B2B SALES
Resume:
ANZEL CLAASSEN
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Distinction in Sales & Marketing
Management
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Won National prize for highest sales
for Uvex Eyewear - 1996
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Won National prize for highest sales
for Howard Leight Hearing
Conservation - 2000
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Won National prize for highest sales
for Bova Footwear - 2000
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Achieved Highest sales for Bova
Footwear - 2001
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Securing largest once off order for
Pienaar Bros with Mozal Smelter (BHP
Billiton)
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Secured 3 year contract with Mercedes
Benz East london - Workwear 2013
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Secured 3 year contract with NMBM -
Workwear 2014
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Sole supplier to Sundays River Citrus
Co - HACCP workwear, footwear 2018-
to date
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National supplier for Schnellecke
Logistics (all PPE & Corporate clothing)
2020- to date
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National supplier for BLG Logistics (all
PPE & Corporate clothing) 2021 - to
date
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Approved vendor for Mondelez
secured during Covid - currently
supplying footwear & Haccp clothing
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SKILLS
• New Business Development
A results-driven individual who is self motivated, with a track record of success in attaining new business, developing client relationships, with a high level of customer retention.
Having set up numerous successful branches for North Safety, Alsafe and ultimately starting up a business, I understand the importance of building a strong team.
WORK HISTORY
June 2012 - Current
Business Owner Fit Safety (Pty) Ltd, Port Elizabeth; South Africa June 2004 - May 2012
Branch Manager Alsafe, Port Elizabeth; South Africa October 2002 - February 2004
Account Manager SGB Rental & Sales, London
Established business by identifying potential customers, sourcing key suppliers and projecting fixed expenses.
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• Grew client base from zero to approx 200 active clients.
• Increased profitability year on year and maintained growth of business. Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and monthly payroll.
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Worked closely with Workwear manufacturers to design custom clothing specific to clients needs, this has allowed for greater margin and strong customer retention
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Successfully tendered and won large singular supply contracts with Mercedes Benz (workwear), Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (workwear) etc.
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Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers
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Setting up of Richards Bay & Port Elizabeth branches, employing & training new personnel
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• Establishing consignment stock contract with Mondi Business Paper Assume responsibility for management of Mercedes Benz PPE contract in East London
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Employing sales representatives and setting up sales budgets & sales targets
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Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
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Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
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Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
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Cold-called leads and closed large number of new sales over several years (Grinaker Building of 2010 soccer stadium, Mondelez, Mercedes Benz etc)
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Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol.
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CONTACT
Ladson, SC 29456
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Bold Profile
• Cost Analysis and Savings
• Sales Planning
• Staff Management
• Operations Start-Up
• Strong Customer Relations
• Driven and Determined
• Employee Motivation and Performance
HOBIES
I enjoy Crossfit & Gym and have a keen
interest in Nutrition & Health.
Enjoy outdoor activities with my family -
jetskiing, wakeboarding etc
May 2000 - September 2002
Branch Manager North Safety Products, Richards Bay Account Manager for the Heathrow Rental & Sales Branch, responsible for all sectors of the construction industry in the West London Area
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Secure large rental agreements for Access Solutions to meet weekly/monthly targets (eg. Tag/McLaren construction phase)
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• Responsible for day to day running of Heathrow Branch Responsible for setting up the Richards Bay branch, by employing & training new personnel.
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Implementing on site stores for singular supply contract with Richards Bay Minerals (Rio Tinto Group)
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• Forecasting monthly & annual turnover/profit for the branch
• Compiling annual expense budget
Handling market research, strategic planning and product rationalization at branch level.
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• Setting sales targets for Sales representatives in branch
• Organizing team building events
• Increasing sales & profit margins, while keeping overheads low EDUCATION
December 1997
Diploma Sales & Marketing Management
Damelin, Empangeni
Diploma awarded with Distinction
December 1993
High School Diploma
John Ross College, Richards Bay
Passed Matric (Gr12) with Exemption
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