Gregory Buta
Area Sales Manager
Mamelodi West,GP
Summary
Driven Area Sales Manager with 3+ years of experience in management capacity and strong competitive sales drive, adaptability and perseverance. Well-honed listening skills and problem-solving attitude to uncover needs and overcome objections to close sales and achieve goals within multiple assigned territories. Successfully motivates and develops sales teams in results-driven and customer-focused environments with positive attitude towards achievement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Area Sales Manager
VECTOR LOGISTIC SOLUTIONS
04.2013 - Current
- Managed a successful sales team, consistently achieving and exceeding monthly sales targets.
- Expanded market share through effective prospecting, lead generation, and negotiation skills.
- Established strong relationships with key clients, resulting in increased customer retention and satisfaction.
- Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory.
- Enhanced team performance by providing ongoing coaching, training, and mentoring to sales representatives.
- Helped team stay productive and focused on higher-value tasks to improve sales efficiency.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities and areas for growth.
- Launched new products successfully within the assigned territory by executing well-designed launch plans tailored specifically for each product line.
MERCHANDISER
URBAN MERCHANDISING SERVICES
01.2008 - 01.2013
RETAIL ASSOCIATE
EDGARS
01.2006 - 01.2010
Education
MATRIC - ZULU, ENGLISH, AFRIKAANS, ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS ECONOMICS, ECONOMICS
JAFTA MAHLANGU HIGH SCHOOL
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE - MICROSOFT OFFICE, BUSINESS ENGLISH, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, MARKETING MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSAL COLLEGE OUTCOMES
Skills
Sales team supervision
Relationship building
Territory management
Sales presentations
Competitor analysis
Sales training
Pipeline management
Sales tracking
Personal Information
- ID Number: 850908 6242 080
- Health Status: EXCELLENT
- Criminal Record: NONE
- Date of Birth: 09/08/85
- Gender: MALE
- Nationality: SOUTH AFRICA
- Driving License: CODE 10 (C1)
- Religion: CHRISTIAN
Developmentabilities
- ASSERTIVE AND HARDWORKING
- I LOVE A GOOD CHALLENGES AND TAKE PRIDE IN MY WORK
- I AM REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO DEVELOPING MY SKILLS IN SOMETHING THAT CHALLENGES AND EXCITES ME
- GOOD COMMUNICATION AND THE ABILITY TO LEAD
Timeline
Area Sales Manager
VECTOR LOGISTIC SOLUTIONS
04.2013 - Current
MERCHANDISER
URBAN MERCHANDISING SERVICES
01.2008 - 01.2013
RETAIL ASSOCIATE
EDGARS
01.2006 - 01.2010
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE - MICROSOFT OFFICE, BUSINESS ENGLISH, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, MARKETING MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSAL COLLEGE OUTCOMES
MATRIC - ZULU, ENGLISH, AFRIKAANS, ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS ECONOMICS, ECONOMICS
JAFTA MAHLANGU HIGH SCHOOL