Personal Synopsis
Personal Details
Full Name
Frans Bastian Viljoen
Nationality
South African
SA I.D. Number
850-***-**** 089
Age
Cell Number
Email Address
adhpn8@r.postjobfree.com
Residential Area
Annlin, Pretoria
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
White
Languages
Afrikaans
English
Drivers’ License
Code 08
Transport
Own vehicle
Willing to relocate
No
Restraint of Trade
No
Criminal Record
Clear
Credit Record
Clear
Availability
30 days’ notice
Industry Experience
Telecommunications, FMCG, Sales, Management, Operations
Greatest Achievement
Company awards obtained under my management:
Top 3 Vodacom4U retail store for 2011; 2012; 2013 and 2014
Cell C Best Dealer award for 2015; 2016 and 2017
Employed as an Area Manager with DNI Retail; and after only 5 months was promoted to National Sales Manager
Increased 2 Key Accounts by 2.5 million usage per month, over a 6 month period
Skills / Areas of Expertise
Strategic Planning
New Business Development
Staff Training & Development
P&L Management
Key Account Management
Operations Management
Policy Formulation
Commercial Negotiations
Turnaround & High-Growth Strategies
Contract Management
Business Development
Budgeting & Forecasting
Customer Relationship Management
Personal Attributes
Analytical thinker
People and communication skills
Identifies growth opportunities
Uses initiative
Education
Secondary Education
Qualification
Institution
Year Completed
Grade 12 – Matric
High School Overkruin
2003
Additional Courses
Course
Institution
Year Completed
Diploma in Operations Management
Alison
2020
Financial Modeling
Stratexec Training Solutions
2018
Leadership Training
Legitimate Leadership
2017
In-house Training
DNI / Blue Label Telecoms
2017
Sales Management
UCT (Get Smarter)
2014
Skills Training
Vodacom Academy
2010 to 2012
Computer Experience
MS Office
Advanced Excel (Level 4)
MS PowerPoint
Scan-A-Code
RICA
QlikView
CRM
Employment Details
Employment Summary
Name of Company
Position Held
Duration of employment
DNI Retail
National Sales and Operations Manager
April 2015 to Current
Patlal CC (Vodacom 4U)
Area Sales Manager
January 2008 to March 2015
Weskus Kombuis Restaurant
Manager
January 2003 to December 2007
Employment History
Name of Company
DNI Retail
Position Held
National Sales and Operations Manager
Duration of Employment
April 2015 to Current
Duties and Responsibilities
Management:
Building relationships with key internal/external stakeholders
Translate complex business strategies into solid implementation plans that drive results
Business Planning, monitoring and reporting.
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations
Analyses sales reports and troubleshoot problem areas
General Commercial Agreements
Sales/Operations:
Business Development
Build, develop and grow business relationships
Help identify new opportunities and assist with the Sales and Strategy team to achieve desired results
Financial:
Sales forecasting
Client P&L and Budgeting
Accounts Management
Ensure all customer payments are accurate
Reason for Leaving
Desiring to change career paths
Name of Company
Patlal CC (Vodacom 4U)
Position Held
Area Sales Manager
Duration of Employment
January 2008 to March 2015
Duties and Responsibilities
Management:
Staff recruitment, liaison with HR Manager regarding contract particulars
Staff training
Conducted monthly performance measurement
Liaison with Vodacom Field Sales Executives regarding market trends
Operations:
Set targets for individual staff and for stores as per Vodacom's target
Measures weekly targets
Drives marketing campaigns to increase sales
Checks merchandising in store
Personally responsible for corporate sales
Weekly management of key accounts
Presentations, as well as the introduction of new products, presents billing reports
Financial:
Approval of all Creditors
Capturing all invoices
Ensures deadlines are being met for payment of accounts
Monthly Payroll processing for staff, Capturing of leave and overtime
Commission calculations
January 2008 to October 2009 – Employed as a Store Manager; then promoted to Area Sales Manager
Reason for Leaving
Headhunted by DNI
Name of Company
Weskus Kombuis Restaurant
Position Held
Manager
Duration of Employment
January 2004 to December 2007
Duties and Responsibilities
Management:
Managed 17 Waiters
Ordering of stock
Conducted daily stock takes
Ensured that the kitchen was up to standard
Provided customer service
Reason for Leaving
Patlals owner was a patron at the restaurant, he was impressed by my work ethics and offered me a position at his store.
References are available on request.
Curriculum Vitae of:
Frans Bastian Viljoen
With over 10 years’ experience in the Telecommunications industry, specifically in wholesale, retail and direct to consumer trade. I have proven to be a highly knowledgeable, driven and professional individual. Flexibility, ability to excel under pressure, excellent problem solving skills are my strongest attributes which warrants my success in my career. My experience and ambition, proves that I would be a great asset to any organisation. Currently residing in Pretoria, this candidate prefers to work in the Northern suburbs of Johannesburg and is available after 30 days’ notice.