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Nirvana Geswindt

Gauteng

Summary

Results-driven National Sales Manager committed to enhancing customer experiences through collaboration with Retail Sales Representatives. Skilled communicator focused on increasing sales revenue via innovative negotiation tactics. Proven track record in cultivating and sustaining customer relationships to drive business success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

National Sales Manager

Onyx FMCG
Gauteng
09.2024 - Current

· Developing and executing the sales plan

· Developed national sales plans to increase revenue and market share

· Established sales forecasts, budgets, and individual targets for teams

· Negotiate trading terms, contracts and product pricing

· Build relationships with major retail partners and buyers

· Plan national product launches and in-store activation

· Set performance goals and track daily or monthly keys results

· Hired, trained, and mentored regional and territory sales managers

· Monitor in-store stock levels, products placement and visual display

· Coordinate with Retail Sales Representative team to provide excellent customer service (especially during peak times)

· Study market trends, pricing and competitor actions

· Managing the sales pipeline

· Reporting on sales activity

· Resolved product supply issues to ensure customer satisfaction with product supply or customer complaints

· Build a strong focused work culture

· Encouraged team members through regular motivational meetings the sales team

Retail Sales Representative

Inline Sales and Marketing
08.2022 - 07.2024

· Provided product information, processed transactions, and promoted sales through active customer engagement

· Assist in finding the right product

· Answer customers' questions about specific product/service

· Provide accurate information (e.g. product features, pricing and sales service)

· Executed cross-selling strategies to increase average transaction value and customer satisfaction

· Conduct price and feature comparison to facilitate purchasing

· Inform customers about discounts and special offers

· Greet and direct customers

· Processed merchandise returns efficiently to ensure customer satisfaction

· Ensure racks are fully stocked

· Collected and documented customer feedback to guide product improvements

· Stay up to date with new products/service

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Hospitality

Cambridge College
Durban, KZN
01-1993

Skills

Understanding the retail process

Familiar with customer behaviour

Knowledge of inventory stocking procedures

Basic maths skills

Trade record of achieving sales quotes

Excellent communication skills

Capable of building trust relationships

Ability to perform in fast paced environment

Flexibility to work under pressure

References

  • Rudi Blom - 0662084612
  • Bob van Mieghem - 0827927082

Timeline

National Sales Manager

Onyx FMCG
09.2024 - Current

Retail Sales Representative

Inline Sales and Marketing
08.2022 - 07.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - Hospitality

Cambridge College
Nirvana Geswindt