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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Gideon Els

Gideon Els

Riverside,CA

Summary

Creative and goal driven individual with 18 years international sales (London, Dubai, Capetown- RSA, Riverside- US) experience. Experienced in marketing strategies and business-to-consumer sales. Marketing-conscious sales consultant with a proven background in landing lucrative business opportunities through a consultative approach. Passionate about sales and helping find solutions to problems. Positive attitude filled with Gratitude.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Major Account Manager

ADP
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
08.2023 - Current

Designing better ways to work through cutting-edge products, premium services and exceptional experiences that enable people to reach their full potential. HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits and Payroll. Informed by data and designed for people.
• Trainee role adding 2 EOs per week, helping Quarterbacks achieve their result working 650 accounts - 150 to 999 employees
• Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate
results.
• Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts across various industries, demonstrating adaptability and versatility in sales approach.
• Weekly prospects visits 15 drops per week to companies 150 plus employees in the Inland empire
• C- level communication- HR Directors, Finance Directors

Director of Business Development

Cloudester
RIVERSIDE, CA
03.2022 - Current
  • Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors.
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities and processes for business team
  • Built sales opportunity pipeline through targeted and subliminal prospecting methodologies
  • Reported on leads, sales opportunities, progress and activity, informing weekly forecasts and monthly pipeline development
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries
  • Performed research to uncover potential target areas, markets and industries
  • Taught consultative selling techniques to new and existing staff members to build expertise

Business Sales Consultant

Hibu
Riverside, CA
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in all aspects of sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
  • Analyzed media engagement and produced tracking reports.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Gained customer acceptance by demonstrating cost reductions and operations improvements.

Business Development Consultant - Furlouged

The Southern California News Group
Riverside, CA
06.2019 - 04.2020
  • Negotiated contracts and closed sales with new and existing clients.
  • Developed new business by networking with prospects and valuable customers at PE.com events.( All things Kids Expo, Best of Inland Empire.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services to provide top-notch expertise to customers.
  • Developed business pipeline using cold and warm techniques.
  • Devised SWOT analysis to create and execute business plan supporting achievement of established quotas.
  • Selling to the UAE market focus on https://www.expo2020dubai.com

Sales Consultant

Groupon FZ - LLC - Left Due To Receiving Greencard
Dubai, Dubai
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • Drove new business by acquiring new clients and expanding new and existing relationships
  • Increased profitability and pipeline development by leveraging multiple sales strategies and distribution channels
  • Established new customer accounts through perseverance, dedicated cold calling and exceptional service
  • Acquired 5 new customers per month on average, generating 10,000 $ of team revenue
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings
  • Referred customers to various services by evaluating needs and providing recommendations
  • Provided pricing information to customers regarding specific products
  • Increased sales by fostering relationships with customers, implementing business strategies and suggesting areas for improvement
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases
  • Delivered recommendations to long-term accounts to promote brand awareness to key audience
  • Created detailed sales presentations to communicate product features and market data

Sales Consultant

Bebuzzd Loyalty Program
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
06.2016 - 10.2017
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
  • Drove new business by acquiring new clients and expanding new and existing relationships
  • Acquired 10 new customers per month on average
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas
  • Cold called and conducted face-to-face sales calls with C-level executives and directors in assigned sales territory
  • Increased overall revenue in reaching target of 25,000 $ p/q sales through effective salesmanship and great negotiation skills
  • Presented using vidyard interactive materials such as videos, charts and slideshows

Business Development Consultant

Kreata Global Brand Communications DMCC
Dubai, Dubai
03.2012 - 06.2014
  • Networked among local business and community organizations to develop leads and generate business
  • Developed business pipeline using cold and warm techniques
  • Developed interactive websites demonstrating the integration of company web products with customer websites
  • Negotiated contracts and closed sales with new and existing clients
  • Pitched plans and investment strategies to potential partners to raise capital
  • Improved sales documents with a new and improved features
  • Compared agency and vendor marketing expenses against established budgets
  • Created high-quality marketing strategy documentation, including product marketing briefs, FAQs and objection handling documents
  • Directed a successful search engine marketing campaign that utilized solid linking, technical and keyword research tactics

Sales Manager

Khaleej Times
دبيdubai, دبي
03.2011 - 03.2012
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing the success and credibility of digital media products
  • Built successful sales teams to assist with meeting strategic action plans and marketing budgets to ensure that sales goals were met and exceeded
  • Set and achieved sales targets for the Uae region
  • Created and launched new online marketing strategies that resulted in % sales increase
  • Attended weekly meetings with the VP of Sales to discuss strategies

Sales Manager

ITP Media Group
Dubai, Dubai
01.2010 - 02.2011
  • Developed long-term customer partnerships that increased sales and margin growth
  • Led solution selling strategy initiatives to maximize sales of www.arabianbusiness.com
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies
  • Liaised with customers, management and sales team to meet customer needs

Business Development Manager

Grove Group
Capetown/London, Western Cape/UK
09.2007 - 12.2009
  • Developed new business by networking with valuable customers at https://www.groveis.com/services/grove-solutions
  • Created reports and presentations detailing business development activities
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory
  • Collaborated with peers in other company departments including marketing and sales
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries
  • Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with customers

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Wonderfontein High School
Carletonville, GP
1991

Skills

  • Salesforce ( Trailblazer)
  • Selling SAAS solutions
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Skilled in Sales Force, Google analytic
  • Relationship building
  • Business development and planning
  • Cold calling skills
  • Networking skills
  • Business Development And Planning
  • Forecast Preparation
  • Customer Presentations
  • Prospect Qualification
  • B2B Sales
  • Demonstrations
  • Product And Service Knowledge
  • Marketing
  • Sales Skills to C-level exec

Accomplishments

  • Reponsible for a generating sales of 1 million turnover for Kreataglobal in 2013/2014
  • 9 years UAE experience selling, Digital Banner advertising, Search engine Optimization, email marketing, and Website design, Mobile applications, Social media networks
  • 8 years United Kingdom (London) experience in a variety of very competitive business sectors

Certification

  • Digital Marketing certificate - DMI
  • Sound Engineering Diploma

Timeline

Major Account Manager

ADP
08.2023 - Current

Director of Business Development

Cloudester
03.2022 - Current

Business Sales Consultant

Hibu
01.2021 - 06.2021

Business Development Consultant - Furlouged

The Southern California News Group
06.2019 - 04.2020

Sales Consultant

Groupon FZ - LLC - Left Due To Receiving Greencard
09.2017 - 06.2019

Sales Consultant

Bebuzzd Loyalty Program
06.2016 - 10.2017

Business Development Consultant

Kreata Global Brand Communications DMCC
03.2012 - 06.2014

Sales Manager

Khaleej Times
03.2011 - 03.2012

Sales Manager

ITP Media Group
01.2010 - 02.2011

Business Development Manager

Grove Group
09.2007 - 12.2009

High School Diploma - undefined

Wonderfontein High School
  • Digital Marketing certificate - DMI
  • Sound Engineering Diploma
Gideon Els