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Grant Pierre Simon
Finance/Investment
Cape Town
Summary
Results-driven and highly performance orientated individual who completed a BComm Finance Degree at Varsity College. Extremely passionate about Investment Management, Asset Management, Foreign Exchange Trading, Financial Markets.
Young, ambitious and business-driven. Obtained a Sales, Management, Client-Focused, Results-Orientated, Motivational, Communication, Interpersonal skills during my time within the Property Industry.
Excellent ability to perform well within a team and swift problem-solving skills. Seeking to grow and develop my own skills within the Finance & Investment Industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Real Estate Sales Team Leader
Lionlead Real Estate
Cape Town
07.2022 - Current
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
Real Estate Sales Agent
Omega Real Estate
Cape Town
09.2018 - 07.2022
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards and cold calling.
- Sold high volume of properties in short timeframes to exceed quotas and maximize business revenue.
- Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Represented buyers and sellers of developed and undeveloped properties.
- Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
- Maintained inventories and records of sales collaterals and closings.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media and real estate guides.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Greeted and registered new clients to engage each in process and cultivate long-lasting relationships.
- Created and implemented marketing plans to drive sales and coached staff on new strategies for maximum results.
- Reviewed market research data and changed sales plans accordingly.
- Assisted clients in financial planning for purchase.
Salesperson
Vumatel Fibre
Cape Town
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Listened to clients and introduced solutions to satisfy business and personal needs.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Developed and grew leads through repeat business and customer referrals.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Logged reports, expenses, receipts, and sales in company database.
- Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Asked open-ended questions to determine needs and assisted customers in selecting appropriate merchandise.
- Networked within community to build and nurture successful relationships with new and long-term customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milnerton High School
Cape Town 01.2012 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Varsity College - Rondebosch
Rondebosch, Cape Town 01.2017 - 11.2020
Skills
Sales team leadership
Team leadership skills
Sales team support
Customer care
Negotiation
Relationship building
Sales presentations
Sales process
Sales management
Interpersonal communication skills
Finance knowledge
Finance background
Budgeting and finance
Extremely quick learner
Quick turnaround
Performance monitoring
Interests
Reading - Business & Investment Books
Sports - Cricket, Soccer, F1
Personnel Development
Forex Trading - Big Passion
Timeline
Real Estate Sales Team Leader
Lionlead Real Estate
07.2022 - Current
Real Estate Sales Agent
Omega Real Estate
09.2018 - 07.2022
Salesperson
Vumatel Fibre
04.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Varsity College - Rondebosch
01.2017 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Milnerton High School
01.2012 - 12.2016