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Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
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Stephan Naude

Highly Motivated Business Owner With Experience All Round , From Sales, Customer Service, Problem Solving And Working Hard Behind The Scenes. My Ability To Go The Extra Mile And Slight OCD Helps To Perfect Anything I Do In Limited Time. Improving Any Field Where Improvement Is Needed.
Pretoria ,Gauteng

Summary

Focused Younger Generation adult considered expert in maintenance services with new technology and concepts able to learn fast. Demonstrating keen sense of urgency to perform.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

CEO

Wave Aqua
Pretoria , South Africa
07.2020 - Current
  • Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.
  • Increased company revenue by R 60000 in 3 Months through aggressive new market strategies.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships, including negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Initiated aggressive hiring push and training of industry-renowned candidates as department managers to drive organizational improvements.
  • Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings.
  • Worked with department heads to stay current on needs and offer high-level support for day-to-day operations.
  • Directed sell-off of excess inventory to retailers and liquidators to satisfy debts and allow for production retooling.
  • Identified and capitalized on short- and long-term revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
  • Oversaw large-scale staff recruitment and development initiatives to keep workforce skilled and effective.
  • Monitored use of best practices at all levels and implemented corrective actions to bring employees into compliance.
  • Prepared organization for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning.
  • Maintained effective staff and resource utilization rates to balance financial and operational obligations.
  • Met dynamic needs by keeping internal systems scalable and highly responsive.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.

Handyman

Icon Vending
Kempton park , South Africa
06.2017 - 07.2021
  • Worked an assisted during a school holiday on fridges and vending machines .

Shop Manager

Rebel Pets
Kempton Park , South Africa
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Assessed sales reports to identify and enhance sales performance, support inventory oversight and capitalize on emerging trends.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints through Brainstorming on how we can be better and grow using the weakness of our shop and we took action by hands on facing the problems as they come in even if we work after hours.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Developed a loyalty program for hardworking employees as they work harder they receive better rewards and 30 % discount was a good example incentives programs to reward top performers.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Multiplied earnings through sales goal achievement, customer service improvements and commitment to team objectives.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.

Sales Associate

Fish For Africa
Pomona , South Africa
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral.
  • Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
  • Developed, marketed and sold full range of products and support services.
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
  • Prepared large cash deposits with zero discrepancies.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.

Education

High School Diploma -

Die Hoerskool Wagpos
Brits North West

Skills

    Project Management

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Additional Information

I am a hardworking young man.
I have many skills that can always be improved such as welding, building things from scratch. Making plans to improve everything to its best.
I can adapt very easily and I am able to over come any obstacle thrown my way.

Interests

Investing in Stock Market

Technology and software development

Aquaponics

Rugby

Timeline

CEO

Wave Aqua
07.2020 - Current

Shop Manager

Rebel Pets
01.2018 - 01.2020

Handyman

Icon Vending
06.2017 - 07.2021

Sales Associate

Fish For Africa
01.2017 - 01.2018

High School Diploma -

Die Hoerskool Wagpos
Stephan Naude Highly Motivated Business Owner With Experience All Round , From Sales, Customer Service, Problem Solving And Working Hard Behind The Scenes. My Ability To Go The Extra Mile And Slight OCD Helps To Perfect Anything I Do In Limited Time. Improving Any Field Where Improvement Is Needed.