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DIRK BLIGNAUT

DIRK BLIGNAUT

Auckland

Summary

Demonstrated success in dynamic settings that prioritize innovation and collaboration. Track record of achieving outstanding results through effective service delivery. Expertise in customer relations drives positive outcomes and supports business objectives. Dedicated to ongoing professional development to enhance contributions to team success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Engineer

CoreGas
06.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with clients to identify technical requirements and propose tailored solutions.
  • Delivered product demonstrations, showcasing features and benefits to potential customers.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to drive sales growth.
  • Provided expert technical support during pre-sales and post-sales processes.
  • Established long-term relationships with key clients for repeat business and referrals, cultivating a strong network within the industry.

Territory Account Manager – Auckland & Waikato

Vector Ongas
12.2017 - Current
  • The focus of this role is to profitably retain and grow LPG customers to maximize ongoing sales in the commercial, bottle swap and bulk markets.
  • Look after key accounts within the Bottle swap space
  • Look after national key accounts
  • Site visits, and assistance in WorkSafe regulations to make sure sites stay compliant.
  • Monthly Reporting to customers
  • Keep my customer volume on contract, and Debt above 85%
  • Following up on new leads to increase my book
  • Communicate between new customers and OnGas engineers to ensure projects run as efficiently as planned
  • Admin duties within my customer profile.

Machine Setter

Zibo Containers
04.2016 - 11.2017
  • Install molds into machines to produce plastic forming material.
  • Run shifts on the production line to make sure quality is acceptable, and targets are reached.

Gas fitter

Gas-Pro Services
05.2015 - 03.2016
  • Install of gas equipment to commercial, industrial, and residential properties
  • Install Nitrogen purge systems in acetylene plants all over Africa for Linde Groups BOC sites

Junior Draughtsman

Taggart-JHDA
09.2013 - 04.2014
  • Drawing/layouts done for coal mining industry, eg. Conveyors, screening plants, crushing plants.

Technician

Safestop Ekhuruleni
12.2012 - 09.2013
  • Provide excellent customer service at all times
  • Installing engine management systems and drive cams into various long haul trucks.
  • Issuing job cards and reporting back to the office.
  • Attend breakdowns

Education

Certificate - Secondary Education

BRANDWAG HIGH SCHOOL
12.2010

Certificate - Primary Education

CLIVIA PRIMARY SCHOOL
12.2004

Skills

  • Verbal communication proficiency
  • Efficiency in time management
  • Strong interpersonal relations
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Development of relationships
  • Enthusiastic professional attitude

Certification

JULY 2013 AUTOCAD 2013 (Essentials and 2d advanced) C.A.E. Solutions

Personal Information

Fluent in English & Afrikaans

Personal Attributes

  • Adaptive to change
  • Critical Thinking
  • Self-motivated & Self-management
  • Consistent duty
  • Willingness to learn
  • Hard worker

Timeline

Sales Engineer

CoreGas
06.2025 - Current

Territory Account Manager – Auckland & Waikato

Vector Ongas
12.2017 - Current

Machine Setter

Zibo Containers
04.2016 - 11.2017

Gas fitter

Gas-Pro Services
05.2015 - 03.2016

Junior Draughtsman

Taggart-JHDA
09.2013 - 04.2014

Technician

Safestop Ekhuruleni
12.2012 - 09.2013

Certificate - Secondary Education

BRANDWAG HIGH SCHOOL

Certificate - Primary Education

CLIVIA PRIMARY SCHOOL

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