Wesley Smith

Wesley Smith

Shop Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Product Manager

  • Education

    • Damelin

      2008 - 2010
      Diploma in Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology
    • Cornwall Hill College

      2000 - 2007

      Activities and Societies: First team athletics First team hockey Debate Club Jazz Band

  • Experience

    • The Mayhem Shop

      Jan 2009 - Feb 2010
      Shop Manager

      Manage stock levels and sales for store Guide client's decisions based on requirements for system spec Maintain server, network, and computers at store PC Repairs

    • Future Communications and Technologies

      Sept 2010 - Dec 2011
      Health And Safety Officer / Site Manager

      Onsite health and safety officer Ensure workflow optimization for telecommunication masts during assembly and shipping Ensuring safety of crew’s

    • Rectron South Africa

      Jul 2013 - Aug 2023

      Brands Managed: AMD, AOC, Cooler Master, Gigabyte Notebook, EKWB, In-WinManage and maintain stock for SADAC Develop client and reseller brand knowledge and awareness Action new product launches Build vendor relationships Increase client breadth along with margin Forecasting stock on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis Achieve GP, Aged stock, Stock turn over targets Vendor negotiations Increase brand loyalty with resellers and sales Lead VAR/SMB teams towards a revenue goal Channel business development Assist in building strong client relationships Resolve escalated customer queries and issues Lead team towards a higher standard of service Increase customer breadth Coach sales teams to identify, qualify, and close sales leads with resellers Guide team in relationship management with product teams to ensure reseller value is optimized Develop sales skills and provide guidance where necessary Channel and b2b business development Lead team towards a higher standard of service Develop relationships and brand loyalty with clients Onboard new clients and guide them with Rectron product and policy Communicate with vendors and product managers for promotions Develop marketing ideas in align with client goals Achieve YoY revenue, customer breadth targets

      • Product Manager

        Jul 2018 - Aug 2023
      • VAR/SMB Team head + eCommerce account manager

        Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
      • Acting sales Manager

        Jul 2015 - Jun 2016
      • Ecommerce Account Manager

        Jul 2013 - Jun 2015
    • Pinnacle ICT

      Nov 2023 - now
      Product Manager

      Brands Managed: Seagate | HikSemiManage and maintain stock for SADAC Develop client and reseller brand knowledge and awareness Action new product launches Build vendor relationships Increase client breadth along with margin Forecasting stock on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis Achieve GP, Aged stock, Stock turn over targets Vendor negotiations Increase brand loyalty with resellers and sales

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Cyber Security Awareness

      Reswitch
      Jun 2021
    • First Aid

      HASLAC
      Nov 2015
    • N+

      CompTIA
      Jan 2009
    • Ethekweni Regional Colours

      Mind Sports South Africa
      Jul 2018
    • Linux+

      CompTIA
      Jan 2009
    • A+

      CompTIA
      Jan 2009
    • First Aid Level 2

      Hesscon (Pty) Ltd
      Feb 2020
    • Ethekwini Sportsmanship Award

      Mind Sports South Africa
      Jul 2018
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Wesley Smith
      Certificate of appreciation Rectron Dec 2020
    • Awarded to Wesley Smith
      Sales person of the year Rectron 2016