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Janeke Leibrandt

Luxury Retail Sales Manager
Johannesburg

Summary

Customer-focused, visionary-thinking Retail Manager with over 4 years of experience in cultivating relationships, creating marketing campaigns and growing profit channels. Self-motivated leader with skill in growing business relations, sales and generating practical solutions based on client demand. I am results-focused with a successful background leading talented sales personnel. Successful at engaging with staff by discussing sales performance, maintaining accountability and acknowledging excellent performance. Driven to maintain service standards by supporting staff in handling service issues and customer communications.


Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Luxury Retail Sales Manager

Starboard Cruise Services Inc
Miami
10.2021 - Current
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Managed day-to-day staffing and handled scheduling for all store employees.
  • Addressed customer complaints professionally and efficiently, resulting in satisfied customers who continued to patronize the store.
  • Maintained company's visual merchandise standards through general housekeeping and planograms.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss goals, progress toward targets, and areas needing improvement or focus for the entire team.
  • Analyzed sales data and trends to identify areas for improvement in both individual and team performance, leading to increased revenue.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, conducting annual reviews and providing constructive feedback to encourage growth and improvement.
  • Implemented targeted marketing campaigns that drove traffic into the store, increasing overall footfall and conversion rates.
  • Developed strong customer relationships through attentive service and expert product knowledge, resulting in repeat business.
  • Boosted sales performance by implementing effective visual merchandising and store layouts.

Premium Travel Consultant

Corporate Travel Management
Sydney
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Competency to maintain positive client and co-worker relationships -Establishing, developing and maintaining trust and loyalty over time and through changes.
  • Proactively provides feedback to management to avoid future customer issues.
  • Sold corporate clients on best destinations to suit their business’ needs. Targets exceeded 75% of the time.
  • Work independently in the absence of supervision.
  • Provide travel offers and general travel advice to travelers.
  • Proven pursuit of learning and self-development.

Premium Travel Consultant

American Express
Sydney
07.2018 - 07.2019
  • Selling 5 star luxury travel products to Premium card members including VIP American Express card holders.
  • Determining clients’ needs and suggesting suitable travel packages.
  • Exceed revenue and profit targets.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to all card members.
  • Appreciated by clients for professional, friendly and fast service.
  • Established and maintained solid client relationships.
  • Excellent time management skills.

Retail Manager

STA Travel
Johannesburg
10.2013 - 12.2017
  • Overseeing the smooth & efficient running of the branch.
  • Ensuring that staff adhere to financial & operational procedures and that any training needs are identified and addressed.
  • Managing & motivating staff to exceed targets, thus ensuring profitability. Targets exceeded 80% of the time and won 3 awards for the top sales performance branch in South Africa.
  • Demonstrated consistent ability to close sales and achieve productivity.
  • Considerable experience supervising teams and working in fast-paced settings.
  • Selling travel products such as accommodation, flights, insurance etc.
  • Advising clients on travel arrangements, e.g. visas and passports.
  • Successfully deal with any client complaints.
  • Consistently attending events and representing the company in a professional manner at those events.
  • Consistently achieved my revenue targets and exceeded it.

Sales Manager/ Art Auctioneer

Park West Gallery
Miami
01.2011 - 08.2013

Managed art sales on Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival and other cruise lines.

  • Responsible for the aesthetic appearance of the gallery.
  • Successful management of employees.
  • Completing all Administrative duties for each cruise.
  • Conducting weekly presentations on the department activities to crowds.
  • Conducting live Art auctions as an auctioneer.
  • Liaising with various departments to ensure smooth running of my department.
  • Success in sales with little supervision while attaining monthly high volume sales goals.
  • Successfully reached weekly sales targets and exceeded them consistently.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Consumer Science

University of Pretoria
Pretoria
01.2005 - 11.2008

Skills

Sales

Presentation skills

Active listening

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data management

Retail operations

Strategic planning

Customer service

Financial reporting

Sales strategy implementation

Visual merchandising

Driven work ethic

Upselling strategies

Customer engagement

Qualifications And Education

  • Bachelor degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng, 12/31/08
  • Diploma in Counselling & Psychology, International Career Institute, Australia, 05/01/20

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 11/11/86

Professional Overview

I am an accomplished sales professional with superior work ethic and creative revenue generation ideas. I have 11 years of experience in diverse sales environments including travel agencies, cruise ship retail and hospitality industry sales. I am able to work independently under minimal supervision and exceed sales goals consistently. I am an energetic sales professional with a knack for matching customers with optimal products and services to meet their specific needs. I consistently received excellent feedback from customers. My passion for the travel and sales industries are undeniable and I love working with people.

Timeline

Luxury Retail Sales Manager

Starboard Cruise Services Inc
10.2021 - Current

Premium Travel Consultant

Corporate Travel Management
07.2019 - 03.2020

Premium Travel Consultant

American Express
07.2018 - 07.2019

Retail Manager

STA Travel
10.2013 - 12.2017

Sales Manager/ Art Auctioneer

Park West Gallery
01.2011 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Consumer Science

University of Pretoria
01.2005 - 11.2008
Janeke LeibrandtLuxury Retail Sales Manager