Driven Regional Sales Manager with 20-year track record of success in increasing revenue, improving operations efficiency, and building high-performance team. Results-oriented problem solver and skilled leader. Self-directed and motivational style.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Regional Sales Manager
SA Greetings
10.2012 - Current
laCompiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
Organized regular sales meetings, providing comprehensive updates on market trends, competitor analysis, and new product developments.
Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
Effectively recruited and hired highly talented individuals bringing exceptional skills and expertise to sales team.
Managed team of 25 regional sales representatives and consistently achieved high sales targets.
Developed and managed budgets to confirm proper use of resources and maximize profitability.
Contacted key accounts regularly and achieved high satisfaction scores by routinely re-assessing needs and resolving conflicts.
Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors in support of cost reduction efforts and improved profitability margins for region business operations.
Generated detailed sales reports and forecasts to analyze performance and track progress.
Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
Sales & Marketing Manager
Tradeway Promotions
03.2012 - 09.2012
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Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
Delivered recommendations to long-term accounts to promote brand awareness to key audience.
Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
Negotiated contracts skillfully, achieving favorable terms that contributed to bottom-line results.
Improved brand visibility with well-executed promotional campaigns and engaging social media content.
Account Manager
Boom Town Advertising, Media 24, Touchline Media
02.2002 - 07.2011
Monitored and analyzed customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
Improved overall team productivity by implementing best practices in organization and time management.
Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
Inspected existing ads and marketing materials to achieve consistency throughout multiple platforms.
Analyzed campaign performance data to identify trends, optimize targeting strategies, and provide actionable insights for future initiatives.
Secured new business opportunities through proactive outreach, networking events, and industry conferences.
Collaborated with creative teams to produce high-quality advertisements that met client objectives and exceeded expectations.
Negotiated contracts with vendors and clients.
Participated in industry events and conferences to stay current on best practices, build professional networks, and identify new business opportunities.
Created and presented media and advertising packages to prospective customers.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma Advertising - Advertising
AAA School of Advertising
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa
04.2001 -
Skills
Staff Training and Development
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Interests
Travel
Family
Fashion, Arts & Sports
Timeline
Regional Sales Manager
SA Greetings
10.2012 - Current
Sales & Marketing Manager
Tradeway Promotions
03.2012 - 09.2012
Account Manager
Boom Town Advertising, Media 24, Touchline Media
02.2002 - 07.2011
Post Graduate Diploma Advertising - Advertising
AAA School of Advertising
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of Free State
04.2001 -
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