Laureen Taljaard

Experience

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  Tata Motors

  Nov 2010 - Apr 2014

  Sales Manager

  Transferred to Kia Somerset West

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  Kia Motors Corporation

  May 2014 - Apr 2016

  Sales Manager

  Transferred to Kia Cape Town

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  KIA Motors South Africa

  Jul 2016 - Feb 2018

  Sales Manager

  Achieved growth in Unit Sales and Gross Profit by utilizing my skills in leadership, time management and teamwork. Recruited, trained and mentored Top Sales Executives and ensured thst Sales Objectives we’re constantly met. Developed and implemented Marketing strategies for my brand at Displays and on All Social Media Platforms creating Brand Awareness. Surpassed budgets and targets that were never attained prior to my arrival at each of the previous Dealerships. Achieved and maintained importers requirements and maximized on all dealership incentives and importers campaigns to maximize 3rd Gross Profit.Enforced company policy and procedures laid down by Head Office. Show less

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  Table View Volkswagen

  Mar 2018 - Nov 2018

  Sales Manager

  Brand Ambassador by ensuring that the VWSA and Global Values are constantly communicated through the sales team to the client.Managing and Leading a Sales Team of 5 Sales Executives - mentoring, inspiring, coaching and constant measuring of Key Performance indicators – 12 Steps of Sale Process and ensuring continuous personal development of each Sales Executive.Achievement of New Car Unit Targets by defining strategies, plans and motivation of each individual Sales Executive to enable them to achieve and exceed sales targets.Careful Monitoring and implementing of systems to achieve CSI Targets to ensure constant customer satisfaction. Including the monitoring and measuring of internal processes to ensure that Customer Satisfaction is achieved all times,implementation of internet Lead Processes to increase Lead Conversion rate to 30 %.Maintain and measure APU on 1st Gross ensuring Department Net Profits meet Budgeted requirements.Manage 2nd Gross APU through Finance Application and value added products and ensure VWSA penetration is achieved.Accurate and regular reporting of Sales and Marketing plans and results to VWSA.Manage Stock Turn Rate and ensure correct stock planning and ordering in accordance with trends and VWSA requirements and marketing.Manage and ensure that dealership meets VWSA CI Regulations and Requirements.Marketing of my brand within my local area by analyzing market trends and understanding of client’s requirements. Very active on Social media, Twitter, instagram, LinkedIn etc.Taking responsibility for uplifting Area by way of Social Responsibility by getting involved in Schools within the area as well as Non Profit Organisations to uplift community. Show less

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  MOTUS HOLDINGS LIMITED

  Nov 2018 - Mar 2021

  New Car Sales Manager
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  KIA Motors South Africa

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2021

  • Fleet and Sales Specialist

    Nov 2018 - Mar 2021

  • Sales Manager

    Nov 2018 - Mar 2021

  • Sales Manager

    Jan 2019 - Feb 2021
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  Thorp Motor Group

  Mar 2021 - Jan 2025

  Sales Manager
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  We Find Carz

  Jan 2025 - now

  Entrepreneur