Willem Hendrik van Staden

1. Personal InformationSurname van StadenName Willem HendrikI.D number 8904265103080Nationality South-AfricanLanguages Afrikaans/EnglishDriver’s License Code BContact Details 074 990 4856Email w.vanstaden89@gmail.com

2. Personal ProfileA dedicated and results driven Contract Manager/ Sales Rep with a highly successful background in the achievement of profitable business growth through the creation and execution of sales and marketing strategies. Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial internal and external relationships. Enjoys being part of, as well as managing, motivating and training a successful and productive team and thrives in highly pressurized and challenging working environments.

I am an ambitious and energetic person with a passion to make a difference. I believe in strong moral values and that a balanced life is important for family, personal and career success. The strong leadership qualities I possess enable me to inspire others to achieve and to exceed expectations, every day. I am a team player with a noticeable willingness to work hard.

3. Career Goal/Objective

As a proactive and mission oriented individual with 6+ years of sales experience and a solid understanding of modern business concepts, I am positive that I could meet and exceed your sales targets in timely fashion.

Having worked extensively in sales profession, I have had the opportunity to work closely with the senior managers  to establish sales strategies and work to achieve them. During my work at Macbat SA and Ies Consulting, I have had the opportunity to increase sales by 35% during the first year.

4. Academic Background Matric | 2007 | HOER VOLKSKOOL POTCHEFSTROOM· ENGLISH : Higher Grade

· AFRIKAANS : Higher Grade

· MATHS : Standard Grade

· GEOGRAPHY : Higher Grade

· METAL WORKS : Standard Grade

· TECHNICAL DRAWING : Higher Grade

TERTIARY EDUCATION : ASHEPP, INTRO TO SAMTRAC

I.T Proficiency : MICROSOFT OFFICE – Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook: PASTEL PARTNER: QUICK BOOKS ACCOUNTANT 2005: SPOTLIGHT : FRONTOFFICE : Xplan

Additional Courses : FAIS & FICA Accredited Legislation : Code of Conduct FI Accredited : PS1 Financial Institution Training : OM Greenlight Accredited : Max Investments Accredited : Mutual & Federal Accredited

5. Work Experiences 2008-01-07 - 2008-10-10 LH MARTHINUSEN

· Apprentice in Armature Winding

Reason for Leaving – Offered position in sales at BMG

2008-10-13 - 2010-06-18 BEARING MAN GROUP

· Counter Sales position – Started training in the bearing industry

· Internal Sales – Worked as a sales consultant.

· External Sales Representative Gauteng – Account manager for the branch, fully accountable for the establishment and management of new business and specializing in the provision of marketing services requiring the development of an independent customer base.

· Acquiring new and servicing of current client Base

· Stock Controlling

· Invoicing

· Price negotiations

- Extensive Knowledge on Power Transmission : Motors and Gearboxes

Chain Drives and Sprockets

Pulleys And V-Belts

Timing Belts

- Extensive Knowledge on Bearings

- Knowledge on All types of Seals

- Knowledge on Conveyor Belting and Idler Pulleys

Reason For leaving – Was offered Better Salary and More room for growth

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2010-06-21 - 2015-03-06 MACBAT SA GROUP – INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES

· Site Manager KZN – Personally responsible for the onsite operations, which consisted of 8-15 employees on each of the 6 sites in and around Pinetown KZN

· External Sales Representative NW Rustenburg – Account manager for the Rustenburg branch, fully accountable for the establishment and management of new business and specializing in the provision of marketing services requiring the development of an independent customer base.

· Project Manager Sibanye Gold Mines – Collaborating with professionals and third parties to set up the infrastructure for the company and coordinating the recruitment, selection and training of 12 members of staff. Planning and organizing a highly successful program and driving the project to break-even three months ahead of projections. Managing day to day operations onsite with responsibility for strategic growth and development.

Reason for Leaving – Company was amalgamated with IES Consulting and had new contracts

2015-03-09 - 2016-04-15 IES CONSUTLING AND TURNKEY SERVICES – INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES

· Contract Manager West Rand Gauteng – Providing management and support to up to 15 members of staff and motivating them towards the achievement of optimum service delivery standards to facilitate customer satisfaction and maximum revenue generation.

· Mainly focusing on the battery regeneration of mining loco batteries, as well as services and sales of battery related products to the mine – Sibanye Gold Group

External Sales Representative Gauteng West Rand and North West – Account manager for the Carletonville branch, fully accountable for the establishment and management of new business and specializing in the provision of marketing services requiring the development of an independent customer base.

Reason for Leaving – Retrenchment

2016-06-01 - Current OLD MUTUAL

· Personal Financial Advisor – Providing financial wealth planning. As an Advisor we are required to obtain new clients For the sole purpose of doing financial portfolio management and Retirement planning.

Reason for wanting to Leave – Not for fulling my current career needs

6. Experience and Job Specific Skillset

· Acquiring new and servicing of current client Base

· Stock Controlling

· Invoicing

· Price negotiations/Estimates

· Underground Auditing and Site Survey

· Obtaining of Vendors

· Compiling of complete project plans

· Supervising of employees and compiling of performance reviews

· Office Management, Fleet & Workshop Management

· Staff Training

· Conducting cold calls and creating professional networking

· Developing pipeline of new opportunities

· Identifying and creating business requirements with senior decision makers

· Developing successful territory plans

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7. References

Miranda Govender – Bearing Man Group 011 894 6876

Daan Meyer – MACBAT SA & IES Consulting 079 951 9705

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