Sarel Jansen Van Vuuren
Pretoria
Summary
I am a reliable person with high standards. Integrity is non-negotiable. I have a strong work ethic and good communications skills. Although I can work independently, I am also a team player with good management skill. I am a quick learner, am very analytical and also have a high attention to detail. Very strong admin and sales skills.
Seasoned Sales Representative with exceptional success in business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales within multiple industries. Proven track record in exceeding sales goals, growing business and expanding territories. Accomplished in overseeing day-to-day business operations and fostering relationships with customers and clients for sustained business growth.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Language
Work History
Sales Consultant
Penta Motor Group
11.2023 - Current
- Selling of vehicles to all clients
- Marketing, proposing of new innovations or ad ons created by the company to clients.
- Cold calling of client to further expand the customer base.
- Building customer relationships with current and new client with aim to retain client as long as possible
- Continuous growth and achieving targets as set despite external challenges and competition.
- Any related and upkeeping of leads generated and received to broaden the customer database and serving customer needs and requirements
- All general tasks given to me to complete as requested
- Period in Position: 1 Year 11 months
- Industry: Passenger Vehicle Sales
- Work Level: Professional
- Type of Employment: Permanent
- Reason for leaving: Want to further my career in motor industry in marketing or any career to broaden my experience
Sales Consultant
Seesa (PTY) LTD
06.2015 - 10.2023
- Continuous selling of contract with new customers
- Marketing, proposing of new innovations or ad ons created by the company to clients.
- Cold calling of client to further expand the customer base.
- Building customer relationships with current and new client with aim to retain client as long as possible
- Continuous growth and achieving targets as set despite external challenges and competition.
- Submitting of signed contracts and client information with extreme attention to detail.
- Period in Position: 8 Years 4 Months
- Industry: Labour Legal Marketing
- Work Level: Professional
- Type of Employment: Permanent
- Reason for leaving: Want to further my career in different industry in marketing
After Sales and Technical Manager
Continental Generators
09.2014 - 04.2015
- After sales service to wide spectrum of customers
- Ordering, quoting and invoicing on Pastel.
- Customer liaison and follow through of breakdowns and services with the customer.
- Performing additional duties as per directive from CEO.
- Managing three electricians reporting to myself.
- Period in Position: 8 Months
- Industry: Power
- Work Level: Professional
- Type of Employment: Contract
- Reason for leaving: Want to further my career in different industry in marketing
New Vehicle Sales Executive
Audi Klerksdorp
07.2013 - 10.2013
- Marketing and selling of all new Audi models at dealership.
- Customer liaison and follow through of the deal with the customer.
- Performing additional duties as per directive from sales manager.
- Cold calling with potential customers in area of coverage to increase potential sales.
- Period in Position: 3 Months
- Industry: Motoring
- Work Level: Professional
- Type of Employment: Contract(Fixed term – 3 Months)
- Reason for leaving: Contract not renewed
Network Consultant
National Chronic Solutions
02.2012 - 01.2013
- Marketing and selling of business model to prospecting customers i.e. dispensing doctors and independent retail pharmacies in my designated area – North West, Northern Cape and later Pretoria and Limpopo was added to my area.
- All admin related tasks i.e. accurate completion of contractual documents.
- Scheduling and making of appointments with customers on going on 4 week cycle.
- Installation of software application in the relevant practice or pharmacy.
- Comprehensive training of all possible users of the NCS system.
- Full business analysis and review discussed monthly when visiting the customer.
- Continuous drive to increase the script volumes and script throughput.
- Continuous drive to increase the customer base.
- Period in Position: 11 Months
- Industry: Dispensing Doctors/ Independent Retail Pharmacies
- Work Level: Professional
- Type of Employment: Permanent
- Reason for Leaving: Retrenched due to rationalisation and restructuring of company
Senior Software Support Specialist (Dedicated to Metro Cash and Carry)
CEB RSS
11.2007 - 04.2011
- Software support for total store environment within designated area (17 stores)
- Areas of responsibility were
- Point of Sale (Windows).
- Back office (UNIX and Informix).
- Desktop pc's (Windows and other software).
- All network related issues.
- Period in Position: 3 Years 6 Months
- Industry: IT / Telecoms
- Work Level: Professional
- Type of Employment: Permanent
- Reason for Leaving: Leaving after retrenchment due to Metro Cash and Carry closing more than 70 stores countrywide due to economic recession.
Branch Manager (Nelspruit and Swaziland)
CEB Maintenance Africa
07.2001 - 10.2007
- Managing of all areas of the branch including 9 staff members who reported to me.
- Servicing various customers’ computer equipment (hardware and software) like Metro Cash and Carry, Woolworths, Foschini Group, Truworths, Pick 'n Pay, Cashbuild, Shoprite/Checkers.
- Period in Position: 6 Years 3 months
- Industry: IT / Telecoms
- Work Level: Management
- Type of Employment: Permanent
- Reason for Leaving: Was outsourced to IT company doing software support for Metro Cash and Carry only (CEB RSS).
Senior Coordinator
Metro Cash and Carry
03.1992 - 06.2001
- Training of staff on newly implemented computer systems.
- Installing of new computer systems (hardware and software).
- Software support for computer systems in store( back office and point of sale and desktop pc's)
- Telephonic support for users.
- Period in Position: 9 Years 3 months
- Industry: IT / Telecoms
- Work Level: Professional
- Type of Employment: Permanent
- Reason for Leaving: Outsourced to IT company (CEB Maintenance Africa)
Education
Matriculated -
Hoerskool Wesvalia
Klerksdorp12-1986
National Service -
SA Army
Bloemfontein, South Africa01-1987
National Service - SA Army
South West Africa/Angola12-1988
Skills
Time management
Community networking
Customer liaison
Sales funnel management
Customer relationship management
Sales strategies
Industry trends
Demonstrations
Sales analysis
Sales proposal creation
Product and service sales
Persuasive communication
Prospecting skills
CRM proficiency
Leads prospecting
Prospect qualification
Multilingual capacity
Product and service knowledge
Client service
Customer service
Customer needs assessment
Sales development
Staff training
Territory growth
Personnel training
Systems and software expertise
B2B and B2C sales
References
- Elize, Groenewald, Sales Manager, 064 773 8739
- John, Combrink, Regional Marketing Manager, 087 354 1799
- Coenie, Bester, CEO, 018 431 1817
- Lolla, Cronje, New Vehicle Sales Manager, 083 365 2240
- Gavin, Harrington, National Network Manager, 083 360 6267
- Dennis, Smith, Software Support Manager, 011 553 8264, 082 322 3300
- Nico, van der Watt, Regional Supervisor, 011 444 0265
- Nick, Parsons, IT Director, 011 490 2000
Affiliations
Computer Society of South Africa
Career Seeker Particulars
- Region: Pretoria, Gauteng
- ID: 680613 5034 084
- Date of birth: 1968-06-13
- Disabled: No
- Employment Equity: No
- Years of Experience: 30
- Notice Period: Can start immediately
- Benefits: Medical Aid, Pension, Cell Phone Allowance, company car
Certification
CPSP - Certified Professional Sales Person
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.
Richard Branson
Interests
Rugby
Golf
Outdoor
Timeline
CPSP - Certified Professional Sales Person
01-2025
Sales Consultant
Penta Motor Group
11.2023 - Current
Sales Consultant
Seesa (PTY) LTD
06.2015 - 10.2023
After Sales and Technical Manager
Continental Generators
09.2014 - 04.2015
New Vehicle Sales Executive
Audi Klerksdorp
07.2013 - 10.2013
Network Consultant
National Chronic Solutions
02.2012 - 01.2013
Senior Software Support Specialist (Dedicated to Metro Cash and Carry)
CEB RSS
11.2007 - 04.2011
Branch Manager (Nelspruit and Swaziland)
CEB Maintenance Africa
07.2001 - 10.2007
Senior Coordinator
Metro Cash and Carry
03.1992 - 06.2001
Matriculated -
Hoerskool Wesvalia
National Service -
SA Army
National Service - SA Army