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Jolene Cruz

Jolene Cruz

Porirua,WGN

Summary

Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager

Signwise
Porirua, Wellington
06.2017 - Current
  • Managed and grew the business profitably through a pre determined business and marketing plan.
  • Sold product made by the employer for the purposes of generating a profit.
  • Prospected new customers which are in-line with the products produced by the employer.
  • Provided input for marketing activities. and participated in Marketing Campaigns to generate further business for the employer.
  • Created and handled the company’s sales to a pre determined annual budget and sales forecast.
  • Created sales opportunities through Networking and Cold Calling, converted those opportunities to quotation prospects, assist in producing the quotation and turn those quotations into confirmed sales, managed the sale / project in conjunction with the Production Manager through to a successful completion.
  • Proven experience and understanding of administration and accounting procedures.
  • Experience in conducting precise and thorough job specification and site surveys.
  • Good communication skills both written and oral
    Proven experience in Sales disciplines, pre planning and execution.
  • Proven experience in Sales record keeping, and reconciliation.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Senior Key Sales Business Owner

Vida One Design
Benoni, Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2009 - 12.2016
  • • Operate as the lead point of contact for any and all matters specific to your customers
    • Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships
    • Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key accounts customers
    • Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our Signage according to customer needs and objectives
    • Basic Bookkeeping - Creditors and Debtors
    • Assist with high severity requests or issue escalations as needed
    • Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media
    • Set up meetings with potential clients and listen to their wishes and concerns
    • Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on products/ services
    • Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data
    • Ensure the availability of stock for sales and demonstrations
    • Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences
    • Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections
    • Collaborate with team to achieve better results
    • Scheduling new orders per week for installation.
    • Constant communication with Contractors on site, to ensure installation runs smoothly and timorously.

Sales & Marketing Manager

Choles Signs T/a Flagad
Benoni, Johannesburg, South Africa
03.2002 - 12.2008
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Skills

  • Persuasive Negotiations
  • Product and Service Management
  • Sales Quota Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Networking Events
  • Relationship Building
  • Key Account Development

Work Availability

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Quote

There are no secrets to Success, it is the result of Preparation, HARD WORK, and learning from Failure.
Colin Powell via Gecko & Fly

Timeline

Sales Manager

Signwise
06.2017 - Current

Senior Key Sales Business Owner

Vida One Design
01.2009 - 12.2016

Sales & Marketing Manager

Choles Signs T/a Flagad
03.2002 - 12.2008
Jolene Cruz