People
Juan Gawie Hauptfleisch
Area Sales Manager
Worcester
Summary
I am a driven sales and sales management professional with 18 years experience in the wire, roofing and steel manufacturing industry. I have a proven track record of developing new business in different provinces in South Africa, as well as in countries such as Malawi, Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia.
My success lies in my well-honed listening and negotiation skills and problem-solving attitude.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Area Sales Manager
Hendok Group Pty Ltd
01.2012 - Current
- Managing sales in the Eastern, Western and Southern Cape regions
- Develop and execute sales strategies
- Maintain and strengthen a large portfolio of clients
- Coach, mentor and motivate the sales representatives
- Manage logistics
- Identify new sales and marketing opportunities
- Set sales targets
- Market share growth through prospecting, lead generation and negotiation skills
- Strong relationships with key clients and decision makers
Sales Representative/Export
Allens Meshco Group
04.2006 - 12.2011
- External sales and marketing in South Africa, Tanzania, Malawi, Kenya, Zambia
- Extensive travelling to East African countries
- Develop and build business relationships
- Identify new sales and marketing opportunities
- Review pricing and service levels
- Market share growth
- Identify new opportunities through cold calling
Sales Representative
CWI (Consolidated Wire Industries)
12.2005 - 04.2006
- External sales and marketing in the South African market
- Develop and build business relationships
- Grow company market share
- Identify new sales and marketing opportunities
- Allens Meshco took over the sales and marketing function of CWI in the Cape region
- During this takeover, I received a job offer from Allens Meshco
Financial Assistant
Kwikfin
11.2003 - 12.2004
- Provided financial advice
- Budget preparation
- Prepared reports
- Cash flow management
Fleet Controller
National Car Rental (England, UK)
12.2002 - 10.2003
- Route planning for drivers
- Customer service
- Managed drivers
- Daily fleet operations to guarantee optimal utilization of resources
- Improved fleet efficiency
- Enhanced on time delivery of vehicles
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law (Criminology)
UNISA (University of South Africa)
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UNISA (University of South Africa)
Grade 12 - undefined
Hexvalley High School
IELTS - undefined
Cambridge English
Skills
- Excel
- Word
- Sage Evolution
- Sales
- Business Development
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Management
- Organization
- Negotiation
Career Overview
I am a sales and sales management professional with 18 years experience in the wire, roofing and steel manufacturing industry. I have a proven track record of developing new business in different provinces in South Africa, as well as in countries like Malawi, Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia. I have worked for some of the biggest wire, roofing and steel manufacturing companies in South Africa and am now seeking a new professional challenge.
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Golf, Travel, Tennis, Reading
- Dependents: 1
- Health Status: Excellent
- Date of Birth: 08/12/82
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: South Africa Class 1 (Motorcar)
- Marital Status: Married
Interests
Timeline
Area Sales Manager
Hendok Group Pty Ltd
01.2012 - Current
Sales Representative/Export
Allens Meshco Group
04.2006 - 12.2011
Sales Representative
CWI (Consolidated Wire Industries)
12.2005 - 04.2006
Financial Assistant
Kwikfin
11.2003 - 12.2004
Fleet Controller
National Car Rental (England, UK)
12.2002 - 10.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UNISA (University of South Africa)
Grade 12 - undefined
Hexvalley High School
IELTS - undefined
Cambridge English
Bachelor of Arts - Law (Criminology)
UNISA (University of South Africa)
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