Robert Grevengoed

Experience

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  Kembla Coal & Coke

  Jan 1992 - Nov 1995

  Electrical fitter mechanic

  Working on and manufacturing underground flame proof mining equipment

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  Tandy Electronics

  Dec 1995 - Jun 2002

  Franchise Owner
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  ACT Hygiene products

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  State Sales Manager

  Key Sales Management Responsibilities• Maintain and liaise with current client base• Cold call new clients• Creation and follow up of quotes to existing and new clients• Routine visits to all key clients• Debt collection• Reporting• Account management• Maintenance of contract pricing• Invoicing• Cash handling• Showroom sales• Equipment demonstrations• Sites inspections• Liaise with all sales staff• Implement new corporate strategies• Maintain and implement all company policies and procedures• Attend weekly meetings with sales staff• Conflict resolution with internal and external stakeholders• Maintenance of national internal client database Key Dispenser Installation Duties • I conduct installations of all warewash detergent systems both liquid and powder• I conduct installations of all chemical mixing stations and blend centers• I conduct installations of all laundry detergent systems• I conduct routine monthly inspections and servicing of all chemical dispensing equipment• I conduct monthly tritation of warewash systems for my clients• I am responsible for the ordering of all parts and dispensers needed• I descale clients equipment if they are unsure how• I train clients on the safe use and handling of chemicals• I conduct training with clients so they can descale their own equipment• I design and print wall charts specific to a client’s needs• I troubleshoot chemical problems when a client has quality issues with their current chemical range and I make any required changes to the product or dispensing equipment Show less

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  Corporate Express

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Territory Sales Manager

  Key Sales Management Responsibilities• Maintain and liaise with current client base• Cold call new clients• Creation and follow up of quotes to existing and new clients• Routine visits to all key clients• Debt collection• Reporting• Account management• Maintenance of contract pricing• Invoicing• Cash handling• Showroom sales• Equipment demonstrations• Sites inspections• Liaise with all sales staff• Implement new corporate strategies• Maintain and implement all company policies and procedures• Attend weekly meetings with sales staff• Conflict resolution with internal and external stakeholders• Maintenance of national internal client database Key Dispenser Installation Duties • I conduct installations of all warewash detergent systems both liquid and powder• I conduct installations of all chemical mixing stations and blend centers• I conduct installations of all laundry detergent systems• I conduct routine monthly inspections and servicing of all chemical dispensing equipment• I conduct monthly tritation of warewash systems for my clients• I am responsible for the ordering of all parts and dispensers needed• I descale clients equipment if they are unsure how• I train clients on the safe use and handling of chemicals• I conduct training with clients so they can descale their own equipment• I design and print wall charts specific to a client’s needs• I troubleshoot chemical problems when a client has quality issues with their current chemical range and I make any required changes to the product or dispensing equipment Show less

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  Trojan Hospitality

  Jan 2005 - Jun 2010

  State sales manager

  Key Sales Management Responsibilities• Develop, and manage effective relationships with current client base• Cold call new clients• Creation and follow up of quotes to existing and new clients• Routine visits to all key clients• Debt collection• Reporting, for example sales history reports, budgets, monthly statements, plus more.• Account management• Maintenance of contract pricing• Invoicing• Showroom sales• Equipment demonstrations• Sites inspections• Manage and liaise with all sales staff• Delegate duties• Develop and implement new corporate strategies• Maintain and implement all company policies and procedures• Hold weekly sales meetings with sales staff• End of month reporting• Conflict resolution with internal and external stakeholders• Answer written correspondence with clients via email• Communicate with clients face to face or by telephone• Achieve set sales targets whilst maintaining healthy profit levels• Recommending additional products and services to clients to provide complete solution Key Warehouse Duties• Manage delivery and warehouse staff• Unload all new stock arriving from couriers (hold current fork lift license – unlimited)• Restocking• Ordering• Delivery management• Reporting• Assist with warehouse layout• Stock allocation• Item code creation• Delivery vehicle and forklift maintenance Key Network Administrator Duties• Maintain the entire computer and server system• Create all new user access• Implementation and monitoring of all daily system backups• Implementation and installation of any new software or equipment• Mentoring and educating all new staff on the use of all the current software and invoice system• (I currently have afterhours remote access to the server to maintain connection so that other internal team members an Directors can log in afterhours)• Make sure all software updates and licenses are current• Reporting• I have full administrator access to the server and local computers Show less

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  Ecolab

  Jul 2010 - Apr 2024

  • Service Manager and On-premise Laundry Specialist

    May 2018 - Apr 2024

  • Territory Manager

    Jul 2010 - Apr 2024
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  Astro Electrical Contractors

  Apr 2024 - now

  Electrician

  I am proud to announce I have started my own business “Astro Electrical Contractors”.