Hi, I’m
Peter Ellis
Pretoria
Summary
Industrious Salesperson with proven skills to build long-lasting relationships and bring in new clientele. Expert customer service and sales leader well-versed in devising creative product, service and problem solutions. Offering top-notch presentation skills and exceptional rapport-building abilities.
Overview
27
years of professional experience
Work History
StargasCenturion
SALES EXECUTIVE
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to meet customer needs and increase revenue.
- Cultivated relationships with existing customers to encourage repeat business.
- Analyzed market trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for growth.
- Negotiated contracts with clients on behalf of the company.
- Identified new potential markets and developed plans for targeting them.
- Trained junior sales staff on techniques for improving customer service experience.
- Utilized CRM software to track leads and manage accounts throughout the sales cycle.
- Provided technical support during product demonstrations at client sites.
- Monitored feedback from customers regarding product quality and suggested improvements accordingly.
- Developed pricing strategies that maximized profits while remaining competitive in the market.
- Collaborated with internal teams such as marketing, engineering, finance, operations., to ensure successful execution of projects.
- Initiated contact with prospects via email campaigns or cold calls in order to generate leads.
- Used cold calling and networking to sell products and services.
- Sourced new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up.
TAT EnterprisesPretoria, Northern Cape, North West, Limpopo
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
10.2020 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.
- Organized client visits, presentations, product demonstrations and trade shows.
- Analyzed customer feedback to improve products and services.
- Provided technical support for customers using the company's products or services.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities.
- Researched competitors' products, prices, and sales techniques.
- Created detailed reports on daily, weekly, and monthly sales activity.
- Collaborated with other departments such as marketing, finance, logistics.
- Attended industry events such as conferences, seminars.
- Performed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals in a timely manner.
- Managed inventory levels by ordering sufficient stock for each account.
- Reviewed monthly performance against targets set by management team.
- Utilized CRM software tools to track progress of each sale cycle stage.
- Answered inquiries from prospective customers regarding features of products and services offered.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
- Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
- Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
LCP Roofing (Roof Trusses)
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
06.2018 - 06.2020
Orange River Cellars (Wine)
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
04.2013 - 05.2018
Prima Bella (Shower doors)
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
01.2009 - 03.2013
Adidas (Retail store)
Retail Store Manager
01.2003 - 12.2008
Absa Flexi Banking Services (Banking)
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
01.1997 - 12.2002
Education
CMS Training
CMS Sales Module 1 & 2
01.2013
Pretoria
Zwartkops Advance Driving
01.2010
PMI
Project Cost Management
01.2004
PMI
Project Administration
01.2004
CS Holdings
Microsoft Access 2000
01.2003
Unibank
Excel Module 1 & 2
01.2002
PRINCESS HIGH SCHOOL
12 Matric
01.1996
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Documentation and Reporting
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Punctual and Reliable
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
- Documentation
- Leads Prospecting
- Partnership Development
- Market Tracking and Research
- Client Relations
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Sales Pipeline Management
- Referral Coordination
- Social Media Savvy
- CRM Tracking
- Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Sales Strategies
- Contract Negotiation
- Reading Blueprints
- Basic Math
- English / Afrikaans
- Customer Support
- Sales Reporting
- Market Research
- Sales Expertise
- Staff Training
- Social Media Marketing
- Sales Support
- Client Service
- Customer Relations
- Network Development
- Sales Analysis
- Workflow Planning
- New Business Development
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Operations Management
- Leadership/Communication Skills
- Sales
- Account Management
- Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
Additional Information
Notice Period Two Weeks.
Languages
- English
- Afrikaans
References
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Affiliations
- Action Cricket (Provincial and Team Manager)
- Outdoor Cricket
- Cars mostly the old ones
Languages
English
First Language
Afrikaans
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Accomplishments
UnibankZwartkopsAbsaStargas
- 2004 / 2005 Best Looking retails store adidas
- 2014 Best sales representative orange river cellars
- 2019 Employee of the Month 4 times LCP roofing
- 2021 Best earner as a sales rep 3 times that year TAT enterprises
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SALES EXECUTIVE
Stargas
06.2023 - Current
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
TAT Enterprises
10.2020 - 06.2023
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
LCP Roofing (Roof Trusses)
06.2018 - 06.2020
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Orange River Cellars (Wine)
04.2013 - 05.2018
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Prima Bella (Shower doors)
01.2009 - 03.2013
Retail Store Manager
Adidas (Retail store)
01.2003 - 12.2008
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
Absa Flexi Banking Services (Banking)
01.1997 - 12.2002
CMS Training
CMS Sales Module 1 & 2
Pretoria
Zwartkops Advance Driving
PMI
Project Cost Management
PMI
Project Administration
CS Holdings
Microsoft Access 2000
Unibank
Excel Module 1 & 2
PRINCESS HIGH SCHOOL
12 Matric
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