Kirsten Gunning
Sales & Marketing
Nelspruit
Summary
Highly Motivated and proactive sales and marketing executive with outstanding organisational and research skills. High Level of attention to detail, fantastic communication skills; creative.
Experienced sales professional adept at managing complex projects and driving impactful results. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable in delivering outcomes. Expertise in sales strategy, project coordination, and client relationship management. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Sales & Project Manager
Kova Partitions & Interiors
06.2025 - Current
- Managed projects from inception to completion, overseeing all stages from client enquiry to final installation and handover.
- Supervised on-site teams and installers, ensuring quality workmanship, adherence to timelines, and client satisfaction.
- Prepared detailed quotations, managed incoming leads and enquiries, and maintained consistent client communication throughout project lifecycles.
- Managed budgets and resource allocation for multiple simultaneous projects, optimising operational costs while meeting project objectives.
- Utilised CRM systems to manage project pipelines, track sales performance, and enhance communication and follow-up processes.
- Handled all administrative and financial aspects of the role, including invoicing, payment follow-ups, and supplier coordination.
- Developed and implemented project timelines, ensuring alignment with client expectations, resulting in improved project delivery efficiency.
- Monitored project progress and adjusted plans as necessary, ensuring that deadlines were consistently met without compromising quality.
Specialist Wall Coatings and Interior Design
Pro Finish Projects
01.2018 - 06.2025
- Marketing of all Business. Research and following industry changes and trends.
- Organised appointments and presentations.
- Executed design projects from concept to completion. Assist with planning.
- Help Clients Determine goals for each project. Interpret and translate customer needs into rough plans.
- Negotiated pricing, setting up of time lines and creating schedules for each project. Sourcing products and materials. Quotations and Proposals.
- Place orders for materials and monitoring installations of all the design elements.
- Headed Training and application of Specialist wall Coatings.
- Contact: Kirsten Gunning - Own Company - Director - 0767866883
Sales and Marketing
Gunning and Son
05.2009 - 08.2017
- Planning and Organizing of Marketing seminars and events, and all liaison with potential customers, targeting specific customers, promoting products and services offered.
- Targeting Consulting Engineers, architects, construction companies, and other related entities who are generally the point of first reference on large projects.
- Managed approved applicators to ensure product performance and client service.
- Servicing the South African construction industry through supplying Stoncor Africa product ranges, including waterproofing, industrial flooring and Specialist coatings. Site support and after sales service.
- Project Management, Cold calling, Procurement of Pricing for advertising and branding material, Quotations and Proposals.
- Collaborated with sales and business development teams to drive initiatives related to event participation, project planning and the coordination of day to day projects.
- Contact: Dick Gunning - 082 418 5558
Corporate Manager / Sales Executive
Ellies Electronics
01.2007 - 04.2009
- FMCG Representative for well known chain stores, as well as independent stockists of Ellies Electronics products.
- Checking stock, placing orders, adding new lines into stores through promotions and in store product displays.
- Attained Corporate Manager position. Headed Corporate and Rental division, including all admin, sales and marketing responsibilities, setting up of daily meetings and building relationships.
- Contact: Barry Shum - 082 308 8111
Education
College - Cosmetology
Parktown College
Johannesburg12.2002
Skills
Project coordination
Goal-oriented
Strong written and verbal communication
Sales strategy development
Innovative thinking
Office administration
Detail-oriented
Strategic product sourcing
Sales metrics analysis
Effective negotiation techniques
Proposal writing
Customer lead management
Office administration
Construction sector expertise
Client interaction
Installation management
Quotation development
Effective CRM usage
Efficient resource management
Financial budget oversight
Effective client communication
Effective project management
Certification
Get Smarter Interior Design Course (2017) - 10 week Online Course
Interests
Traveling, Health and Nutrition, Exercising and exploring outdoors, Literature, Adventure, Music
Timeline
Sales & Project Manager
Kova Partitions & Interiors
06.2025 - Current
Specialist Wall Coatings and Interior Design
Pro Finish Projects
01.2018 - 06.2025
Sales and Marketing
Gunning and Son
05.2009 - 08.2017
Corporate Manager / Sales Executive
Ellies Electronics
01.2007 - 04.2009
College - Cosmetology
Parktown College