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Luca Gallarate

Luca Gallarate

Johannesburg,

Summary

With a solid foundation in Business Development, Sales, and Customer Support, I am embarking on a transformative journey into Cyber Security with a comprehensive course scheduled to commence in February 2024. My professional history is marked by a customer-centric approach, honing skills in problem-solving and adaptability. Eager to apply my versatile skill set to the dynamic field of cybersecurity, I am committed to ongoing learning, with a proactive stance towards acquiring relevant certifications and staying abreast of industry trends.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales & Customer Support Representative

MindPearl: Edelweiss Air AG
Remote
06.2023 - 10.2023

• Assist with special requests such as medical cases, animal transportation, unusual equipment
• Troubleshooting errors internal systems and advise Team Leaders of website bugs
• Help clients with all queries they might have via telephonic conversation or email
• Investigate claims and errors and try resolve them to best of customer satisfaction

Germanic Market Manager

Sense Of Africa, South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
05.2022 - 11.2022

• Assist with product development and technical support with aspects including B2B booking platform
• Inputs for budgets and forecasts
• Create sales reports and managing override agreements with Accounts

Achievements |

Convert leads into current clients

Understand technical aspects of booking platform and demonstrating to clients how to use the platform

Business Development & Contracting Specialist

Sense Of Africa, South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
10.2017 - 04.2022

• Servicing existing accounts and new accounts with rate contracts and resolve issues that clients face

• Develop products for clients that are suited for their needs and target market

• Converting new business leads into business opportunities and long-term clients

Achievements |

Secured new accounts in the Golfing Travel Industry

Maintain clients by competing in Tender offers

Convert leads into current clients

Sales Manager

South African Gold Coin Exchange
Johannesburg, South Africa
02.2016 - 09.2017

• Servicing existing accounts whilst establishing new accounts by planning and organising a daily work schedule to call on existing or potential clients
• Adjusting content of sales presentations by studying the type of client or trade factor
• Focusing sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of clients

• Keeping management informed by submitting activity and results reports

Achievements |

Increased sales in my channel and consistently achieved my KPI's

Coffee Sales Specialist

Nespresso
Johannesburg, South Africa
08.2014 - 10.2015

•Achieve personal and common sales and service level targets
•Support special events
•Management of inventories, stocks and cash

Channel Marketing Assistant - Fixed Contract

McCain Foods South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
02.2014 - 05.2014

•Conducting Market Research
•Capturing and presenting findings

•General assistance with compiling sales data

Achievements |

Established leads for potential accounts in the restaurant and fast food industry

Conduct Market research and build understanding of the food service industry in South Africa

Education

Certified Short Course - Cyber Security

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
08.2024

Bachelor of Commerce Honours - Marketing Management

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
11.2016

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing Management

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa

National Senior Certificate -

Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa

Skills

    Figma

    Web API Connections

    QlikView

    HTML Coding

    VMware

    Problem solving

Certification

UI/UX Figma: Complete Web & Mobile Design

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Sales & Customer Support Representative

MindPearl: Edelweiss Air AG
06.2023 - 10.2023

Germanic Market Manager

Sense Of Africa, South Africa
05.2022 - 11.2022

Business Development & Contracting Specialist

Sense Of Africa, South Africa
10.2017 - 04.2022

Sales Manager

South African Gold Coin Exchange
02.2016 - 09.2017

Coffee Sales Specialist

Nespresso
08.2014 - 10.2015

Channel Marketing Assistant - Fixed Contract

McCain Foods South Africa
02.2014 - 05.2014

Certified Short Course - Cyber Security

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Bachelor of Commerce Honours - Marketing Management

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing Management

University of Johannesburg

National Senior Certificate -

Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg
Luca Gallarate