Dynamic Acting Sales Manager with a Decade at AARD Powered by Epiroc | 2023 Some College Graduate Eager to Drive Success with Proven Skills in Team Leadership, Quality Assurance, and Communication
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Sales Estimator
AARD POWERED BY EPIROC
Krugersdorp
03.2024 - Current
Analysed customer needs to deliver accurate project cost estimates, factoring in labour, materials, and time for prospective clients.
Delivered sales support through proactive customer engagement and coordinated timely machine deliveries, ensuring effective data management.
Created detailed work instructions for project execution, aligning with customer expectations for lead times and delivery dates.
Acting Sales Manager
AARD POWERED BY EPIROC
Krugersdorp
11.2015 - Current
Head of the Sales Department, managing administrative functions and supervising the sales administration team.
Strategize and implement plans to ensure sales administrators meet daily duties and objectives.
Drive sales to meet forecasted targets by coordinating with stores and production for timely delivery of spare parts.
Address and resolve customer complaints and sales agent issues effectively.
Order Fulfilment Manger
AARD Power by Epiroc
Kagiso, Krugersdorp, Gauteng
04.2025 - 02.2026
Managed supply purchases while ensuring delivery accuracy against budget requirements.
Monitored inventory records through regular counts, minimising daily waste.
Worked on continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen workflows and quality.
Identified problem areas in operational processes affecting team performance.
Coordinated administrative services planning to optimise resource allocation in daily operations.
Collaborated with diverse, inclusive team members to meet shared goals.
Fostered teamwork through encouragement and open communication.
Education
SHORT PROGRAM LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT - Supply Chain Management
KRUGERSDORP
Krugersdorp, South Africa
06-2026
SHORT PROGRAM IN SALES AND MARKETING - Sales and Marketing Management
KRUGERSDROP
Krugersdorp, South Africa
06-2026
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE - English, Setswana, Physical Science, Geography, Mathematics and Biology
KRUGERSDROP
Krugersdorp, South Africa
06-2026
Skills
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Sales-driven
Results-oriented
STAFF TRAINING
COACHING
Effective verbal communication
Effective written communication
Active listening
Integrity
DRIVING LICENSE
Custom
SHAWN SMITH, AARD Powered By Epiroc, 0828522368, shawn.smith@aardme.co.za
Timeline
Order Fulfilment Manger
AARD Power by Epiroc
04.2025 - 02.2026
Internal Sales Estimator
AARD POWERED BY EPIROC
03.2024 - Current
Acting Sales Manager
AARD POWERED BY EPIROC
11.2015 - Current
SHORT PROGRAM LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT - Supply Chain Management
KRUGERSDORP
SHORT PROGRAM IN SALES AND MARKETING - Sales and Marketing Management
KRUGERSDROP
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE - English, Setswana, Physical Science, Geography, Mathematics and Biology
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