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Donavan  Reed

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
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • 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
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • 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
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • 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

01.2022 - 01.2023
  • 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

University of Salford, England
01.2021 - 02.2024
  • 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

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Timeline

Sales Manager -
01.2022 - 01.2023
University of Salford - Master of Science, Project Management
01.2021 - 02.2024
Sales Consultant - Ideal Trading
01.2020 - 12.2022
Sales Representative - Ideal Trading
01.2018 - 01.2019
Leasing Agent - Grandeur Estates
01.2016 - 12.2018
- TEFL certification,
Donavan Reed