Lionel Mitchell Perumal

Experience

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  EIE Group

  Feb 2008 - Dec 2021

  Responsible for various business units across the country that include 600SA, TUF(Toyota Used Forklifts), Industrial Power, Industrial Cleaning and Uni-Cape.I drive the leadership of the National Sales, Rental, Parts, Aftermarket, Finance, Human Resource and SHEQ departments. Responsible for the after sales operation.Sales activities include implementation and execution of sales strategies, market mapping and achievement of sales pipelines. Responsible for the national departments that deal with Toyota Forklifts, BT, Flexi, Raymond, JCB, Hako, Konecranes and Terberg. Senior manager and member of our divisional committee.I develop strategies for the business and my key performance areas are based on improving profit margins, revenue and developing new business opportunities. Formulate annual maintenance budgetsManage and achieve branch and department goalsCreate strategic objectives and goalsPerformance managementProfit maximisationMotivate employeesQuality management

  • National General Manager

    Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Regional Service and AFM Sales Manager

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

  • National Operations Manager

    Oct 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Regional Operations Manager KZN and Eastern Cape

    Sept 2016 - Oct 2016

  • Regional Maintenance Manager KZN

    Oct 2012 - Sept 2016

  • Regional Administrative Supervisor

    Apr 2009 - Sept 2012

  • Service Department Supervisor

    Feb 2008 - Mar 2009
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  Masslift Mitsubishi

  Feb 2022 - Oct 2023

  General Manager KZN

  Managing the performance of region.Sustaining current market position and growing market share.Creating business plans to support the company’s financial objectives.Supporting sales teams and key account managers in retention of existing clients.Defining long-term strategic goals and developing clear plans to implement them.Improving internal processes and ensuring departments like Sales, Operations, Parts, Finance and HR work as a cohesive unit.I anticipate client needs and develop solutions to meet those needs. Show less

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  Kalmar

  Oct 2023 - now

  • Director of Kalmar South Africa

    May 2024 - now

  • Head of Operations Southern Africa

    Oct 2023 - now