Donavan Reed
Johannesburg
Summary
Hardworking and driven sales management professional equipped to revitalize sales operations and align procedures to maximize profits and client acquisition. Successful at improving sales procedures to streamline and strengthen processes. Multifaceted leader with analytical and diligent approach to building and leading strong teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Leasing Agent
Grandeur Estates
Middelburg
2016.01 - 2018.12
- Successfully leased and managed 27 residential units.
- Built leasing client portfolio from 15 to 27 in 16 months.
- Conducting property tours and showcasing available units to prospective tenants.
- Screening and qualifying potential tenants, including credit and background checks.
- Negotiating lease terms and rental agreements.
- Resolving tenant inquiries, concerns, and maintenance requests.
- Marketing available properties through various channels.
- Maintaining accurate records and databases of rental listings and tenant information.
Sales Representative
Ideal Trading
Middelburg
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Identifying and prospecting potential clients.
- Met and exceeded sales targets and quotas.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Providing exceptional customer service and addressing client inquiries.
- Collaborating with the sales team and management to develop sales strategies.
- Keeping accurate records of sales activities and client interactions.
Sales Consultant
Ideal Trading
Middelburg
2020.01 - 2022.12
- Developing and presenting customized sales proposals.
- Building and nurturing client relationships.
- Collaborating with clients to identify solutions that meet their objectives.
- Providing post-sale support and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Analyzing market trends and competitors to inform sales strategies.
- Training and mentoring sales teams or colleagues
Sales Manager
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Maintaining and building new customer relationships
- Overseeing daily operations in sales department
- Hiring and training staff
- Setting sales quotas and goals
- Analyzing sales data
- Leading and motivating sales team
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
2021.01 - 2024.02
- Advanced Project and Logistics Management
- Operations and Information Management
- Procurement, Risk and Contract Management
- Project Management, Leadership and Skills: Planning and Control
TEFL certification - undefined
Skills
LeadershipProject Management
Organizational
Timeline
Sales Manager -
2022.01 - 2023.01
University of Salford - Master of Science, Project Management
2021.01 - 2024.02
Sales Consultant - Ideal Trading
2020.01 - 2022.12
Sales Representative - Ideal Trading
2018.01 - 2019.01
Leasing Agent - Grandeur Estates
2016.01 - 2018.12
- TEFL certification,