Résumé of BRADLEY JOHN ELLIS

Mobile: +27-82-748-****

Email: adzdce@r.postjobfree.com

Ballito, KZN, South Africa

CAREER SUMMARY

National Business Development Manager with a strong background in solution selling, customer management and business development. Skills include sales management, business development, account management, customer relationship management, territory planning, training and support. Key strengths include:

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish credibility at all levels and build rapport with clients, excelling in customer service.

• Strong ability to understand, build, present and communicate the value to the customer.

• Self-driven and works with minimum or no supervision.

• Enjoys being busy and recognized for exemplary work ethic and flexible, co-operative attitude.

• Highly organized, great time manager who can meet deadlines. Program Skills:

• CRM7

• Pastel Accounting

• SAP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bundugear

Creates, produces, and delivers high-quality front and rear bumpers, rock sliders, and 4x4 gear. National Business Development Manager – June 2022 – Present

• Drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and fostering strong client relationships.

• Develop and execute a growth strategy that emphasizes both financial gain and high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify emerging markets and assess evolving customer needs.

• Promote the company's products and services, aligning them with clients' current and anticipated objectives.

• Spearhead new business development and dealership planning initiatives on a national and Sub-Saharan Africa scale.

• Collaborate with individuals and teams to formulate effective action plans for prospecting and generating sales leads.

• Initiate and coordinate the creation of strategic action plans aimed at penetrating untapped markets.

• Cultivate and nurture relationships between fitment centers and vehicle dealerships to enhance business partnerships. Kaijo & Co.

E-Commerce store supplying home and kitchen appliances throughout South Africa Founder – January 2021 to Present

• Developing business strategies, including target audience, competitive positioning, and growth plans.

• Outlining goals, budgeting, marketing strategies, and sales projections.

• Product Sourcing of high-quality home and kitchen appliances from reliable suppliers or manufacturers and managing those supplier accounts.

• Monitoring market trends and updating product offerings accordingly. Résumé of BRADLEY JOHN ELLIS

• Working closely with the marketing team to maintain and update www.kaijoandco.com regularly, ensuring it is user- friendly and visually appealing.

• Working closely with the marketing team to develop and execute effective marketing strategies to attract and retain customers.

• Performance tracking.

• Managing pricing strategies to ensure profitability while remaining competitive. Dynaserve Trading Pty Ltd

Help individuals who own homes, housing communities, resorts, development firms, construction teams, designers, and kitchen businesses in acquiring the necessary appliances for their respective projects. Director – January 2021 to Present

• Developing and communicating a clear strategic direction for the company, setting short-term and long-term goals. Creating a vision for the company's growth, market positioning, and expansion into new areas.

• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, partnerships, and collaborations within the target market and cultivating relationships with key industry players and stakeholders to expand Dynaserve Trading’s client base.

• Staying up to date with industry trends, market demands, and emerging technologies in the field of appliances and related industries.

• Building strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and preferences and providing personalized solutions and excellent customer service to ensure client satisfaction and repeat business.

• Sourcing appliances from various manufacturers and suppliers to create a diverse and high-quality product range that aligns with the preferences and requirements of different clients.

• Management of the company's budget, including financial forecasting, expense control, and revenue generation. Monitoring financial performance and taking corrective actions as needed.

• Working closely with the marketing team to maintain and update www.dynaservetrading.co.za regularly, ensuring it is user-friendly and visually appealing.

• Participating in industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to stay connected with the industry and promote the company's services.

• Regularly assessing the company's performance against key metrics and adjusting strategies as needed to achieve the company’s business objectives.

Safintra South Africa

One of Africa’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of world-class metal roof sheeting and producer of a range of branded profiles which is quality assurance on both profiling and material. Safintra is a member of the Safal Group - one of the world’s two largest providers of Aluminium-Zinc coated coil for roofing. Key Accounts Manager/External Sales – September 2018 to January 2021

• Contributing to the development and application of the sales strategy and plans which contribute to the overall business objectives.

• Managing and controlling all aspects of customer relationship management.

• Obtaining new business and the effective management of the portfolio’s top clients.

• Maintaining sound relationships with existing clients and fostering the development of new clients.

• Fostering and maintaining relationships with the professional sector and endorsing the development of specifications.

• Managing & controlling the progress of sales enquiries through to a successful sale.

• Aiding the finance department in respect of collections and communicating and assistance in resolving customer complaints.

• Developing, gathering and sharing of market intelligence with all stakeholders.

• Effective use of Navision and attending to the assimilation of required reporting.

• Inspections of construction sites prior to mobile mill rolling’s and steel laying foundations (where applicable). Résumé of BRADLEY JOHN ELLIS

• Follow ups on production and transport to ensure order is dispatched timeously as per customer needs. Hilti South Africa

Hilti provides worldwide leading-edge technology to international construction professionals. Their products, systems and services offer innovative solutions to customers in the construction and building maintenance industries. Sales Account Manager - September 2014 to August 2018

• Developing and maintaining existing customer relationships to maximize all sales opportunities and future investments

• Establishing new business prospects

• Providing efficient solutions and support backed by Hilti’s innovative range of products and services.

• Introducing new products and promoting the Hilti brand in the marketplace.

• Service and support customer’s in training, customer events and day to day customer needs

• Monitor competitor offerings and activities with these customers

• Identify specific customer needs and analyze competitive landscape

• Coordinate, participate in developing and introducing new products to customers Hilti Centre Representative - September 2013 to September 2014

• Providing one-on-one customer service.

• Demonstrating products and services within the Hilti range as well as implementing marketing campaigns

• Identifying opportunities to up-sell/cross-sell

• Executing and coordinating all operations including order entry, incoming goods, after sales service and stock management

Netcare Sunward Park Hospital

Netcare is a South African health care company. It is one of the largest providers of private healthcare in South Africa. Assistant Accountant – June 2008 to August 2013

• Processing of financial transactions into various financial systems.

• Facilitation of non-pharmacy stock counts, including linen and stores.

• Responsible for full Cashbook function.

• Responsible for full Account Receivables and Account Payables function.

• Ensuring accuracy of the My Market procurement system.

• Assistance with preparation of general ledger reconciliations and monthly journal vouchers.

• Assisting the Financial Manager and Accountant with the production of accurate and timeous management information, for example Lead Schedules / Working Papers / Ad-hoc Reports etc.

• All other Ad Hoc Financial duties delegated by the Accountant. Michelin Tyre Company, South Africa

Michelin is a leader in the manufacturing of reliable performance tyres for Passenger vehicles, Trucks, Earthmover machinery, Infra, Agricultural vehicles and 2-Wheel motorbikes. Technical Sales Representative - September 2007 to May 2008

• Technical examination and analysis of end users fleet pool and providing cost effective solutions.

• Assessing damaged tyres and finding cause of damages.

• Calling on Dealers & End Users and maintaining customer relationships with key accounts. Résumé of BRADLEY JOHN ELLIS

• Test Fitments of truck tyres.

• Quotations

• Meeting sales targets and objectives.

• Marketing promotions and stand set ups for dealers. Sales Assistant Inbound/Direct Salesman – Southern Electric and R.I.A.S Insurance (United Kingdom) - 2005 to 2007 Trainee Accountant - Narunsky Ellis and Associates CA (SA) - February 2001 to May 2005 EDUCATION

• Current Bcom Marketing Management Degree - UNISA

• 2012 On Cue Media and Communications Training

• 2000 Certificate of Proficiency in Film Marketing and Broadcasting - Allenby College Boksburg

• 1999 Matric (Grade 12) - Veritas College Springs REFERENCES Available upon request

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