Bart Ferreira
@bartferreira
Experienced sales and customer-service professional with maintenance expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced sales professional with a strong background in new vehicle sales, customer service management, and freelance maintenance work across hospitality properties in the Drakensberg.
I have consistently managed customer satisfaction metrics, trained and assisted junior staff in deal structure and closings, and handled showroom operations including openings, lock-ups, and vehicle deliveries.
My freelance maintenance roles demonstrate practical hands-on skills, adaptability, multitasking ability, and responsiveness to guest needs, supporting lodges and community holiday resorts.
I hold a National Diploma in Light Music and several industry qualifications (F&I, NCA, RE5, FAIS credits, INSETA Retail and Insurance) and seek roles where strong customer focus, sales performance, and practical maintenance skills add measurable value.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Maintenance
Drakensberg Lodges
Apr 2023 - Nov 2025 (2 years 7 months)
Performed maintenance and repairs across multiple Drakensberg lodges, coordinating with staff to complete tasks and responding quickly to guest needs to maintain service standards.
Senior Sales Consultant
CMH Multi Franchise
Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 (3 months)
Managed new vehicle sales and floor displays for Haval at CMH Multi Franchise, led prospecting and customer service initiatives to improve satisfaction and sales conversions.
Senior Sales Consultant
CMH Mitsubishi/Nissan
Feb 2022 - Sep 2022 (7 months)
Sold new vehicles and supported junior staff with deal structuring and closings, managed vehicle deliveries and customer service scores at the Pinetown showroom.
Financial Advisor
IWCP/Liberty
May 2021 - Jan 2022 (8 months)
Managed an own client base delivering financial planning, needs analyses and sales of short- and long-term insurance, investments, medical aid and gap cover.
New Vehicle Sales
Barloworld Ford
Jun 2017 - Aug 2020 (3 years 2 months)
Handled new vehicle sales and workshop prospecting, conducted valuations and vehicle deliveries while managing customer viewpoint (CVP) and service interactions.
New Vehicle Sales Consultant
Audi Durban
May 2015 - Oct 2016 (1 year 5 months)
Conducted new vehicle sales, managed CSI service index and prospecting, and coordinated vehicle deliveries to meet showroom targets.
Sales Consultant
VW Hoopers
Apr 2011 - Apr 2015 (4 years)
Sold new and Mastercar vehicles, managed CSI service index and supported showroom operations while maintaining client relationships and delivery processes.
New Vehicle Sales
Renault Pinetown
Jun 2009 - Nov 2010 (1 year 5 months)
Responsible for new vehicle unit sales, promotional displays and maintaining CSI standards to improve showroom performance.
Retail Sales Associate
Dial a Bed
Aug 2006 - Jul 2007 (11 months)
Performed sales, stock counts and floor displays at flagship and new store locations, handling customer inquiries and merchandising.
Retail Sales Associate
Beds for Africa
Apr 2004 - Apr 2006 (2 years)
Managed showroom sales, receiving stock, cash-up duties and customer complaints to improve retail sales experience.
Private Music Tutor
Private
Jan 1998 - May 2004 (6 years 4 months)
Provided private music tuition over a multi-year period, developing lesson plans and improving student performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Technikon Natal
National Diploma, Light Music
Completed a National Diploma in Light Music at Technikon Natal.
Kloof High School
Matric, General Secondary Education
Matriculated from Kloof High School in December 1993.
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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