Gerhardus Lourens Oosthuizen

• Achieved Top 10% in National Sales Rankings (2022, 2023) for new vehicle deliveries.
• Trained 15+ junior sales staff on product knowledge and closing techniques, improving team conversion rates by 20%.
• Assisted in opening 2 different branches with 2 different franchises.
• Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
• Boosted sales revenue by cultivating strong client relationships and implementing effective sales strategies.
• Delivered exceptional customer service, resulting in a high percentage of repeat business and client referrals.
• Demonstrated expert product knowledge during client interactions, addressing questions/concerns confidently and offering solutions tailored specifically for them.
• Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.

• Sold 100+ used vehicles annually, exceeding targets by 15% through proactive lead management.
• Collaborated with regional marketing teams to design localized promotions, boosting foot traffic by 30%.

• Led a team of 25+ employees across a high-volume retail outlet, reducing staff turnover by 25%.
• Optimized stock procurement for regional branches, cutting excess inventory costs by 18%.
• Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
• Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
• Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
• Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
• Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.

• Manager of the Year (2009): Recognized for achieving #1 in regional sales (R35M annual revenue).
• Pioneered staff training programs adopted by 5+ locations, improving operational efficiency.
• Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
• Effectively managed labour costs by monitoring productivity levels among staff members and making strategic scheduling decisions.

Pioneered staff training programs adopted by 5+ locations, improving operational efficiency.
Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
Effectively managed labour costs by monitoring productivity levels among staff members and making strategic scheduling decisions.