Itai Ilouze
Commercial Property Broker
Cape Town,WC
Summary
Ambitious, self-motivated & passionate individual skilled in establishing buyer and seller partnerships to foster stress-free sales transactions. A 'people's person' constantly engaging and having proven success in relationship building, contract negotiation and synergy with others. Constantly looking for new challenges as well as opportunities to take personal initiative to ensure success.
Overview
17
17
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Real Estate Broker
Square Metres Property
Cape Town, Western Cape
03.2019 - Current
- Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
- Arranged for title searches of properties being sold and gave buyers virtual and physical tours of properties..
- Compared properties possessing similar features to determine competitive market prices.
- Sold properties worth over R43 000 000 in 1 year.
- Liaised between property owners and prospective buyers to facilitate purchase and transfer of ownership.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Sales Manager
Vumatel
Cape Town, Western Cape
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Increased sales volume by expanding product line to new retailers, including warehouse clubs and natural food chains.
- Conducted research to target, engage and partner with suppliers, negotiating beneficial, cost-saving deals.
- Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Supervised sales team of 8 people, stepping in to support employees and deliver smooth sales processes for clients.
- Initiated new sales and marketing plans for product roll-outs, including developing sales, distribution and media strategy.
- Delivered engaging sales presentations to new clients, explaining technical information in simplified language to promote features and increase client base.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
Head Bartender
Cafe Caprice
Cape Town, Western Cape
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Boosted bar operational efficiency and profitability by mentoring team members on procedures and productivity strategies.
- Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over 100 customers daily and created new libations drawing in clientele.
- Decreased waste through creating and following strict recipes and measurements for drinks.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet all customer needs.
- Conducted inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders.
- Handled establishment's social media, resulting in increased traffic to establishment.
- Developed specialty drinks to work with menu changes, sustaining customer interest and solid bar revenue.
- Kept accurate inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
- Performed opening and closing duties of establishment, including printing sales reports, setting up bar for next shift, counting cash drawer and taking inventory.
Sales Representative
Fiberhoods
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Utilized effective communication and active listening skills to create client rapport to grow profitability.
- Boosted brand awareness, implemented promotional campaigns and employed sales tactics for Fiber Connected internet.
- Implemented marketing and sales campaigns to effectively brand Fiberhoods as an ISP.
- Fostered close-nit partnerships with customers to uncover and meet specific goals.
Startup Founder
Skull & Bone Jewellery
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
- Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
Senior Soccer Coach
King David Linksfield
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Conferred with King David Linksfield to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
Education
High School Diploma -
King David Linksfield
Linksfield, Johannesburg 01.2001 - 12.2012
Bachelors of Commerce in Finance & Accounting - Finance & Accounting
Varsity College
Sandton, Johannesburg 01.2013 - 12.2016
Honors in Financial Analysis & Portfolio Managemnt - Finance
University of Cape Town
Cape Town 01.2017 - 12.2017
Skills
Market monitoring
Financing requirements
Rental management
Sales brochure development
Financial feasibility requirements
Sales-savvy
Promotion and advertising
Cultural awareness
Organization and Time management
Critical thinking
Analytical skills
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Commercial Real Estate Broker
Square Metres Property
03.2019 - Current
Head Bartender
Cafe Caprice
02.2017 - 03.2018
Sales Manager
Vumatel
01.2017 - 11.2018
Honors in Financial Analysis & Portfolio Managemnt - Finance
University of Cape Town
01.2017 - 12.2017
Sales Representative
Fiberhoods
01.2016 - 01.2017
Senior Soccer Coach
King David Linksfield
01.2015 - 08.2015
Startup Founder
Skull & Bone Jewellery
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelors of Commerce in Finance & Accounting - Finance & Accounting
Varsity College
01.2013 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
King David Linksfield
01.2001 - 12.2012