Vincent Johann Van Der Walt
Ponte Vedra Beach,FL
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in market analysis and fiscal accountability. Successfully established Abrasion and Corrosion Solutions, achieving significant year-on-year turnover growth while aligning U.S. sales with South African operations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Member
Abrasion and Corrosion Solutions
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
08.2019 - Current
- Established and directed Abrasion and Corrosion Solutions as subsidiary of Knights Sales in South Africa.
- Traveled nationwide, focusing on Midwest region to engage prospective clients.
- Introduced competitive product offerings to enhance market position.
- Developed strategies to align USA sales with South African manufacturing operations.
- Leveraged expertise in metallurgy and engineering products to position the company as a leading supplier for dredging operations.
- Achieved multi-fold turnover growth year on year since inception.
General Manager
Knights Sales CC
Johannesburg, South Africa
02.2002 - 07.2019
- Expanded staff from 7 to 270 through targeted recruitment strategies and training, increasing yearly turnover by 5000% during my tenure.
- Monitored budgetary expenditures across departments to ensure fiscal accountability.
- Facilitated board meetings, providing strategic guidance to senior management.
- Championed internal initiatives to foster teamwork among staff members.
- Developed pricing strategies that would maximize profits while still remaining competitive in the market.
Education
N3 Mechanical Engineering Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Boksburg Technical College
Johannesburg09-1999
Skills
- Market analysis
- Strategic planning
- Sales management
- Metallurgy expertise
- Product development
- Customer relationship management
Affiliations
- Home renovating
- Golf
- Travelling
Accomplishments
- Received the best in class award during my tenure at Knights Sales from the worlds largest Mining Engineering company, Weir Minerals.
Certification
- N3 Mechanical Engineering Diploma
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native/ Bilingual
Zulu
Limited
Flemish
Limited
German
Limited
Dutch
Limited
Timeline
Managing Member
Abrasion and Corrosion Solutions
08.2019 - Current
General Manager
Knights Sales CC
02.2002 - 07.2019
N3 Mechanical Engineering Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Boksburg Technical College
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