
Troy Swartz
@troyswartz
Automotive parts buyer at Parkers Parts Centre sourcing spare parts at competitive prices and serving trade customers.
What I'm looking for
At Parkers Parts Centre, I source automotive components and spare parts at competitive prices, manage front-counter sales, and help customers identify the right products. I also negotiate with suppliers and coordinate procurement schedules to support inventory turnover.
At Grandmark International, I met and exceeded monthly sales targets while supporting customers with parts sourcing and technical consultations. I also visited motor trade clients and handled sales documentation, quotations, invoices, and back-order tracking.
At Salt Cape (Pty) Ltd, I progressed from Driver and Storeman to Salesman and Branch Manager. I oversaw branch operations, stock control, financial administration, dispatch, and logistics.
With the City of Cape Town, I supported municipal housing and rates departments, processing high volumes of email and public inquiries. I also captured rate objection data and provided operational support to internal IT teams; my training includes A+ PC Hardware and N+ Networking certifications.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Buyer & Automotive Parts Specialist
Parkers Parts Centre
Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Source automotive components at competitive pricing, manage front-counter sales, lead supplier negotiations, and provide resolution-focused customer support.
Sales Consultant
Grandmark International
Sep 2019 - Jun 2024 (4 years 9 months)
Met and exceeded monthly sales targets, managed counter sales, provided spare parts sourcing, and conducted field visits to build client relationships.
Clerk / EPWP Administrative Support
City of Cape Town
Nov 2018 - Jun 2019 (7 months)
Handled high-volume email correspondence and public inquiries, supported the General Valuation Roll project, and provided IT troubleshooting support.
Sales Manager / Branch Manager
Salt Cape (Pty) Ltd
Mar 2006 - Jun 2018 (12 years 3 months)
Oversaw full branch operations, stock control, financial administration, and logistics, while providing technical support to trade clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Imperial Underwood Campus
A+ PC Hardware & N+ Networking Certifications, Information Technology
2001 - 2001
Completed A+ PC Hardware and N+ Networking certifications in 2001.
Rocklands High School
Senior Certificate / Matric, General
2000 - 2000
Obtained Senior Certificate / Matric in 2000, with subjects including Business Economics, Economics, Geography, Biology, and English.
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