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Kyle Alton

Kyle Alton

Sales Associate & Elite Personal Trainer
Durbanville

Summary

Driven by a passion for enhancing client fitness and career success, leveraged expertise in strength training and client coaching to exceed sales goals at Virgin Active South Africa and improve client fitness levels as an Elite Personal Trainer. Demonstrated exceptional ability in building relationships and developing targeted strategies, achieving a notable increase in client satisfaction and placement rates.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Elite Personal Trainer

Self Employed Services
08.2023 - Current
  • Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
  • Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans and monitoring progress.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
  • Developed and implemented creative exercise programs to keep clients engaged and motivated.
  • Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts

Recruitment Consultant

Lerach Recruitments
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to assess skills, experience, and fit for specific roles.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through regular communication and understanding their unique needs.
  • Provided detailed feedback to both clients and candidates after interviews, facilitating continuous improvement in the recruitment process.
  • Coordinated interviews between clients and candidates to ensure seamless scheduling and communication throughout the process.
  • Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients and candidates to ensure successful placements.
  • Increased candidate placements by developing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies.

Sales Executive

Virgin Active South Africa
07.2020 - 04.2022
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.
  • Boosted sales revenue by cultivating strong client relationships and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, resulting in a high percentage of repeat business and client referrals.
  • Demonstrated expert product knowledge during client interactions, addressing questions/concerns confidently and offering solutions tailored specifically for them.
  • Analyzed sales data regularly to monitor progress towards goals and make necessary adjustments to strategy as needed.
  • Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with vendors to determine product availability and quality.
  • Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential customers to highlight features and benefits of products.

Sales Consultant

MoreCorp
04.2019 - 05.2020
  • Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
  • Maximized customer retention by resolving issues quickly.
  • Generated increased sales revenue through effective lead generation and follow-up efforts.
  • Maintained sense of urgency in answering customer questions and requests through email or voice messaging.
  • Conducted comprehensive product demonstrations for clients, resulting in increased understanding of features and benefits.
  • Increased referral business by establishing a strong rapport with existing clients, leading to positive word-of-mouth recommendations and an expanded customer base.

Education

CYQ Gym Instructor NQF4

HFPA Campus
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2009

High School Diploma -

Bedford High
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Product and service knowledge

Time Management

Community Networking

Customer liaison

Demonstrations

Sales Strategies

Strategic Planning

Cold-calling

Closing Techniques

Persuasive Communication

Lead Generation

Sales consultation

Relationship Building

Sales closing

Timeline

Elite Personal Trainer

Self Employed Services
08.2023 - Current

Recruitment Consultant

Lerach Recruitments
05.2022 - 06.2023

Sales Executive

Virgin Active South Africa
07.2020 - 04.2022

Sales Consultant

MoreCorp
04.2019 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

Bedford High
04.2001 -

CYQ Gym Instructor NQF4

HFPA Campus
Kyle AltonSales Associate & Elite Personal Trainer