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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
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
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
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
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
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
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