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Stevan de Waal

@stevandewaal

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I will be an asset to any company! Please consider me for your open position.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my sales and agricultural expertise while fostering strong client relationships and contributing to a positive team environment.

My interest in sales and agriculture started in school. After many years I can now say

that I have great experience in both fields.

My strong ambition leads me to study part-time in an agricultural field where I can

live out my other love as well. After many years of working with people, I learned the

importance of establishing good business relationships. My first love will always be

working with people.

I am a "no-nonsense" type of person who focuses on honesty and quality of service

delivery. With a smile and a joke or two, I make people feel comfortable and at

home. I listen to their needs and go out of my way to exceed their expectations

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Remote Vehicle Buyer

Current

Drive Simple LLC

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Acquired inventory from auctions, maintained inventory for dealerships, and conducted thorough inspections. Managed pricing and market trends.

Inventory Management Market Analysis

Technical Sales Advisor

Agri Consult Africa

Feb 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Marketed and sold natural agricultural products, conducted customer needs analysis, and managed field trials. Liaised with various stakeholders in the agricultural sector.

Sales Strategy Needs Analysis Field Trial Management Product Knowledge Stakeholder Engagement

Full Status Estate Agent

RE/MAX NOVA

Oct 2017 - Jan 2022 (4 years 3 months)

Conducted property valuations, marketed properties, and facilitated negotiations between buyers and sellers. Ensured compliance with real estate regulations.

Valuation Negotiation Compliance Management Customer Relationship Management

Self-employed

Oct 2015 - Sep 2017 (1 year 11 months)

Engaged in buying and selling vehicles, attending auctions, and refurbishing items. Conducted market research and negotiated prices.

Market Research Negotiation Vehicle Refurbishment Sales Management

Sales Consultant (Used Vehicles)

Auto Mark Toyota Paarl

Jan 2014 - Jul 2015 (1 year 6 months)

Handled sales and marketing of used vehicles, managing customer inquiries, and preparing vehicles for delivery. Ensured all paperwork was completed accurately.

Sales Management Customer Service Negotiation

Operational Manager

Prosper-Net Agri

Nov 2009 - Nov 2013 (4 years)

Oversaw business operations, including payroll, planning contract work, and managing multiple teams. Responsible for quotations and invoicing for contract work.

Business Management Payroll Processing Contract Management Team Coordination

Manager (Sheep)

Charl Wilke Farms

Oct 2009 - Oct 2009 (0 months)

Managed sheep operations, including record keeping, feeding, and health management. Assisted with wool shearing and predator management.

Record keeping Wool Classification Team Management

General Farm Worker

Chick Sands Farm

Jun 2007 - May 2009 (1 year 11 months)

Operated heavy machinery and performed groundwork including ploughing, irrigation, and harvesting. Responsible for equipment repair and maintenance.

Irrigation Management Groundworks

Contract Manager

Prosper-Net Agri

May 2002 - Jun 2007 (5 years 1 month)

Managed contract work on wine farms, overseeing a team of 20-80 workers. Responsibilities included payroll, equipment management, and daily task assignments such as planting, pruning, and irrigation.

Team Management Payroll Processing