Megan van zyl
Bloemfontein
Summary
Secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skill while making a significant contribution to the success of the company.
Collaborative team player seeking challenging and dynamic work environment. Offers proactive and pre-emptive approach to effectively meet customer needs. Shares negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Consultant
Wholesale Fencing SA
Bloemfontein
03.2025 - Current
- Consulted with clients to identify fencing needs and preferences.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits to prospective customers.
- Collaborated with team members to develop sales strategies and promotions.
- Trained new staff on product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Assisted in inventory management to ensure product availability for clients.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to increase sales revenue.
- Performed cold calls to prospective customers to introduce company offerings.
- Operated register, handled cash and processed credit card transactions.
Administrative Assistant
ROADSIDE TNT
04.2023 - 04.2024
- In my current role as an administrative assistant I am responsible for invoicing on accounts Sending out emails Handling third party accounts Sending out monthly statements Monthly filing of paperwork
- Directed incoming mail, interoffice messages and packages to office recipients.
- Organised and stored hardcopy files.
- Answered phones and performed clerical office functions to address queries, concerns and issues, escalating complaints to management.
- Performed administrative tasks, document management and report development for inter-departmental use.
Sales consultant
CEMBRICK MANUFACTURERS
06.2021 - 03.2023
- In my role as a sales consultant I was responsible for sales with a monthly target Switchboard duties- transferring calls to the relevant persons Relief receptionist and Cashier Monthly Stocktake Cold Calling and Customer service
- Liaised with potential customers to determine needs and provide recommendations.
- Shared comprehensive brand and product knowledge to maximise sales.
- Handled credit and debit card payment processing to complete purchasing experience.
- Executed complete sales cycle process, from prospecting through to contract negotiations and closing.
Sales Consultant
CELL C PTY LTD
08.2018 - 11.2020
- In my role as a sales consultant I was responsible for sales with a monthly target Customer service Cold calling Supervision of consultants and housekeeping
- Demonstrated products to show potential buyers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Secured new clients through targeted prospecting and networking.
- Used social media platforms to reach out to prospective clients and cultivate strong ties.
- Maintained comprehensive brand and product knowledge to maximise sales opportunities and meet set targets.
Data Capturer ,Beauty Consultant, Cashier
DIS-CHEM PHARMACY
01.2015 - 07.2018
- I fully gained my working experience straight after matric from Dis-Chem
- In my role as a cashier I assisted customers with payments
- I did cash-ups and dropped money in the safe In my role as a data capturer I ordered stock for the store
- Did product returns In my role as a Beauty Consultant I did make-up ,sold products for commission and took part in stocktake
- Transferred data from paper formats into database systems to keep digital formats.
- Regularly generated and printed reports to monitor activity and changes.
Education
Matric Certificate -
DR VILJOEN HIGH SCHOOL
Skills
- Administrative Assistant
- Xero program
- Purchase order processing
- File maintenance
- Sales
- Pastel Sage Program
- SAP Program
- Switchboard and Cashier
- Relief Receptionist
- Stock Take
- Order processing
- Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Staff training
- Product and service sales
References
- Armand De Wet, 0782600789, Cell C Manager
- Pieter Roos, 0612899373, Cell C Manager
- Caroline Harmse, 0765201134, Dischem Manager
Languages
English
First Language
Afrikaans
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Wholesale Fencing SA
03.2025 - Current
Administrative Assistant
ROADSIDE TNT
04.2023 - 04.2024
Sales consultant
CEMBRICK MANUFACTURERS
06.2021 - 03.2023
Sales Consultant
CELL C PTY LTD
08.2018 - 11.2020
Data Capturer ,Beauty Consultant, Cashier
DIS-CHEM PHARMACY
01.2015 - 07.2018
Matric Certificate -
DR VILJOEN HIGH SCHOOL