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Edward Smith
Proffesional account manager at The South African Breweries
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South African Breweries (SAB)
Bethlehem, Free State
Professional Account Manager
January 2011 - currently
Slough Motor Company
(SMC Suzuki/Mitsubishi)
Hillingdon Middlesex,
London, UK
June 2009 - October 2010
Sales executive
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Achievement: Announced Top Sales Executive of the Month 11 times in a period of 16 months. Total number of sales people was 64 at that stage.
MEDIA 24: Volksblad
February 2008 - January 2009
Senior Advertising Consultant Responsibilities:
Find and establish new business opportunities: During a period of economic decline I succeeded in recruiting Gariep Mercedes, Nissan Vereeniging, BMW Motorcycles and Renault Trucks Johannesburg as new clients.
Find new and creative ways to advertise: I managed to keep existing clients by designing special packages to address their specific needs. I was actively involved in launching new vehicles and establishing a special magazine, Ritsgids.
Maintain relationships with clients: I was well known for my ability to network and for excellent after-sales service.
General Administration: Positive comments were made about the way in which I kept record of payments, quotes, enquiries, bookings and call sheets.
Metropolitan Odyssey
January - April 2008
Personal Financial Planner Responsibilities:
Find and establish new business opportunities by means of cold calling and prospecting: Within two months I recruited 20 news clients and became the best sales person in the branch.
Financial needs analysis and general financial advice: I received intensive training on the full product range including split investments, retirement annuities, pension funds and investment plans.
Investor's Choice
June - December 2007
Sales Consultant Responsibilities:
Presentations to introduce clients to the stock exchange and train them to actively exchange stock.
Marketing financial packages: Although it was a part-time position to get practical marketing and sales experience while studying, I recruited a large number of clients.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
South African Breweries (SAB)
Bethlehem, Free State
Professional Account Manager
January 2011 - currently
Slough Motor Company
(SMC Suzuki/Mitsubishi)
Hillingdon Middlesex,
London, UK
June 2009 - October 2010
Sales executive
.
Achievement: Announced Top Sales Executive of the Month 11 times in a period of 16 months. Total number of sales people was 64 at that stage.
MEDIA 24: Volksblad
February 2008 - January 2009
Senior Advertising Consultant Responsibilities:
Find and establish new business opportunities: During a period of economic decline I succeeded in recruiting Gariep Mercedes, Nissan Vereeniging, BMW Motorcycles and Renault Trucks Johannesburg as new clients.
Find new and creative ways to advertise: I managed to keep existing clients by designing special packages to address their specific needs. I was actively involved in launching new vehicles and establishing a special magazine, Ritsgids.
Maintain relationships with clients: I was well known for my ability to network and for excellent after-sales service.
General Administration: Positive comments were made about the way in which I kept record of payments, quotes, enquiries, bookings and call sheets.
Metropolitan Odyssey
January - April 2008
Personal Financial Planner Responsibilities:
Find and establish new business opportunities by means of cold calling and prospecting: Within two months I recruited 20 news clients and became the best sales person in the branch.
Financial needs analysis and general financial advice: I received intensive training on the full product range including split investments, retirement annuities, pension funds and investment plans.
Investor's Choice
June - December 2007
Sales Consultant Responsibilities:
Presentations to introduce clients to the stock exchange and train them to actively exchange stock.
Marketing financial packages: Although it was a part-time position to get practical marketing and sales experience while studying, I recruited a large number of clients.
