CIRRICULUM VITAE
Quinton Van Vuuren
PERSONAL INFOMATION
Name Quinton
Surname van Vuuren
Date of Birth 10 December 1977
Identity Number 771-***-**** 084
Sex Male
Marital Status Single
Dependent 1
Mobile Number 083-*******
Home Address 37 Hudson avenue
Clifton Park, East London,5201
Driver’s License Code 08
Home Language English/Afrikaans and some Xhosa
WORK EXPERIENCE
AMKA 2020 currently
SGRP Meridian 2014 -2020
I’m currently working as an Area manager for the East London / Transkei area and use to do Queenstown area too. I have 18 staff that falls under my payroll monthly and get to work with over 30 merchandisers in all our chains we call on.
My main functions are as follows.
1.Ensure that budgets are met across 23 principals.
2.Ensuring that our products market share is reflected as forward share on shelf
3.Presenting sales analysis reports to store managers and owners on a quarterly basis.
4.Ensuring 100% distribution of NPD`s within a three-week period
5.Ensuring that distribution strike rate is 90% or above.
With all of the a above things mentioned it does come down to good communication, Team work with my team "merchandisers “and must have a good relationship with all the store managers where i have that.
I don’t give up until I've achieved what i have set myself.
Body Culture Gym – The Hub – Beacon Bay – September 2009 -September 2013
Sales and marketing consultant
-organizing team building events
-maintaining good customer service
-responsible for sales and marketing
PSN Field Marketing September 2008 – September 2009
Sales Representative
- merchandizing
- displaying of products – specials for the month
- work one-on-one with management
-maintaining stock levels in stores
-processing returns – damaged goods
-making the business grow by presenting new products to stores and management
-out of town traveling
-maintaining a good professional relationship with customers
-Travelled the Border area (Bizana, Lusikisiki, Flagstaff, Queenstown, Aliwal North,
-Products (Nola, Dog Food, Mayo, Rusks)
-Eveready (batteries, globes)
-Permark (shampoo, toothpaste, medicines, soaps)
-Fusion (juice)
-Called on Stores (Boxer, Pick n Pay, Metro, Shoprite, Checkers, Spar & Wholesalers)
Virgin Active 2005 – 2008
-Sales & Marketing Consultant
-Marketing of the gym
-Presentation at companies regarding health and fitness
-Organizing team build events
Total Sports 1997 – 2005
-Sales Representative,2ic, part time manager
-Receiving and checking of stock
-Training staff about the sports products in the store
-Recommendation and selling of all products
-Dealing with customer complaints and suggestions
Merchandising and foot specialist
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Total Sports (in house) Professional Selling Skills
Performance Management
Point of Sale Operations
Customer Service
Customer Complaints
Telephone Skills
Brand Positioning
Product Knowledge
Communication Skills
Exchange of Sale
Virgin Active (in house) Customer Service
First Aid Level Two
Selling Techniques
Successful Touring
Corporate Training
Building Repore
Personal Goal Setting
Body Culture Gym – The Hub – Beacon Bay – September 2009 currently employed
-organizing team building events
-maintaining good customer service
-responsible for sales and marketing
WORK ACHIEVEMENTS
Total Sports Store Received “Most Profit Award – 2003/2004
Top Salesman 2005/2006
Virgin Active East London Award for “Top sales Team – GLOBALLY” - 2007
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
High School Cathcart High School
P.O. Box 73
Cathcart
Telephone Number 045 – 633 1130
Standard Passed Matric
Responsibilities held at school
-Deputy Head Boy
-Hostel Prefect
-Vice-Captain of 1st Rugby Team
-Captain of the 1st Team Tennis
-Land Service Leader
-EC Colors for Track and Field
-Went to SA camps for Cross Country
-Border Rugby Trials
PERSONALITY
The following attributes describe my personality:
-Self-motivator, go getter, responsible, always stands up for what is right
-Good selling skills, natural leader, sports and family orientated
-Good time management
-Creates good efficiencies and a good learner
-Good planning, organizing and controlling
-Has the ability to cope with stressful situations
-Critical thinking and innovation
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
-Good decision making and problem solving
-Good team spirit and focus
-I enjoy meeting new people, traveling, backpacking and hiking. I am a keen cyclist and further keep myself fit by going to the gym
REFERENCES
Malcolm Lottering RM SGRP Meridian - 083231758
Dennis Ford " from Spargs Beacon bay " 082*******
Tommy Lai P&G 072*******
Michael Ott Manager – Body Culture Gym 043-*******
Geoff Long PSN Field Marketing -Director 082-***-****
Don Laurzen PSN Field Marketing - Director 082-***-****
Quintin Paice .
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