 4 Distinctions in First Year of Studies
- 2020, VC Student Representative
Education
The Independent Institute of Education, Varsity College Nelson Mandela Bay, 1st year BCom, 01/24, current, The Independent Institute of Education, Varsity College Nelson Mandela Bay, Higher Certificate: Legal Studies, 01/20, 12/21, St. Thomas Secondary School, Port Elizabeth, 01/19, 12/19, English Home Language, Afrikaans Additional Language, Business Studies, Geography, Religion Studies, Mathematical Literacy
Coursework
TEFL: Teaching English as a Foreign Language course, 180 Hour Advance TEFL/TESOL Certificate, 10/23, 03/24, Teaching Business English Writing Skills, Teaching Business English Speaking Skills and Lexis (vocabulary; chunks of language), Grammar in course, The Young Learner Arena, Facilitating Successful Learning Via Your Teaching Platform
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Truworths
08.2022 - Current
Casual
Refinery
05.2022 - 06.2022
Higher Certificate - Legal Studies (Varsity College)
The Independent Institute of Education
01.2020 - 01.2021
Usher
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
12.2013 - 06.2014
180 Hour Advance TEFL/TESOL Certificate - Education
TEFl.CO
04.2001 - 03.2024
Matriculated - English Home Language, Afrikaans Additional Language, Business Studies, Geography, Religion Studies, Mathematical Literacy
St. Thomas Secondary School
1st year BCom - Varsity College
The Independent Institute of Education
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