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Marlize Willemse

Marlize Willemse

Digital Sales And Distribution Manager
Cape Town

Summary

I am a hard-working individual, with a solid work ethic that focuses on quality and service delivery and a very strong desire to excel in all that I do. I also have the ability to multi-task and work under pressure, whether individually or as part of a group. Able to communicate confidently (written and verbal), I have the ability to interact with various people in an organization regardless of their level in the chain of command. My ability to plan and organize efficiently is underpinned by a consistent adherence to prescribed company protocols with regards to decision making. I am reliable, sincere and loyal.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Digital Sales and Distribution Manager

SMA Solar Technology South Africa
01.2023 - Current
  • Order processing and Fulfillment - Ensuring orders are processed accurately and efficiently, including all sales documents including generating Tax Invoices.
  • Logistic facilitation - Ensuring that all orders are delivered on time, arranging the delivery service accordingly, engaging with logistic partners for local and international shipments, including export arrangements.
  • Customer Engagement - Maintaining contact with existing customers, addressing their needs, and fostering relationships.
  • Database Management - Maintaining accurate records of customer information and sales activities.
  • Lead Generation -Identifying potential customers through various channels and determining their suitability for the company's offerings.
  • Forecasting - Ensuring that accurate and correct sales forecasting is submitted on a monthly basis.
  • Sales and Negotiations - Presenting product/services, handling objections and negotiating to obtain sales.
  • Sales Target Achievement - Meeting or exceeding individual and teams sales goals.
  • Product knowledge - Staying up to date on the company's products and services.
  • Internal purchasing - Ensure that our warehouse has stock by purchasing stock from our head office by evaluating market needs, customer leads and forecast needs.



Internal Sales Support & Business Administration

SMA Solar Technology South Africa
Cape Town
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Order processing and Fulfillment - Ensuring orders are processed accurately and efficiently, including all sales documents including generating Tax Invoices.
  • Product knowledge - Staying up to date on the company's products and services.
  • Logistic facilitation - Ensuring that all orders are delivered on time, arranging the delivery service accordingly, engaging with logistic partners for local and international shipments, including export arrangements.
  • Customer Engagement - Maintaining contact with existing customers, addressing their needs, and fostering relationships.
  • Database Management - Maintaining accurate records of customer information and sales activities.
  • Scheduling and Meeting Management - Scheduling meetings, travel arrangements and managing calenders for management.
  • Event planning - Planning and coordinating company events, including internal events and conferences.
  • Supply Management - Ordering, maintaining and inventorying office supplies.
  • Facilities Management - Liaising with facility management vendors, including cleaning, maintenance and security services.
  • Vendor Relations - Managing relationships with vendors, suppliers and service suppliers.
  • Administrative support: Multi faceted administrative support to various departments. This includes invoice preparation for payment, submitting invoices for payment and loading payments on bank.
  • Record keeping - Maintaining and managing filing systems and records.
  • Communication - Handling internal and external communication, including emails, telephone calls and all related correspondence.
  • Health and Safety - Ensuring the office environment and procedures meet and health and safety regulations.

Office Management and Business Administration

SMA Solar Technology South Africa
07.2019 - 12.2019
  • Scheduling and Meeting Management - Scheduling meetings, travel arrangements and managing calenders for management.
  • Event planning - Planning and coordinating company events, including internal events and conferences.
  • Supply Management - Ordering, maintaining and inventorying office supplies.
  • Facilities Management - Liaising with facility management vendors, including cleaning, maintenance and security services.
  • Vendor Relations - Managing relationships with vendors, suppliers and service suppliers.
  • Administrative support: Multi faceted administrative support to various departments. This includes invoice preparation for payment, submitting invoices for payment and loading payments on bank.
  • HR Support - Assisting HR department with tasks such as recruiting and onboarding.
  • Record keeping - Maintaining and managing filing systems and records.
  • Communication - Handling internal and external communication, including emails, telephone calls and all related correspondence.
  • Health and Safety - Ensuring the office environment and procedures meet and health and safety regulations.

Project Administrator

Bergstan South Africa Consulting & Development Engineers
09.2012 - 06.2019
  • Project Management Administration
  • Monthly Reporting and Budgets
  • Administration of Procurement Activities
  • Tender Administration
  • Event Co-Ordination
  • A variety of Office Services
  • Achievements include the successful implementation of various EPWP projects to the value of R10 Million.

Front Line Receptionist and Office Services

Bergstan South Africa Consulting & Development Engineers
02.2009 - 09.2012
  • Switchboard
  • General Administration Duties such as organizing Courier Services
  • Facility Bookings
  • Arranging Refreshments for Meetings

Office administrator

Sabelco Electrical Industries
03.2008 - 02.2009
  • Internal Purchaser
  • Data Capture
  • Reception Relief

Education

Office Administration Certificate -

Rosebank College

Matric - Grade 12

Buren High School
01.2003 - 01.2007

Skills

  • Computer Literacy - MS Office, SAP ERP, Salesforce, SAP4Hana

  • Strong and meticulous administration with great attention to detail

  • Good communicator

  • Strong relationship builder

  • Strategic thinker to optimize sales and strategies

  • Strong problem solver with critical thinking and solution driven abilities

  • Strong time management skills

  • Adaptable

  • Strong organizational skills

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 8904140065082
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Yes (Code B)
  • Marital Status: Single

Technical Professional Skills

  • Proficient Computer Literacy: MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint
  • Accurate Speed Typist (Data Capturing)
  • Office Administration – comprises of all Admin related duties
  • Project Administration / Support
  • Site Administration
  • Event Planning
  • Frontline Reception and Telephonic Skills

Timeline

Digital Sales and Distribution Manager

SMA Solar Technology South Africa
01.2023 - Current

Internal Sales Support & Business Administration

SMA Solar Technology South Africa
01.2020 - 01.2023

Office Management and Business Administration

SMA Solar Technology South Africa
07.2019 - 12.2019

Project Administrator

Bergstan South Africa Consulting & Development Engineers
09.2012 - 06.2019

Front Line Receptionist and Office Services

Bergstan South Africa Consulting & Development Engineers
02.2009 - 09.2012

Office administrator

Sabelco Electrical Industries
03.2008 - 02.2009

Matric - Grade 12

Buren High School
01.2003 - 01.2007

Office Administration Certificate -

Rosebank College

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