Wicus Van Heerden
Sales Executive
Secunda,MP
Summary
Talented Sales Executive bringing enthusiasm and eagerness to learn new skills with retail sales. Focused on maximizing business success by capitalizing on sales and service opportunities.
Self-motivated outside sales professional experienced in both technical and non-technical, fast-paced team environments. Relationship building and closing expert.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Executive
Blind Guys
02.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Monitored and adjusted pricing based on market trends and customer feedback to meet expectations and increase sales.
- Identified upselling opportunities within existing accounts by staying informed about clients'' evolving needsrequirements.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with vendors to determine product availability and quality.
- Collaborated with internal teams, such as product development and customer support, to ensure seamless client experience throughout the sales process.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
CDL Surveyor
Steamtec Solutions
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Adapted quickly to changing conditions on job sites, efficiently adjusting plans as needed while maintaining overall project goals.
- Utilized drawings for efficient data collection, expediting the completion of fieldwork assignments.
- Assisted in training new team members on surveying techniques, fostering a supportive work environment for continued growth.
- Increased project success rate with thorough site inspections and evaluations prior to initiating surveys.
- Observe and communicate any defects on the plant when doing a steam trap survey
- Insure that reports are done correctly and in time according to the clients requirements
- From time to time assist with testing of valves, air lines or other process utilities as per requirement
- Monitor and test steam traps and analyze the surroundings in and around the steam trap location
- Complete and oversee a variety of tasks in the area of steam, condensate and air maintenance on production lines
Assistant Boilermaker
Field Services And Engineering
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Studied designs, blueprints and drawings to create templates of boilers.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Enhanced boiler efficiency by performing regular maintenance and repairs on equipment.
- Cutting and heating torch operation
- Plasma cutting
- GMAW welding (Tack)
- Overhead crane operation
- Magnetic base drilling
- Hard stamping
- Sheet metal developing
- Structural steel fabrication and erection
Painter
Southey Contracting
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
- Managed inventory of supplies and ensured proper maintenance of painting equipment for optimal performance on each job site.
- Nurtured long-lasting relationships with clientele based on trustworthiness, reliability, and superior craftsmanship.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Provided exceptional customer service in addressing concerns or changes during the course of projects.
- Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
- Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
- Streamlined the painting process with efficient use of tools and equipment, reducing project costs.
- Succeeded in reducing overall project timescales through effective crew management and task delegation.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials.
General Laborer
Izizwe Demolishers CC
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Assisted in the assembly of temporary structures, such as barricades and fencing, to establish secure work zones for team members.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Read work orders to determine work assignments and equipment and materials needed.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
Education
No Degree - Agriculture
Peritum Agri Institute
Bloemfontein, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Highschool Oosterland
Secunda, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Positive Customer Engagement
Purchase Packaging
Problem-Solving
Store Policies and Procedures
Sales strategy
Team Collaboration
Marketing Strategies
Report writing skills
Product and Service Sales
Continuous Improvement
Merchandise Recommendations
Relationship Building
Timeline
Sales Executive
Blind Guys
02.2024 - Current
CDL Surveyor
Steamtec Solutions
03.2021 - 11.2022
Assistant Boilermaker
Field Services And Engineering
09.2020 - 02.2021
Painter
Southey Contracting
08.2019 - 03.2020
General Laborer
Izizwe Demolishers CC
01.2019 - 07.2019
No Degree - Agriculture
Peritum Agri Institute
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Highschool Oosterland
04.2001 -