Gérard Van Zyl
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Highly adaptable and results-driven professional with a strong background in customer service and sales management. Demonstrates exceptional ability to work under pressure, coupled with critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Proven expertise in customer relationship management, lead generation, and B2B sales. Adept at direct sales and product knowledge, consistently achieving targets through effective teamwork and fast learning. Career goal includes leveraging skills to drive business growth and enhance customer satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Internal sales manager / Senior Sales
Safomar Industrial Brands
Johannesburg, South Africa
2022.02 - 2024.01
- Led regular team meetings to maintain communication and collaboration.
- Provided product knowledge training to new team members, enhancing performance levels.
- Improved lead conversion rates with compelling sales pitches and presentations.
- Strengthened client relationships through regular follow-up calls and emails.
- Coordinated with marketing department to develop promotional materials.
- Managed internal sales team, ensuring seamless operation.
- Collaborated with other departments for efficient order processing and delivery.
National Ambassador
Innovative Equipment (PTY) ltd
Johannesburg
2020.08 - 2023.01
- Managed sales employees and counseled employees based on their professional growth and productivity
- Researched competition and developed strategies to stand out as a company against competitors
- Managed all social media pages and create innovative blog posts to achieve reader satisfaction
- Continually worked to drive brand advocacy and business value
- Worked to advance a positive supply chain and powerful logistics networks
- Worked to achieve high customer satisfaction rates by providing optimal customer service
- Trained new sales professionals and provided coaching as needed to maintain company sales success
- Established, maintained, and promoted supplier relationships
- Ordering and managing inventory
- Responsible for obtaining and renewing import documentation
Brand Representative
TaylorMade and Ecco Golf
Johannesburg
2018.10 - 2020.05
- Directed the planning and execution of all aspects pertaining to events
- Worked to boosted territory sales siginificantly
- Cultivated long-term key relationships
- Brought forth a motivated and energetic attitude
- Worked to support the brand's strategic and financial objectives
- Area covered - Inland and KZN
Sales Consultant
The Proshop Fourways
Johannesburg
2017.12 - 2018.10
- Equipment Sales and Custom Fitting
- Identified and maximized sales opportunities, and increased customer retention rates
- Consistently surpassed sales quotas by implementing effective sales strategies and equipping providers with powerful product knowledge
Assistant Golf Professional
The Els Club Copperleaf
Centurion
2015.11 - 2017.11
- Maintained professional work relationships with clients by providing superior customer service
- Equipment Sales
- 5 Star customer experience
- Golf Course setup
- Mc at corporate golf functions
- Ordering and managing stock levels
Sales Consultant
The Golf Shop
Potchefstroom
2015.02 - 2015.11
- Opening and closing of shop
- First- contact customer interaction
- Booking of tee times , assisting with driving range duties etc
- Selling of merchandise
- Marketing (socialmedia etc.)
- Equipment Repairs
- General upkeep and merchandising of shop
Professional Golfer
Big Easy / IGT Tour
Johannesburg
2014.01 - 2015.01
Education
Matric -
Hoer Volkskool
Sout Africa 2010.01 - 2010.12
PGA Diploma NQF5 - undefined
TGSE
2011.01 - 2013.12
Hidden Secrets to Sales and Marketing - undefined
Alison Online
2020.05 - 2020.05
Transformational Leadership - undefined
Alison Online
2020.05 - 2020.05
Copywriting for conversions - undefined
Alison Online
2020.05 - 2020.05
An entire MBA in 1 course - undefined
Udemy
2020.05 - 2020.06
The complete digital marketing course - undefined
Udemy
2021.11 - 2025.02
Microsoft Excel Beginner to Expert - undefined
Udemy
Skills
- Adaptability
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Customer Service
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Customer Relationship Management
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Sales Management
- Lead generation
- Product knowledge
- B2B Sales
- Direct Sales
Custom
- Golf
- Training
- Reading
- Hiking
Languages
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Native
Timeline
Internal sales manager / Senior Sales
Safomar Industrial Brands
2022.02 - 2024.01
The complete digital marketing course - undefined
Udemy
2021.11 - 2025.02
National Ambassador
Innovative Equipment (PTY) ltd
2020.08 - 2023.01
Hidden Secrets to Sales and Marketing - undefined
Alison Online
2020.05 - 2020.05
Transformational Leadership - undefined
Alison Online
2020.05 - 2020.05
Copywriting for conversions - undefined
Alison Online
2020.05 - 2020.05
An entire MBA in 1 course - undefined
Udemy
2020.05 - 2020.06
Brand Representative
TaylorMade and Ecco Golf
2018.10 - 2020.05
Sales Consultant
The Proshop Fourways
2017.12 - 2018.10
Assistant Golf Professional
The Els Club Copperleaf
2015.11 - 2017.11
Sales Consultant
The Golf Shop
2015.02 - 2015.11
Professional Golfer
Big Easy / IGT Tour
2014.01 - 2015.01
PGA Diploma NQF5 - undefined
TGSE
2011.01 - 2013.12
Matric -
Hoer Volkskool
2010.01 - 2010.12
Microsoft Excel Beginner to Expert - undefined
Udemy