Jan Louw Potgieter
Sales-Buyer
Alberton
Summary
I am an ambitious young man that has had various different fields of employment that has helped me build up different sets of skills in my 8 years of employment i have learnt alot and i am constantly looking to grow in a company that i can stay in and work myself up and earn a living. I am looking for a position where I can, not only, express who I am but also add value to your company. I enjoy interacting with people and am an outgoing person that, when given the opportunity, will not disappoint. I can operate well in a stressful environment and I work well in difficult situations when required. I'm excited for any new challenges and will grab any opportunity to make my mark in your company. I work well in a team using my communication skills to work and reach our goal together. I am also able to work alone and complete all tasks timeously and stay motivated to reach my goal.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Receptionist/Fitness Instructor
Virgin active
1 2017 - 12.2018
- My first place of employment was at Virgin Active in Meyersdal
- I really enjoyed this field as I met so many different people, this helped me a lot with my communication skills.
- In this position, I also had to deal with a lot of difficult situations and had to think on my feet to resolve issues.
- This helped me learn to work under pressure and be able to operate in stressful situations.
- I was entrusted to open and close the branch daily, setting up equipment and getting the facility ready for members to access.
- I completed my basic CPR training so that I could administer CPR in case of an emergency.
- I helped out with sales when I had the opportunity and got multiple members to join the gym.
- Before leaving I led a group of receptionists, training them on how to use the new operating systems.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Contributed to team success by cross-training in various administrative roles, providing backup support when necessary.
Sales and merchandising
Apex interactive
01.2018 - 01.2019
- I visited our store locations all across Gauteng to stock our products and present our brands in the best possible way in stores like Game, Makro, Incredible connection and many more leading retailers.
- I did field marketing for our brand, informing the in-store sales employees why our product is the best and how the product works.
- Communication skills formed a key aspect of this position and I used it to the best of my ability, as people tend to refer customers to your product when you have a good relationship with them and when they have better knowledge about the product.
- Forming relationships with managers helped me to grow our brands in store.
- Furthermore, I helped grow the company in sales by holding events which drew in large crowds and through cold calling I managed to secure more key accounts.
- Optimized team performance with newly implemented sales and merchandising procedures.
- Stocked and merchandised products to meet sales and merchandising standards.
- Boosted store sales through strategic merchandising and attractive product displays.
Area manager
Sales
01.2019 - 01.2021
- I was responsible for growth in Gauteng as well as Nelspruit.
- I traveled cross country looking for potential bussines and also doing daily store visits to existing clients to keep the relationships fresh.
- I did cold calling for our brands in an attempt to get our products in local Salons and Pharmacies .
- Forming relationships with managers and staff helped me to grow our products in store and to generate more sales and achieve the best merchandising for our brands.
- We participated in annual events to help expose our products through informing salon managers to stock and sell our products.
- I visited stores monthly to inform staff about our products and provide them with more information which in turn helped sell our stock at leading Pharmacies like Dis-chem and Clicks.
- I assisted stores with product displays to better market our stock and improve sales.
- I did extensive research on our products to understand it in detail so that I could sell the product with a knowledgeable background.
- I then shared the knowledge I had gained with our internal and external merchandising team aswell as sales experts on the floor in order to improve product sales, I also managed teams such as Ligouri and Seal that did our internal merchandising.
- I tracked sales in all of our stores and created a system to analyze sales and to track growth.
- This helped me to understand our position in the market and allowed me to identify gaps that required additional focus.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Improved overall efficiency by identifying areas in need of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
Buyer
Integral Systems
01.2022 - 11.2022
- I was employed as a buyer at Integral systems
- One of the largest control panel manufacturers in South Africa, I had to find the most reliable and cost effective products for our team to get the work done efficiently.
- Once I had all the parts I would assign one of my wiremen to the job, I was in charge of a total of 5 wiremen that I needed to assign projects to.
- I worked on excel to create a bill of material that had all of the product information and pricing on it, From there I added all the information on Pastel and created an order that would be sent to our suppliers.
- I had also been assigned as the storeman, taking care of our stock doing monthly stocktakes to make sure that our stock levels balance and that our stock is neatly packed
- I was also in charge of Data capturing, Updating all of our stock movements so that it would balance.
- I was also in charge of daily meetings to track our stock and keep the rest of our team up to date with part deliveries.
- When stock got delivered I also ran the receiving for integral systems making sure all products are delivered correctly and signed in.
- It was also very important to build relationships with our suppliers so that I can easily communicate with them and get parts delivered as soon as possible to keep production running.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Participated in trade shows and conferences to stay informed of the latest industry developments and maintain a strong professional network.
SA CATALYTICS- Sales
Catalytic
01.2023 - 04.2023
- I worked closely with a partner to source precious metals that we would recycle and sell.
- These precious metals went through a refining process to be recycled and used for electronic components.
- We dealt with a lot of customers and held meetings with large corporate businesses that has a fleet of vehicles and scrapyards to source materials.
- We traveled across the country and visited performance shops car dealers and scrapyards to source materials.
- We made advertisements on social media to source private sellers aswell.
Buyer/Procurement Coordinator
AE Signage
04.2023 - Current
- I currently work for one of the largest signage companies in the Country that manufacture signs for malls, retail shops , fast food branches and also petrochemical clients .
- On a daily bases i receive job cards from our various project managers and order all of the necessary items required to manufacture our signs.
- I always request multiple quotes from all of our suppliers to ensure we get the best pricing and quality in order to save cost where we can.
- I always made sure that the warehouse was organized neatly and all stock was easily accessible so that we can manufacture products without any delay.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Continuously monitored industry trends to identify new supply sources that could potentially improve overall procurement efficiency.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Managed budgets effectively by tracking expenses, analyzing variances, and making adjustments as needed to stay within financial targets.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Participated in trade shows and conferences to stay informed of the latest industry developments and maintain a strong professional network.
- Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and maintain quality standards.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidation and bulk purchasing across departments.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Researched and identified new suppliers to get the best quality and pricing.
- Operated equipment such as the overhead cranes and forklift to assist with any deliveries and to pack stock neatly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marais Viljoen
Alberton, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Goal Setting
Multitasking Abilities
Self Motivation
Time Management
Active Listening
Excellent Communication
Organizational Skills
Adaptability and Flexibility
Relationship Building
Attention to Detail
Reliability
Languages
English/Afrikaans
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/04/97
- Nationality: South African
Idnumber
971004 5130 080
Maritalstatus
Single
Sex
Male
Certification
SALES SKILLS
Timeline
Buyer/Procurement Coordinator
AE Signage
04.2023 - Current
SA CATALYTICS- Sales
Catalytic
01.2023 - 04.2023
Buyer
Integral Systems
01.2022 - 11.2022
SALES SKILLS
04-2020
CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
04-2020
DIGITAL MARKETING
04-2020
EXCELL COURSE
04-2020
Area manager
Sales
01.2019 - 01.2021
Sales and merchandising
Apex interactive
01.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Marais Viljoen
04.2001 -
Receptionist/Fitness Instructor
Virgin active
1 2017 - 12.2018