Valerie Murphy
Summary
Organized office professional with experience with various administrative tasks such as preparing agendas, scheduling meetings and providing customer assistance.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Executive
WINEdotCOM
Ireland (Remote)
06.2020 - 06.2024
- Boosted sales revenue by cultivating strong client relationships and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Identified new market opportunities through diligent research and networking.
Finishing Operative
Smurfit Kappa Security Concepts
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Quality control for all secured documents
- Assisting on machinery
- Packaging
- Contract terminated due to Covid19
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
Sales Consultant
Browns The Diamond Store
JHB
10.2014 - 12.2014
- Retail – Internal Sales consultant at Cresta Store
- Sales & assisting sales team with presenting Jewellery and Diamonds
- Setting up Displays (Windows & Counters)
- Stock take daily– including high valued merchandise
- Insuring prices were correctly marked at all times
- Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
Office Administrator
Enertec Distribution
JHB
11.2012 - 08.2013
- Accounts, Pastel Evolution 2013
- Reconciled debtors and POS
- Liaising with Head Office including collection of outstanding debt
- Responsible for filing & audits – debtors
- Responsible for daily banking
- Procurement: Dealing with Casuals & general office duties
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
Medical Sales Consultant
Protea Electronics (Pty) Ltd
JHB
02.2011 - 03.2012
- External Sales – Outbound
- Sales and Marketing of Sony Products to Medical Industry
- Securing contracts with Major Hospital Groups
- Cold calling
- Increased sales revenue by establishing strong relationships with healthcare professionals and promoting medical products effectively.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly and providing comprehensive support throughout the sales process.
- Strengthened relationships with existing clients by conducting regular follow-ups and providing personalized support, ensuring their ongoing needs were met effectively.
Office Manager
Keton Computer Supplies
JHB
08.1989 - 11.2010
- External sales & Internal Sales - Consumables, Hardware & Software
- Accounting (Debtors & Creditors)
- Sales & Marketing
- Procurement
- Administration
- Managing Stock
- Importing specialized Media for Hospitals (Achieving information)
- Insuring excellent and professional service to all existing and new clients
Education
Sales Management
Damelin Management School
07.1989
Commercial Careers - Accounting
12.1987
Matric
E.B.A. Business College
12.1985
Skills
Computer skills
Sales strategy
Business networking
Customer service
Sales planning
Goals and performance
Staff management
Cold calling
Account servicing
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Interests
I enjoy hiking, outdoors, gardening, golf and reading
Timeline
Sales Executive
WINEdotCOM
06.2020 - 06.2024
Finishing Operative
Smurfit Kappa Security Concepts
02.2018 - 04.2020
Sales Consultant
Browns The Diamond Store
10.2014 - 12.2014
Office Administrator
Enertec Distribution
11.2012 - 08.2013
Medical Sales Consultant
Protea Electronics (Pty) Ltd
02.2011 - 03.2012
Office Manager
Keton Computer Supplies
08.1989 - 11.2010
Commercial Careers - Accounting
Matric
E.B.A. Business College
Sales Management
Damelin Management School