Benjamin Francois Botha

 Francois Botha 31-19 37TH STREET, ASTORIA, 11103, NY-- To whom this may concern Thank you for the opportunity to apply for a position at your company. After reviewing the job descriptions, it’s clear that you’re looking for a candidate that is extremely familiar with the responsibilities associated with the roles at your company. Given these requirements, I am certain that I have the necessary skills to successfully do the job adeptly and perform above expectations. After reviewing my resume, I hope you will agree that I am the type of candidate you are looking for. I look forward to elaborating on how my specific skills and abilities will benefit your organization. Please contact me at (-) or via email at-to arrange for a convenient meeting time. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely Francois Botha FB FRANCOIS BOTHA-| C: - | Long Island City, NY 11103 Summary Professional Sales Executive with numerous years of experience in attending to customer needs and converting prospects to increase sales. Accomplished in emphasizing service features and benefits, preparing sales order forms and developing reports. Expert in overcoming objections from prospective customers to maximize sales opportunities. Results-driven sales leader bringing demonstrated record of progressive growth. Proactive manager and strategic problem-solver with record of achieving challenging profit goals while consistently acquiring new customers and expanding operations. Tenacious in pursuing new revenue streams and sales opportunities. Skills Market trends understanding Sales and market development Service promotions Report writing skills Prospecting skills Marketing initiatives Territory management Sales presentations Networking New market penetration Project management Lead development Customer service Experience Different Companies | Los Angeles, CALead Brand Ambassador05/2019 - 12/2019 Maintained consistent visual merchandising standards to highlight product features, attract customers and boost sales. Organized and carried out promotional events by setting up and tearing down event sites and interacting with potential customers. Collaborated with customer service team members to assist with product information and provide outstanding service. Created positive and rewarding client experiences through warm and friendly customer interactions. Super Yachts | World WideDeckhand09/2015 - 08/2018 Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs. Learnt to deal with customer complaints, resolving or finding a solution in a timely manner. Maintained professionalism and efficiency in emergency situations. Built long lasting relationships with the customers. Kept detailed records of all supply inventories and collaborated with the captain to replenish supplies. Steered boats along plotted routes to transport guests to destinations. Adhered to all safety protocols, including assessing weather variables to promote passenger and vessel safety. Documented orders, daily activities, weekly schedules and team performance. Base Model Agency | World Wide International Fashion Model01/2009 - 09/2015 Old Mutual | Cape Town Financial Advisor02/2010 - 10/2011 Articulated value of various financial products, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and insurance policies; educated clients on benefits of individual products. Profiled and analyzed investment products to devise financial strategies meeting client financial needs and to forecast opportunities with highest return on investments. Counseled clients on financial matters and provide recommendations investment opportunities, products, and services based on client needs and asset availability. Analyzed investment materials to develop financial techniques to fulfill customer needs and predict favorable investments. Exuded professional expertise and resourcefulness to gain trust and confidence of clients, vendors, and other professionals. Explained advantages and disadvantages of available financial products to customers to maximize satisfaction. Promoted business to increase customer base and grow revenue. Canon | Stellenbosch Sales Team Leader01/2008 - 01/2010 Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands. Mentored newly hired employees by explaining tactics for building sales pipelines. Automated office operations, managed client correspondence and tracked records. Motivated sales professionals by delivering positive reinforcement and constructive feedback. Strengthened profit opportunities by developing key customer relationships and managing resources to meet sales objectives. Employed techniques such as cold calling, prospecting and networking to land new customers and penetrate new markets. Developed and implemented new sales strategies to update product lines. Addressed customer complaints quickly to drive satisfaction and adjusted operational strategies to reduce issues. Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by aligning sales strategies and business plans with market trends. Tracked and analyzed weekly sales to implement corrective action plans and streamline operations. Implemented professional sales presentations to creatively communicate product quality and market comparisons. Generated sales by prospecting leads, cold calling and negotiating advantageous deals. La Romantica | Stellenbosch Head Waiter 01/2007 - 02/2008 Dealt with customer issues for servers, consistently upholding professionalism and calmness to maintain customer satisfaction. Checked order accuracy and food quality before delivering to customers. Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales. Attended to new customers quickly to inquire about drinks and start off dining experience with prompt beverage service. Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers and maintain proper sanitation. Completed thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth restaurant operations. Updated repeat customers on menu changes and updates to maintain quality service relationships. Addressed any concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution. Virgin Active South Africa | Port Elizabeth Sales Representative01/2005 - 11/2006 Implemented professional sales presentations to creatively communicate product quality and market comparisons. Followed up after sales to assess satisfaction and identify ongoing requirements. Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices. Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions. Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals. Expanded network by attending industry events, identifying and pursuing leads and establishing rapport with new clients. Consulted with long-term, new and prospective customers to understand needs and propose ideal solutions. Greeted incoming customers and provided expert sales and service to drive revenue. Generated sales by prospecting leads, cold calling and negotiating advantageous deals. Education and Training Gill College | Somerset-East High School Diploma11/2003 UNISA | South Africa Bachelor of Arts in Financial Accounting