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Johan Smith

Johan Smith

Lichtenburg

Summary

A dynamic entrepreneur and seasoned sales agent, I've honed my skills in business planning and customer relations, notably at Smith Excellence. Leveraging strategic thinking and social media savvy, I've driven brand growth and operational efficiency, achieving significant profitability improvements and fostering robust client-supplier networks.

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Entrepreneur

Smith Excellence
Lichtenburg
03.2020 - Current
  • Built strong brand recognition and customer loyalty by delivering high-quality products and services consistently over time.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with exceptional project management skills and timely delivery of products and services.
  • Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures that improved overall profitability.
  • Enhanced online presence with engaging social media content, and targeted digital advertising campaigns.

Sales Agent

Inteligro
Lichtenburg
11.2007 - 03.2020
  • Specializing in row crops including maize, sunflower, soybeans, dry beans, wheat and to a lesser extent cover crops.
  • Long-term planning for farmers to stay sustainable amidst various environmental and financial challenges.
  • Improve the farming practices of farmers focusing on details of

problems by using technical data.

  • Developed a data-app for crop specialist to manage pricing and profitability of sales in a changing environment (Field Buddy)
  • Assist the company with long-term vision advice to ensure

sustainability of all parties in the value-chain, including the

company, suppliers and clients.

  • Innovative solutions and plans for situations that arise due to

environmental factors.

  • Up-to-date with new marketing intelligence to support customers with the new trends in the market
  • Built relationships with clients and suppliers to maintain sales goals and create new opportunities.

Sales Agent

Kynoch
06.2011 - 09.2015
  • Marketing of plant nutrition and fertilizer
  • Integrated chemical and fertilizer advice for farmers to improve

sustainability of farming practices

Sales Agent

Qwemico
06.2000 - 10.2007
  • Marketing of agricultural chemical products, including herbicides,

pesticides, fungicides and plant nutrition

  • Assist farmers with innovative chemical solutions

Co-Owner

VSV Security
06.1996 - 06.2000
  • Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
  • Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
  • Enhanced business operations by implementing efficient management strategies and streamlining processes.

Army NCO

SANDF
01.1993 - 06.1996
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

BASOS - Agriculture

FFSA
07-2012

AVCASA - Agriculture

Tswane University of Technology
Tswane
07-2005

Skills

Customer relations

Software

Database Filemaker/Claris

Excel

Word

Cross Fit

I am Co-Owner and coach at Barbells and Coffee Mugs, I have a passion for health and fitness and are actively still training and competing in Cross Fit competitions and the Open, currently ranked 95% in my age group world wide. 

Timeline

Entrepreneur

Smith Excellence
03.2020 - Current

Sales Agent

Kynoch
06.2011 - 09.2015

Sales Agent

Inteligro
11.2007 - 03.2020

Sales Agent

Qwemico
06.2000 - 10.2007

Co-Owner

VSV Security
06.1996 - 06.2000

Army NCO

SANDF
01.1993 - 06.1996

BASOS - Agriculture

FFSA

AVCASA - Agriculture

Tswane University of Technology
Johan Smith