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Zian Michael Vermeulen

Mr.

Summary

Enthusiastic sales person being 10 years in the sales and marketing environment, with a proven interpersonal communication skills and solid history of success with customers. Boosts sales and generates new revenue streams with prospecting and negotiation skills Successful background consistently surpassing targets.

Achievements include expanding customer base and bringing in new sales revenue. Excellent customer service, research and conflict resolution skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sales Representative

Eco Web
Pretoria
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Achieved monthly target set consistently by implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Exceeded goals for new accounts in reaching 500K in a 6 month period

Used Car Salesman

BB Nissan Sinoville
Pretoria
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Managed used vehicle wholesales and auction acquisitions and monitored inventory to optimize customer options.
  • Generated own sales leads using Social Media and Cold calls
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Used product knowledge, sales abilities and customer relations skills to drive sales doing an average of 120K per month
  • Salesman of the month January 2021

New Car Salesman

Subaru Westrand
Roodepoort
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Contacted associated dealerships to locate desired vehicles meeting customer specifications.
  • Greeted customers on lot and in showroom to answer questions about brand and available inventory.
  • Established and devised strategy to meet personal goals consistent with dealership standards of productivity.
  • Used product knowledge, sales abilities and customer relations skills to drive sales doing an average GP of 130K per month, this an of 4 vehicles a month

Regional Sales Manager

Inksaver/Linon
Johannesburg
09.2017 - 03.2019
  • Inksaver: Boosted market share by establishing sales and in store merchandising layouts, on Generic Cartridges and solidifying sales partnerships with Incredible Connection Retail Stores Nationally
  • Linon:
  • Action sales calls with new customers to uncover possible opportunities for growth on new businesses.

Direct Sales Executive

OUTsurance
Pretoria
10.2016 - 09.2017
  • Worked independently using interpersonal skills to generate leads by identifying, penetrating and managing marketing channels
  • Used my disciplined dynamic self-starter attitude with good time management skills as well as the ability to work independently and under pressure to manage clients and their needs and values.
  • Communicated effectively at all levels within our client base.
  • Attending scheduled training courses and successfully achieving the required number of credits to be a Representative of a Financial Services Provider, for the purposes of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (hereinafter referred to as “FAIS”) The role that you will be occupying is a FAIS (Financial Advisors and Intermediary Services) role and as FAIS representative note that you will be working under supervision.

Sales Executive

Lippy's
Johannesburg
04.2014 - 05.2016
  • Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales from own generated leads.
  • Highest Sales Target 125K - Achieved 135K
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Acquiring University of Pretoria, Mazda Southern Africa and Houghton House of Rehab as 3 new accounts.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Presented products to clients using dynamic presentations and practical use-case scenarios.

  • Managed customer accounts, and customer satisfaction.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hoërskool Garsfontein
Pretoria
01.2004 - 12.2008

Certificate - Game Management And Field Guide

Impala Nature & Field Guide Training
Bela Bela
01.2009 - 12.2009

Certificate - Tourism And Travel Marketing

UNISA
South Africa
02.2011 - 11.2011

Certificate - Short Course - Sales And Marketing Management

Damlin
South Africa
02.2013 - 04.2013

Financial Trading License - Financial Services Marketing Operations

Financial Institute
South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Customer Service

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References

  • Lippys: Vusani Ravele +27 71 892 5242
  • Lippys Madi Stander +27 73 418 3606
  • OUTsurance: Soofia Ali +27 82 893 5656
  • Subaru: Wesley Ragbar +27 71 876 0334
  • BB Nissan: Stefan van Rensburg +27 72 106 3736

Timeline

Sales Representative

Eco Web
07.2021 - 04.2022

Used Car Salesman

BB Nissan Sinoville
02.2021 - 06.2021

New Car Salesman

Subaru Westrand
06.2019 - 01.2020

Regional Sales Manager

Inksaver/Linon
09.2017 - 03.2019

Direct Sales Executive

OUTsurance
10.2016 - 09.2017

Sales Executive

Lippy's
04.2014 - 05.2016

Certificate - Short Course - Sales And Marketing Management

Damlin
02.2013 - 04.2013

Certificate - Tourism And Travel Marketing

UNISA
02.2011 - 11.2011

Certificate - Game Management And Field Guide

Impala Nature & Field Guide Training
01.2009 - 12.2009

High School Diploma -

Hoërskool Garsfontein
01.2004 - 12.2008

Financial Trading License - Financial Services Marketing Operations

Financial Institute
04.2001 -
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