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Lelanie Van Der Walt

Sales Representative
Roodepoort,South Africa

Summary

Seasoned Sales Representative with 30-year track record. Bringing strong knowledge, supporting business development and growth initiatives. Leveraging outstanding communication strengths to cultivate and retain long-term relationships.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

External Sales Representative

FLSmidth
Roodepoort, Gauteng
2009.11 - 2020.06

- Ensure the company is marketed professionally.

- Actively seeking new opportunities where FLSmidth can offer a service.

- Participate in marketing events such as road shows and conferences.

- Regular visits to active customers to ensure continuous sales.

- Attend tender meetings to promote and define correct scope of work procedures.

- Develop healthy customer relationships through managing and interpreting customer needs.

- Negotiate contract terms and conditions with assistance of our legal team to meet both client and company needs.

- Liaise with other team members and departments, assisting in solving customer requirements and needs.

- Participate and assist internal staff with technical assistance, equipment identification, estimations and final proposal.

- Liaise with suppliers.

- Assist with stock take.

- Give constant feedback to line manager of the market conditions that will affect the business as well as the company reputation.

- Give accurate forecast of future business in the area.

- Calling on existing clients in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Musina, Northern & Western Cape and Swaziland.

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Proposals Administrator

FLSmidth
Roodepoort, Gauteng
2006.03 - 2009.10

- Supporting external sales employees.

- Sales enquiries.

- Liaising with the engineering and drawing office.

- Sourcing of suppliers.

Administrator - Business Operations

Wise Wire CC
Roodepoort, Gauteng
2003.09 - 2006.02

- Overseeing all administration duties including contract progress.

- Liaise and communicate with customers and technicians on specifications.

- Supervision of 4 staff members.

- Salaries/Wages.

- Basic bookkeeping. (Invoicing, general banking/ record keeping)

- VAT/RSC/PAYE/UIF/SDL/ Bargaining Council fees.

- Compiling reports on year-end income/expenses for tax purposes.

Branch Manager/ Marketing Manager/Marketing Consultant

Waste Paper Recovery
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
2001.10 - 2003.08

- Responsible for daily operation of branch.

- Manage 10 staff members.

- Maintaining and servicing existing clients.

- Canvassing new clients.

- Customer queries.

- Contributing towards new marketing and advertising.

- Recruiting and training of new representatives.

- Month-end figures and reports.

Junior Bookkeeper

Protocol Cabling
Cape Town, Western Cape
1998.03 - 2001.06

- Reconciliations of both debtors and creditors.

- Collections.

- Invoicing.

- Communication with suppliers.

- Salaries/Wages.

Sales Representative /Merchandiser

Carlton Cards
Johannesburg, Gauteng
1992.04 - 1998.02

- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.

- Broadened territories and negotiated successful contracts by seeking out new clients and utilizing leadership skills.

- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hoërskool Roodepoort
Roodepoort, Gauteng
1986.01 - 1990.12

Skills

Persuasive negotiator

Energetic and driven

Client Relationship Development

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Motivated team player

Timeline

External Sales Representative

FLSmidth
2009.11 - 2020.06

Proposals Administrator

FLSmidth
2006.03 - 2009.10

Administrator - Business Operations

Wise Wire CC
2003.09 - 2006.02

Branch Manager/ Marketing Manager/Marketing Consultant

Waste Paper Recovery
2001.10 - 2003.08

Junior Bookkeeper

Protocol Cabling
1998.03 - 2001.06

Sales Representative /Merchandiser

Carlton Cards
1992.04 - 1998.02

High School Diploma -

Hoërskool Roodepoort
1986.01 - 1990.12
Lelanie Van Der WaltSales Representative