Ruan Blignaut
Business Unit Manager
Heilbron
Summary
Proven business unit manager with a strong track record in enhancing operational performance and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in process improvement and data-driven decision-making, consistently achieving sales and customer service objectives while mentoring high-performing teams.
Overview
2
2
Languages
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Unit Manager
VKB
08.2024 - Current
- Lead the overall commercial and operational performance of the business unit, ensuring the achievement of sales, profitability, and customer service objectives.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key customers, identify new business opportunities, and implement growth strategies to increase revenue and market share.
- Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing team while driving operational excellence, inventory optimization, and process improvement.
- Analyze business performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), make data-driven decisions, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer experiences and sustainable business growth.
- Developed and executed strategic business plans to achieve targeted outcomes.
- Enhanced operational efficiency through implementation of streamlined workflows.
Sales Marketer
VKB
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed targeted marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility and generate leads.
- Collaborated with sales team to align marketing strategies with customer needs and market trends.
- Analyzed market research data to identify key opportunities for product promotion and positioning.
- Executed social media initiatives to engage audience and boost online presence effectively.
- Cultivated strong and successful client relationships by being key point of contact for questions and concerns.
- Boosted sales revenue by identifying potential clients and implementing targeted marketing strategies.
Operations Manager
Six and Five
04.2020 - 07.2023
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and achieve strategic objectives.
- Developed and monitored key performance indicators to assess operational effectiveness.
- Mentored team members on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Coordinated supply chain activities to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Salesperson
Nodel
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Developed and maintained strong customer relationships to drive repeat business.
- Executed sales strategies to consistently exceed monthly sales targets.
- Trained and mentored junior sales team members on best practices and product knowledge.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities and optimize sales approaches.
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Developed relationships with clients for increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
Education
Total Productive Maintenance For Production,system -
Udemy
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Wilgerivier High School
Frankfort, South Africa 04.2001 -
Basic Budgets -
Udemy
04.2001 -
Fundamentals of Logistics,supply Chain,customer Se -
Udemy
04.2001 -
Process Flowcharts And Mapping -
Udemy
04.2001 -
Project Management Fundamentals -
Udemy
04.2001 -
Skills
Operations management
Cross-functional team coordination
Business analysis
Staff training and development
Problem-solving
Budget management
Customer relationship management
Sales management
Inventory & stock control
Process improvement
Timeline
Business Unit Manager
VKB
08.2024 - Current
Sales Marketer
VKB
08.2023 - 08.2024
Operations Manager
Six and Five
04.2020 - 07.2023
Salesperson
Nodel
01.2017 - 03.2020
Total Productive Maintenance For Production,system -
Udemy
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Wilgerivier High School
04.2001 -
Basic Budgets -
Udemy
04.2001 -
Fundamentals of Logistics,supply Chain,customer Se -
Udemy
04.2001 -
Process Flowcharts And Mapping -
Udemy
04.2001 -
Project Management Fundamentals -
Udemy
04.2001 -