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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
2
2
Languages
1
1
year of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Foster and Foster Medics
Cape Town, Western Cape
2018.06 - 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
2016.06 - 2018.06
- Supervised team of 3 employees.
Stockroom Assistant
Zimmer Biomet
Cape Town, South Africa
2013.06 - 2014.02
- 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
2011.01 - Current
Professional Golfer
European Tour
2015.01 - 2020.01
Education
Certificate - Sports Management
Northlink College
Cape Town 2008.01 - 2009.01
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management
Varsity College
Cape Town 2021.02 - Current
Skills
Sales processes
Order management
Operations
Sales expertise
New Business Development
B to B sales
Analytical problem solver
Direct sales
Relationship building
Sales Reporting
Time management
Software
Timeline
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management
Varsity College
2021.02 - Current
Sales Manager
Foster and Foster Medics
2018.06 - Current
Manager
Moria Ishop
2016.06 - 2018.06
Professional Golfer
European Tour
2015.01 - 2020.01
Stockroom Assistant
Zimmer Biomet
2013.06 - 2014.02
Professional Golfer
Sunshine Tour, Tour Professional
2011.01 - Current
Certificate - Sports Management
Northlink College
2008.01 - 2009.01