Philip Rudolph Botha
Sales
Springs,GP
Summary
Pragmatic Assistant well-known for being hands-on dynamo with boundless energy to fulfill various tasks. Detailed team player with history excelling in fast-paced environments with little oversight and challenging goals. Offers top technical abilities and relationship-building skills.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure sales or sales manager position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
A real people’s person with an outgoing and positive energy, eager to please extrovert and always ready to go the extra mile to get the job done.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant
Gayle Rex Creation’s
Springs, Gauteng
02.2020 - Current
- Assisted management with activities to plan and oversee events and programs.
- Organized corporate travel by tracking various travel expenses and devising comprehensive travel strategy.
- Interacted with vendors to purchase and set up equipment and services.
- Maintained well-stocked and organized office supply room to aid in inventory management.
- Sorted, opened and routed mail and deliveries to meet business requirements.
- Collaborated with coworkers to maximize potential for successful business growth.
- Identified communication channels to set roadmap to distribute information.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze and improve workflows.
- Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
- Answered phones to process requests, transfer calls or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Prepared mail and packages for shipment, pickup and courier services to expedite delivery.
- Communicated with management to explain issues and formulate solutions.
- Conducted research to assist with routine tasks and special projects.
- Helped management with business operations to align teams, set goals and execute initiatives.
- Organized resources, records and personnel to accomplish aggressive targets.
- Participated in strategic planning to execute in best interests of plan goals.
Sales Representative
Umholi
Boksburg , Gauteng
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
- Served as liaison for company, clients and referred prospects regarding inquiries, issues, order management, post-sales follow-up and customer relations.
- Organized sales paperwork, presented proposals and finalized contracts.
- Increased sales by offering consultation on products and services and applying customer service and upselling techniques.
- Determined problem areas and resolved issues related to profitability and business objective achievement.
- Enhanced territory operations through successful cold-calling of area business leaders and establishing favorable contracts.
- Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Executed direct sales from manufacturers to customers to improve profitability within retail environment.
- Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
- Brought Customer Satisfaction Index levels from unsatisfactory to levels acceptable to manufacturer.
- Implemented marketing strategies and techniques, increasing revenue and customer satisfaction.
- Tailored sales approaches and techniques to specific client needs to increase marketing effectiveness.
- Met frequently with technical, product management and service personnel to stay current on company offerings and business policies.
- Expanded customer base and boosted profit within product line.
- Created strategies to develop and expand sales of services to existing customer which resulted in significant increase in annual revenue.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Assisted in product placement and visual merchandising, maintaining attractive and inviting appearance.
- Attended advanced training sessions and conferences to increase product knowledge and productivity.
- Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
Sales Representative
Wizard
Pretoria , Gauteng
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
- Served as liaison for company, clients and referred prospects regarding inquiries, issues, order management, post-sales follow-up and customer relations.
- Organized sales paperwork, presented proposals and finalized contracts.
- Increased sales by offering consultation on products and services and applying customer service and upselling techniques.
- Enhanced territory operations through successful cold-calling of area business leaders and establishing favorable contracts.
- Exceeded goals for new accounts in single sales cycle.
- Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Executed direct sales from manufacturers to customers to improve profitability within retail environment.
- Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
- Brought Customer Satisfaction Index levels from unsatisfactory to levels acceptable to manufacturer.
- Tailored sales approaches and techniques to specific client needs to increase marketing effectiveness.
- Effectively sold significant overstock of inventory, reducing overhead and improving cash flow.
- Met frequently with technical, product management and service personnel to stay current on company offerings and business policies.
- Expanded customer base and boosted profit within product line.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Assisted in product placement and visual merchandising, maintaining attractive and inviting appearance.
- Attended advanced training sessions and conferences to increase product knowledge and productivity.
- Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
- Set up calendar with customer birthdays and other special events for personal touch.
Sales Executive
Global Strap
Jetpark , Gauteng
11.2012 - 05.2016
- Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
- Analyzed past sales data and team performance to develop realistic sales goals.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Managed entire sales cycle across customer accounts, proposing and closing sales to achieve total revenue growth, profit and customer satisfaction plans.
- Presented products to clients using dynamic presentations and practical use-case scenarios.
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Held meetings with director to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
- Maintained detailed records of sales progress, inventories and marketing success to better align goals with company priorities.
- Utilized internal lead referral tools to solicit new business opportunities and contacts.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Executed local, regional and national marketing and branding initiatives to drive sales within existing and prospective accounts.
- Exceeded sales goals by implementing aggressive sales programs, overhauling processes and facilitating market development.
- Remained current on industry trends to better understand customer needs, product effectiveness and sales tactics.
Sales Executive
Linear Plastics
Pretoria, Gauteng
02.2011 - 09.2012
- Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Managed entire sales cycle across customer accounts, proposing and closing sales to achieve total revenue growth, profit and customer satisfaction plans.
- Presented products to clients using dynamic presentations and practical use-case scenarios.
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Held meetings with director to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
- Maintained detailed records of sales progress, inventories and marketing success to better align goals with company priorities.
- Utilized internal lead referral tools to solicit new business opportunities and contacts.
- Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Executed local, regional and national marketing and branding initiatives to drive sales within existing and prospective accounts.
- Exceeded sales goals by implementing aggressive sales programs, overhauling processes and facilitating market development.
Personal Trainer
Virgin Active
Bedfordview , Gauteng
06.2009 - 12.2010
- Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
- Created inspirational physical training initiatives to foster healthy lifestyle decisions.
- Met health education and wellness objectives with implementation of new training programs.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management and ergonomics.
- Recruited new participants each month with expertise in relationship-building and personal training.
- Bolstered customer satisfaction ratings by managing issues and providing dedicated service.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Educated customers through creative presentations about health and personal benefits of services.
- Achieved improvements for clients by designing optimal wellness plans and organizing schedules to promote consistency.
- Educated club members about relationship between nutrition and fitness.
- Drove client retention, managing daily classes and individual sessions.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
Personal Trainer and Manager
Body Obsidio
Vereeniging , Gauteng
03.2008 - 05.2009
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
- Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Bolstered customer satisfaction ratings by managing issues and providing dedicated service.
- Met health education and wellness objectives with implementation of new training programs.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Created inspirational physical training initiatives to foster healthy lifestyle decisions.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management and ergonomics.
- Drove client retention, managing daily classes and individual sessions.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Educated club members about relationship between nutrition and fitness.
- Recruited new participants each month with expertise in relationship-building and personal training.
- Achieved improvements for clients by designing optimal wellness plans and organizing schedules to promote consistency.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Executive Chef Manager
New Horizon Holiday Group
Norwich , England
07.2005 - 09.2007
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Developed new culinary programs that increased customer satisfaction and operational excellence levels.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
- Produced and plated variety of exotic fruit-based desserts and after-dinner cheese plates.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Chef Manager
De Bruin Caterer’s
Boksburg , Gauteng
01.2005 - 07.2005
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Managed Number culinary personnel in service to Number-customer base.
Education
Diploma - Personal Training And Nutrition
IIFT
Pretoria 09.2007 - 11.2007
Matric - Humanities
High School Voortrekker
Boksburg 01.1999 - 12.2003
Master Chef Degree - Culinary
Wit’s University
Johannesburg, Gauteng 01.2004 - 07.2005
Skills
- Schedule and calendar management
Timeline
Assistant
Gayle Rex Creation’s
02.2020 - Current
Sales Representative
Umholi
05.2019 - 01.2020
Sales Representative
Wizard
04.2017 - 06.2018
Sales Executive
Global Strap
11.2012 - 05.2016
Sales Executive
Linear Plastics
02.2011 - 09.2012
Personal Trainer
Virgin Active
06.2009 - 12.2010
Personal Trainer and Manager
Body Obsidio
03.2008 - 05.2009
Diploma - Personal Training And Nutrition
IIFT
09.2007 - 11.2007
Executive Chef Manager
New Horizon Holiday Group
07.2005 - 09.2007
Chef Manager
De Bruin Caterer’s
01.2005 - 07.2005
Master Chef Degree - Culinary
Wit’s University
01.2004 - 07.2005
Matric - Humanities
High School Voortrekker
01.1999 - 12.2003
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