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George Gawie

George Gawie

Transformative Sales Leader & Customer Success Expert
Johannesburg,GP

Summary

Results-driven sales leader with 20+ years of experience in sales management, customer service, and internal/external sales. Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales targets, fostering collaborative teams, and delivering top-notch customer experiences.


Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
4027
4027
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

B2B Insurance Job Manager

Kandua
05.2024 - Current

- Manage end-to-end B2B service claims, ensuring timely resolution and SLA adherence
- Track job progress, handle escalations, and implement process improvements
- Drive revenue growth through consistent SLA achievement and cost reduction
- Foster strong relationships with B2B clients, ensuring transparency and trust
- Coordinate with service providers, technicians, and internal teams to meet quality standards
- Oversee job-related payments, invoicing, and account reconciliations
- Provide regular reporting on job status, SLA performance, and operational metrics
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, client contracts, and regulations

Tailormade & Group Consultant

Nomad Africa Tours & Safaris
07.2023 - 05.2024

- Consult with agents and direct clients to design personalized African safari experiences
- Create customized safari quotations, itineraries, and routes tailored to client requirements
- Manage tour operations, including booking accommodations, activities, and vehicles
- Coordinate logistics with cross-functional teams, including operations, workshop, product, and accounts
- Provide exceptional customer service, responding to on-tour queries and ensuring seamless experiences
- Source new products and services to enhance tour offerings
- Participate in emergency phone duty and daily liaison with Charter and Reservation Managers

Sales Representative B2B

Kandua
07.2021 - 07.2023

Key Responsibilities
- Drove installation and call-out sales within the retail channel to achieve revenue growth
- Managed customer relationships, ensuring professionalism and meeting customer needs
- Onboarded new Elite Pros, providing training and support to ensure successful integration
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including IT and Accounts, to resolve queries and ensure timely payments
- Supervised Pros on active jobs, enforcing service level agreements and disciplinary actions as needed.


Achievements
- Consistently met or exceeded sales targets, contributing to revenue growth
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key customers, ensuring high levels of satisfaction
- Improved process efficiency through effective coordination with internal teams and external partners


Catering Sales Manager

SpitMeister
10.2020 - 06.2021

- Manage catering sales and customer relationships
- Drive revenue growth through effective sales strategies
- Coordinate and execute catering events for 30-100 guests, ensuring exceptional service and quality

Travel Sales Executive

African Overland
05.2019 - 09.2020


- Travel Industry Expertise: 5+ years of experience in Africa adventure travel sales
- Exceptional Communication: Warm, persuasive, and detail-oriented communication skills
- Organized Multitasking: Thrives in fast-paced sales environments with strong organizational skills
- Travel Passion: Passionate about travel, adventure, and exploring new cultures, with extensive knowledge of African destinations and travel routes
- Sales Excellence: Proven sales experience in the adventure travel industry with a strong track record of meeting targets
- Customer Service: Excellent customer service skills, ensuring seamless and personalized travel experiences

Key Duties
- Deliver seamless quality and value-for-money vacations, ensuring exceptional customer service
- Implement a thorough sales process for every customer, minimizing complaints and driving sales growth
- Achieve individual sales targets, contributing to the company's overall business objectives
- Respond to customer enquiries, provide personalized travel recommendations, and guide clients through the booking process
- Build strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded

Overland Tour Guide & Cook

Nomad Africa Adventure Tours
03.2017 - 04.2019
  • Lead tours and ensure exceptional customer experiences
  • Manage tour logistics and operations

Tour Guide & Marketing & Sales Specialist

The Constantia Wine Tour
08.2014 - 02.2017
  • Deliver exceptional wine tour experiences
  • Drive sales growth through effective marketing and sales strategies

Sales Account Executive

Nashua Mobile
05.2010 - 09.2013
  • Manage key accounts and drive revenue growth
  • Ensure exceptional customer service and support

Retail Store Manager

Autopage
09.2004 - 04.2010
  • Manage retail store operations and staff
  • Drive sales growth and ensure exceptional customer service

Retail Sales

Woolworths PTY LTD
12.1999 - 08.2004
  • Deliver exceptional customer service and support
  • Drive sales growth through effective sales strategies

Education

National Certificate - Advertising

Red & Yellow School Creative School of Business
Cape Town, South Africa
01-2015

Certificate - Business Management & Administration

Varsity College
Cape Town, South Africa

National Senior Certificate with Exemption - undefined

Modderdam High School

Skills

- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills- Relationship-Building: Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, clients, or colleagues- Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues- Time Management: Prioritizing and managing multiple tasks and responsibilities- Sales: Generating sales and revenue growth- Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service and support- Digital Literacy: Proficiency in software applications, such as CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite- Data Analysis: Ability to analyze data and provide insights to inform business decisions- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities- Project Management: Coordinating and executing projects and plans- Leadership: Leading and motivating teams to achieve goals and objectives

Awards

  • Autopage Retail Salesperson of the Year, 2007
  • Autopage Best Broadband Connections, 2007

Timeline

B2B Insurance Job Manager

Kandua
05.2024 - Current

Tailormade & Group Consultant

Nomad Africa Tours & Safaris
07.2023 - 05.2024

Sales Representative B2B

Kandua
07.2021 - 07.2023

Catering Sales Manager

SpitMeister
10.2020 - 06.2021

Travel Sales Executive

African Overland
05.2019 - 09.2020

Overland Tour Guide & Cook

Nomad Africa Adventure Tours
03.2017 - 04.2019

Tour Guide & Marketing & Sales Specialist

The Constantia Wine Tour
08.2014 - 02.2017

Sales Account Executive

Nashua Mobile
05.2010 - 09.2013

Retail Store Manager

Autopage
09.2004 - 04.2010

Retail Sales

Woolworths PTY LTD
12.1999 - 08.2004

National Senior Certificate with Exemption - undefined

Modderdam High School

National Certificate - Advertising

Red & Yellow School Creative School of Business

Certificate - Business Management & Administration

Varsity College
George GawieTransformative Sales Leader & Customer Success Expert