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SalesManager

GERRIT FOSTER

Sales Manager
Cape Town,Western Cape

Summary

Service-oriented Sales Manager with more than 4 years of experience developing relationships and partnerships, servicing accounts and boosting profits. Strategic and analytical with motivational leadership style and expertise in building new network connections, promoting products and expanding business reach.

Overview

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Languages
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1
year of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager

Foster and Foster Medics
Cape Town, Western Cape
06.2018 - Current
  • Currently the sales manager at Foster and Foster Medics.
  • My daily duties include but are not limited to: Generating new leads while also building a closer relationship with current clients.
  • Bidding and closing deals.
  • Daily administrative duties eg. filing, printing and invoicing.
  • Managing order cycles to enhance business development and maintain sustainability and customer satisfaction.

Manager

Moria Ishop
Cape Town
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Supervised team of 3 employees.

Stockroom Assistant

Zimmer Biomet
Cape Town, South Africa
06.2013 - 02.2014
  • Filled shortages in available goods by requisitioning merchandise from suppliers based on space, demand, and current pricing.
  • Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in/first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Updated pricing by changing labels and signage for short-term promotions and final clearances.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Delivered medical goods to customer locations within specific timeframes.

Professional Golfer

Sunshine Tour, Tour Professional
01.2011 - Current

Professional Golfer

European Tour
01.2015 - 01.2020

Education

Certificate - Sports Management

Northlink College
Cape Town
01.2008 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management

Varsity College
Cape Town
02.2021 - Current

Skills

    Sales processes

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Software

Microsoft Office

Timeline

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management

Varsity College
02.2021 - Current

Sales Manager

Foster and Foster Medics
06.2018 - Current

Manager

Moria Ishop
06.2016 - 06.2018

Professional Golfer

European Tour
01.2015 - 01.2020

Stockroom Assistant

Zimmer Biomet
06.2013 - 02.2014

Professional Golfer

Sunshine Tour, Tour Professional
01.2011 - Current

Certificate - Sports Management

Northlink College
01.2008 - 01.2009
GERRIT FOSTERSales Manager