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Lourens Grobler-Shikava

Lourens Grobler-Shikava

Sales Manager
Johannesburg

Summary

Lourens Grobler-Shikava is an Aspiring Regional Manager and or a Sales Manager holding his Risk Management Certificate from the University of Johannesburg. Lourens further have more than TWENTY-FOUR (24) years’ experience working as an Area Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Senior Sales Supervisor, Store Manager, Branch Manager, Warehouse Coordinator, Stock Controller, Office Manager, and an Assistant Manager. Lourens always believes that his hands-on experience coupled with the growing knowledge he gained during his studies and during field work prepared him to make a solid contribution in any Administrative and Sales Management related field . With a solid foundation in Sales Management, Lourens is always prepared to put his knowledge and abilities to deliver the best results in everything that he does, while gaining immeasurable experience and skills to advance in his career pursuit. Lourens is a self-motivated, goal orientated, driven and an individual who believes in lifting and empowering others through the knowledge he has acquired, and experiences gained overtime. GOALS To achieving my set goals and keeping myself dynamic in the changing scenario to become a Regional Manager and or a Sales Manager. To become an excellent Sales and Administrative Specialist taking up challenging works in the Industrial structure with creative and diversified Projects and to be part of a Constructive and fast-Growing World. To make a position for myself in the competitive corporate world and contribute to achieving the goals on both professional and personal level. To work in an environment that challenges me to improve and constantly thrive for perfection in all the tasks allotted to me so that I can be able to showcase my Administration and Sales Management Skills. Focused Sales Manager committed to motivating others and offering extensive knowledge penetrating new territories and promoting product lines. Highly effective mentor driven to assess individual and group performance to implement improvements and set goals. Determined individual with background in establishing and nurturing lucrative partnerships. Hardworking and driven sales management professional equipped to revitalize sales operations and align procedures to maximize profits and client acquisition. Successful at improving sales procedures to streamline and strengthen processes. Multifaceted leader with analytical and diligent approach to building and leading strong teams.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Sales Manager

Screamer Telecoms
01.2023 - Current
  • Managing Sales Process
  • Customer journey
  • Providing connectivity
  • Planning of infrastructure
  • Customer service (social media)
  • Managing sales team
  • Ensure targets are reached and planned.

ICT & Telesales Manager

MIA Telecoms
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Building and selling solutions to customers
  • Part of MTN Aggregators
  • Manage team of 5 to call on Resellers/Corporate Customers
  • Manage team of 4 to assist with GSM upgrades
  • Performance Management
  • Drive and enforce KPI.

Area Manager

03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Performance Management
  • Staff engagements /HR (interview, contract signing and place)
  • Store & Target Management
  • Sales Discussions / Performance

Assistant Store Manager (Floor Manager)

12.2019 - 02.2020
  • Stock Control (Valuables)
  • Staff Management
  • Sales Performance / Discussions
  • Customer Queries/ Billing Issues.

Senior Sales Supervisor

01.2016 - 11.2019
  • Managed and coordinated the following key areas:
  • Customer care
  • Sales Fixed/Fibre/ Mobile products
  • Managing of staff
  • Generated targets and run rate
  • Assisted with stock receiving
  • Cancelations and Credit on Financial Accounts for cancelations.

Store Manager

Fruit, Veg
07.2014 - 10.2015
  • Managed and coordinated the following key areas:
  • Managed store and staff (16)
  • Stock purchasing and orders.

Branch Manager

Nashua Mobile
02.2012 - 06.2014
  • Stock management & ordering
  • Quality and risk checks
  • Issued devices
  • Managed 24 staff.

Warehouse Coordinator

10.2010 - 02.2012
  • Coordinated stock
  • Received & Dispatched stock
  • Located to correct bin.

Stock Controller/ Assistant Manager

Joshua Doore
02.2008 - 10.2010
  • IC
  • Managed and controlled stock
  • Receiving & dispatch.

Stock Controller/ Assistant Manager

01.2004 - 02.2008
  • IC
  • Managed and controlled stock
  • Receiving & dispatch.

Office Manager

Workers Right Council
06.1996 - 12.2003
  • Assisted with customer/policy queries
  • Managed appointments for labour law lawyers to attend CCMA
  • Filled and collated evidence and reports for CCMA & Labour Court.

Education

Risk Management Certificate -

University of Johannesburg

Higher Certificate - N4 - Human Resources Management

Oxbridge Academy, Johannesburg
02.2023 - Current

Skills

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SAP, and Outlookundefined

Additional Information

  • the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown period: (In my spare time) I volunteered to assist by tutoring grade 12 learners in my local high school. I was empowering other students from University as well by volunteering and tutoring them thus adding value and quality to the community and education development. I was assisting in screening people in my community and asking them questions for possible Covid-19 symptoms.

Timeline

Oxbridge Academy - Higher Certificate - N4, Human Resources Management
02.2023 - Current
Sales Manager - Screamer Telecoms
01.2023 - Current
ICT & Telesales Manager - MIA Telecoms
05.2022 - 01.2023
Area Manager -
03.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Store Manager (Floor Manager) -
12.2019 - 02.2020
Senior Sales Supervisor -
01.2016 - 11.2019
Store Manager - Fruit, Veg
07.2014 - 10.2015
Branch Manager - Nashua Mobile
02.2012 - 06.2014
Warehouse Coordinator -
10.2010 - 02.2012
Stock Controller/ Assistant Manager - Joshua Doore
02.2008 - 10.2010
Stock Controller/ Assistant Manager -
01.2004 - 02.2008
Office Manager - Workers Right Council
06.1996 - 12.2003
University of Johannesburg - Risk Management Certificate,
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