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Suné Mari Brummer

Johannesburg

Summary

I am a friendly and hardworking individual who has the ability to develop and nurture long-term relationships. My customers will tell you I am efficient and organized;

You will find that I am a rapid learner with a great deal of excitement and enthusiasm. I have strong communication, customer service, and administrative skills. I am adept at solving problems and conflict resolution. I have consistently provided above average customer services and exceeded sales goals in my past sales positions. I would welcome the opportunity to provide that same level of service and professionalism to your company.

Please let me know if you wish to further discuss your requirements and my ability to meet them.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Suné Brummer

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Area Sales Consultant

Bidvest Steiner
Sandton
01.2024 - Current

Overseeing and managing hygiene services for clients in the designated area. Day-to-day tasks include conducting site visits, assessing hygiene needs, providing recommendations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Sales Consultant

Tracker Connect
Rustenburg/Johannesburg
04.2016 - 12.2023
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Planned and executed new strategies to increase sales.
  • Exceeded goals through effective prioritisation and consistent work ethic.
  • Implemented more efficient processes and reduced wasted resources.
  • Handled customer concerns and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Explored and created new ways to resolve problems with processes, technology or team members to improve overall efficiency.
  • Prepared range of written communications, documents and reports.
  • Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.
  • Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
  • Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
  • Actively listened to customers to fully understand requests and address concerns.
  • Produced high-volume orders to effectively meet customer demand.
  • Secured new clients through targeted prospecting and networking.
  • Liaised with potential customers to determine needs and provide recommendations.
  • Shared comprehensive brand and product knowledge to maximise sales.
  • Maintained comprehensive brand and product knowledge to maximise sales opportunities and meet set targets.
  • Participated in sales training and workshops to amplify skills and leverage productivity.
  • Demonstrated perseverance, dedicated cold calling and exceptional service to land new customer accounts.
  • Developed engaging sales pitches to promote products and services of company.

Key Account Manager

Bhams Stationers
Rustenburg
01.2015 - 03.2016
  • Managed key account matters including solving issues, updating on project milestones, attending meetings and managing other communications.
  • Tracked and analysed key account trends, identifying opportunities for growth and eliminating potential threats.
  • Applied excellent negotiation, upselling and sales techniques to maximise revenue.
  • Cultivated solid and loyal relationships with existing clients to deliver demand generation.
  • Built and capitalised on relationships by networking with important influencers and decision-makers to position company as premier industry brand.
  • Encouraged sales teams to dedicate sufficient time to supporting strategic partners with execution plans.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategy for new business opportunities across account portfolios and broader businesses.
  • Hit sales targets by seeking opportunities for operational expansion and new customer acquisition.
  • Formulated marketing and promotional strategies to drive business revenue.
  • Stored stock safely and securely to maintain quality of goods.
  • Actioned customer feedback to improve product and service provisions.
  • Established budgets for specific projects and teams and controlled costs.
  • Determined optimal mix and levels of stock to meet demand and minimise costs.

Customer Relations Manager

Brits Motor en Pomp Dienste
Brits
03.2014 - 12.2014
  • Obtained information to aid in completing reports and preparing presentations for sales meetings.
  • Shared comprehensive brand and product knowledge to maximise sales.
  • Grew customer base by acquiring new customers and identifying needs to deliver relevant products.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships with clients to accurately quote prices and terms, achieving customer objectives.
  • Boosted client retention, establishing sales goals and securing targeted rates.
  • Generated sales by prospecting leads, cold calling and closing deals.
  • Negotiated and closed deals with minimal required support from sales and finance managers.
  • Addressed customer questions, problems and complaints in person and via phone to maintain positive relationships and support smooth communications.
  • Maintained productive relationships with existing customers through exceptional follow-up after sales.
  • Cold-called prospective customers to build relationships.
  • Approached customers with consultative mentality to uncover and meet specific requirements.
  • Conducted thorough research in advance of appointments to quickly build rapport and understanding with prospective clients.
  • Demonstrated strong communication and time management skills to meet and exceeded sales targets.
  • Modelled business processes to identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
  • Cultivated work environment focused on personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results.

Sales and Customer Service Representative

Brits Motors en Pomp Dienste
Brits
12.2010 - 02.2014
  • Attended meetings to discuss sales strategies and ways to improve services.
  • Addressed customer queries to provide information regarding product specifications and uses.
  • Demonstrated courtesy, respect and patience in dealing with customers to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed existing accounts to generate or follow through sales leads, targeting wider audience.
  • Navigated designated demographics to expand client network and cater to needs.
  • Evaluated issues and concern to determine importance and urgency, prioritising and escalating complaints to manager.
  • Followed up with customers to offer additional support and check resolution satisfaction.
  • Evaluated customer preferences and needs to establish productive and long lasting relationships.
  • Composed monthly sales reports to brief management regarding performance and revenues.
  • Educated customers on how to use products or services by providing demonstrations and presentations.
  • Developed short-term and long-term goals to meet sales targets and increase customer retention.
  • Participated in ongoing training to broaden knowledge, acquire more skills and improve performance.

Education

Higher Certificate in Business Management - Business Management

Regenesys Business School
2022

Certificate of Higher Education - Preforming Arts

Stagedoor Showbusiness Academy
2007

Certificate of Higher Education - Office Management and Technology

Tswhane University Of Technology
2006

Matric - High School

Hoerskool Bergsig
2004

Skills

  • Strong negotiating and selling skills
  • Excellent people skills and intuitive to client’s needs
  • Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
  • Professional presentations
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Very target driven
  • Computer literate in software such as Microsoft Word/Excel
  • Ability to stay calm when dealing with customer complaints and issues
  • Working well as part of a bigger sales team but also able to deliver and work independently
  • Sales strategies
  • Customer service
  • Well-organized
  • Self-disciplined
  • Highly responsible and reliable
  • Quality focused
  • Customer liaison
  • Prospecting and networking skills
  • After sales support
  • Territory growth
  • Account management
  • Product management and pricing
  • Product and service knowledge

Certification

Higher Certificate in Business Management (Cum Laude)

Timeline

Area Sales Consultant

Bidvest Steiner
01.2024 - Current

Sales Consultant

Tracker Connect
04.2016 - 12.2023

Key Account Manager

Bhams Stationers
01.2015 - 03.2016

Customer Relations Manager

Brits Motor en Pomp Dienste
03.2014 - 12.2014

Sales and Customer Service Representative

Brits Motors en Pomp Dienste
12.2010 - 02.2014

Higher Certificate in Business Management - Business Management

Regenesys Business School

Certificate of Higher Education - Preforming Arts

Stagedoor Showbusiness Academy

Certificate of Higher Education - Office Management and Technology

Tswhane University Of Technology

Matric - High School

Hoerskool Bergsig
Suné Mari Brummer