Theuns Poirier
Centurion,Pretoria
Summary
Dedicated sales and marketing professional with proven success exceeding goals, retaining customers and maintaining strong reputation for customer satisfaction.
Innovative and hardworking Marketing Consultant with 2 years of experience in the retail industry. Offering expert insights into creating promotional strategies that capture emerging market trends. Highly proficient in SEO practices and knowledgeable in digital marketing and new media.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Electronic Engineering position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Advisor
Jamson Corporation
12.2021 - Current
- Adjusted ads to better align with desired consumer audiences and improve conversion rates.
- Developed technical and non-technical marketing presentations, public relations campaigns, articles, and newsletters.
- Collaborated with sales team to increase brand awareness and enhance business development by building and maintaining relationships key accounts.
- Managed annual marketing budgets for clients.
- Conducted market research and reported on clients' competition.
- Established and managed relationships with external data providers and research vendors.
- Tracked key performance indicators to measure success of campaigns.
- Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement market research strategies.
- Utilized specialized software to capture and process data.
- Tracked key metrics and developed spreadsheets and data models.
- Used various market research tools and techniques to gather, analyze and interpret data.
- Achieved client vision and marketing objectives by collaborating with various departments.
International Sourcer
Jamson Corporation
12.2021 - Current
- Leveraged market knowledge and analysis to provide guidance and advice on best options for clients.
- Oversaw supplier related activities and monitored supplier performances.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
- Studied and evaluated formal bids and made recommendations for awarding contracts.
- Created purchase orders and had each signed by production managers.
- Performed negotiations for contract terms and conditions.
- Verified delivery of correct materials amounts to production pallets at right time.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
Store Manager
Vaper's Cafe
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Developed and implemented successful staff incentive programs to motivate employees.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Bartender
Zwartkop Racetrack
01.2015 - 08.2018
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate of Education - Education
MANCOSA
Durban, South Africa01.2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Engineering
University of Pretoria
Pretoria12.2023
Skills
- Campaign Development
- Analyzing Data
- Branding
- Data Visualization
- Expert in Python, C
- Strategy Development
- Embedded Software Design
- Social Media Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Computer Proficiency
- Statistical Analysis
- Team Leadership
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Marketing Advisor
Jamson Corporation
12.2021 - Current
International Sourcer
Jamson Corporation
12.2021 - Current
Store Manager
Vaper's Cafe
01.2018 - 08.2020
Bartender
Zwartkop Racetrack
01.2015 - 08.2018
Postgraduate Certificate of Education - Education
MANCOSA
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Engineering
University of Pretoria
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