Gordon Geeringh

Experience

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  The Liquor Company

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

  Store Manager

  INVENTORYOversaw receiving and display of incoming products, meeting planned promotions and seasonal rotation for sales events.SALESEstablished and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimise burn rate, and support sustainable objectives.Engaged and interacted with customers to create positive shopping experiences and drive revenue growth.Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.Supervised guests at the front counter, answering questions regarding products.OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENTApplied performance data to evaluate and improve operation, target current business conditions, and forecast needs.Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.Reported to district manager regarding all store and staff issues, financial goals, and sales.Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.Minimized on-site cash with frequent deposits and high accuracy in predicting operations.Managed all aspects of store operations, including organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.PURCHASINGEvaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness, and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximise business operational efficiency.Managed vendor selections and relations to guarantee the best pricing and on-time deliveries.STAFFCreated work schedules according to sales volume and number of employees.Trained and supervised all new associates in grocery procedure and administrative departments.Trained and developed new associates on POS systems and key sales tactics, which improved process flows. Show less

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  Du Plessis Sand Transport

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  Fleet Controller and Assistant Warehouse Manager

  FLEET CONTROLLINGUsed coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.Had to check up and control the truck drivers.Responsible for the drivers to fill and check up on fuel.Planning the best route for the trucks to run on, to get safely to the end destination. ASSISTANT WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENTDeveloped and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with staff and management.Completed all paperwork relevant to fleet control which includes fuel consumption and expenses, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion. Show less

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  Maizey plastic

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2017

  Internal Sales Representative

  BUDGETS / TARGETSEnsured that my budgets were met on all semi-finished and finished products.Higher margin and volume products were prioritized.Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.Creation of sales quotations, sales orders, and invoicing of sales orders.Ensured quotations were followed up and confirmed or set as lost.Internal transfer orders.Material requisition forms were completed and stock or buy-outs were ordered for customers.Negotiation of settlement discounts for 30-day account customers and line discounts for COD customers.Lost sales analysis was completed and corrective action was taken to prevent reoccurrence.Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.Having knowledge and being able to sell more than 4000+ product lines.CUSTOMER SERVICEEncouraged customers to use the available product literature.Created marketing orders for customers.Converted recurring cash customers to COD account customers.Ensured each quarter that a minimum of 4 new 30-day accounts were opened.Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.Engaged in product training, demonstration, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth. Show less

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  Maizey plastics

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2020

  Warehouse Manager

  ASSETSEnsured the warehouse was clean and in good order at all times.Weekly asset checklist.DELIVERIESImproved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.INVENTORYEnsured that the stock accuracy of the warehouse was at a 90% level at all times and ensured obsolete products were sold within six months of the product being discontinued.Made sure slow-moving products were transferred back to the distribution facility.Investigated all stock adjustments.Managed quarterly stock takes.Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.Safeguarded warehouse operations and mitigated liability by establishing and implementing employee training on safety and security protocols.Boosted warehouse operations efficiency by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.Set and enforced proactive inspection and maintenance schedules to keep equipment in good operational condition.Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of the warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.Health and safety.Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximise space utilization and improve process efficiency.Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality service standards.PERSONNELTime, attendance, overtime, and leave of all warehouse staff within the branch.Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on needed improvement, and disciplining substandard conduct.Disciplinary actions.VEHICLESEnsured that all company vehicles were maintained and serviced according to the services schedules.Vehicle fuel consumption and cost of deliveries done on a monthly basis. Show less

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  Gravity Lab Signge

  Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  Operations Manager

  ASSETSProtected company assets from loss such as theft or damage by setting and enforcing effective security policies.Ensured that the company vehicles were maintained and serviced according to the services schedules.CUSTOMER SERVICEBuilt strong business relationships with clients to increase overall experience, satisfaction, and retention rates and managed accounts to drive revenue and profit.Customer visits and meetings to discuss and follow up on leads, future production planning, and sales.OPERATIONSImplemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices by inspecting production areas regularly.Controlled daily business operations by devising and deploying short and long-range strategies to grow profitability and accomplish objectives.PLANNINGDeveloped and implemented daily operations plans such as collection and delivery routes, and employee assignments.Evaluated upcoming projects and forecasted expected resource needs.Managed and allocated staff and material resources to meet production goals.Spearheaded quality control measures to minimize downtime Show less

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  Sign Creations

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2022

  General Manager

  COMMUNICATIONChairing of sales meetings with staff.Attending meetings with customers and suppliers.CUSTOMER SERVICEVisit new and existing customers.Make sure all customer complaints are handled immediately.OPERATIONSOpening and closure of company premisesEnsure that the company vehicles are maintained and serviced according to the services schedules.Health and SafetyPURCHASINGNegotiation of pricing for semi-finished products from suppliers.SALESEnsuring that the company achieves budget across all areas.Creation of sales quotations and sales ordersMake sure installments and deliveries are done as soon as possible and that customers are informed should there be any delays. Show less

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  Ambrosys Ltd

  Sept 2022 - now

  Sales Engineer

  Our team is dedicated to providing products and services that enable Estate Managers to effectively manage traffic. As a local company, we believe in the value of Customer Service, first and foremost. Our products are locally manufactured enabling us to supply outstanding service and response.Ambrosys offers Speed Management Solutions to Estates all over SA.Building and keeping relationships with Estate Managers, seeking new opportunities in the field where Speed Management is needed.