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

843-***-****

adznkr@r.postjobfree.com

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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