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SAOTAHead of Sales Department
Jan. 2023Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa> Head of Sales Department – Led company restructuring by establishing a new Sales Department and implementing efficient internal systems.
> Revenue Growth – Consistently met sales targets, identified new business opportunities, and drove revenue growth.
> Client Relations – Primary contact for top international and local clients, fostering strong relationships with designers, architects, and showrooms to enhance revenue.
> Sales Analysis & Reporting – Analysed sales data, developed insightful monthly reports, and recommended strategies to improve profitability.
> Project Management – Oversaw furniture and interior design projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
> Leadership & Decision-Making – Managed and led the sales team, handling all inquiries through to project completion while demonstrating strategic thinking and problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
> Sales Operations & SOPs – Developed standard operating procedures and workflows to streamline sales processes.
> Training & Coaching – Enhanced the sales team’s skills, product knowledge, and customer service through structured training programs.
> Interdepartmental Collaboration – Worked closely with marketing, operations, and finance teams to align sales strategies with brand objectives.
> Market Research – Monitored industry trends and luxury consumer behaviour to inform sales strategies.
> Global Business Development & Expansion – Identified and pursued new market opportunities, fostering relationships with key stakeholders to enhance brand credibility.
> International Partnerships & Vendor Relations – Strengthened relationships with existing vendors, secured new luxury partnerships, and expanded the global sales network.
> Vendor Management – Led vendor onboarding and management, ensuring successful product integration, training, and marketing support for brand consistency.
Hoffman Art CollectionCurator & Collection Manager
Nov. 2020 - Nov. 2023City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaAccount management for blue-chip art collector | Digital and physical management of the 3600 piece collection | Inventory governance | Data entry | Logistical coordination such as shipping, transport, insurance cover, conservation, restoration, storage solutions | Valuations | Strategic partnerships and institutional loan negotiation | Facilitating partnership contracts with museums such as the Norval Foundation | Collection sharing and exhibitions originating | Relationship building | Curating | Facilitating branding and building of collection website | Advising on acquisitions | Facilitating sales | Managing criminal investigation and repatriation of stolen artworks.
The FOURTH GalleryArt Curator
May. 2020 - Oct. 2020Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaCurating | Sales | Writing exhibition catalogues, newsletters, online and social media content, press releases, artist interviews and invitations | Installation and deinstallation of exhibitions | Hosting exhibition previews and openings | Gallery administration.
VERSO Art AdvisoryArt Advisor, Collection Manager, Art Business Strategist, Curator
Jan. 2020London, United KingdomSourcing artworks | Acquisitions | Art Collection Management for HNWI | Artist Management | Sales Strategy | Artwork Loans, Collection Sharing, Curating | Creative Direction | Art Business Strategy | Access | Account management for blue-chip art collectors | Digital and physical management of the collection | Inventory governance | Data entry | Logistical coordination such as shipping, transport, insurance cover, conservation, restoration, storage solutions, valuations | Strategic partnerships and institutional loan negotiation | Facilitating partnership contracts | Collection sharing and exhibitions originating | Relationship building | Curating | Facilitating branding and building of collection website | Advising on sales | Facilitating acquisitions | Managing criminal investigation and repatriation of stolen artworks.
ARIANNE PIPER ART ADVISORYAccount Manager
Jan. 2020 - Apr. 2020London, England, United KingdomWriting catalogues, online and social media content and press releases | Account management | Customer care.
Christie'sStrategic Partnerships Coordinator
Jul. 2019 - Dec. 2019London, United KingdomPartnership conception and research | Design and pitch partnership proposals | Coordinating partnership events | Client relations | Handling confidential information with discretion and sensitivity | Hosting partnership events such as dinners and cocktail parties.
Aspire Art AuctionsAuctioneering Assistant
Apr. 2018 - Jul. 2018Johannesburg Area, South AfricaCustomer care | Cataloguing | Installation and deinstallation of auctions | Hosting of previews, cocktail parties and client dinners | Administration | Front of House | Bid registration.
STUDIOMASArchitect
Jan. 2016 - Jan. 2017Cape Town Area, South Africa- Architectural drafting and design and an integral member of the team responsible for the design and development of the A4 Arts Foundation complex in central Cape Town. - Developed and organised art, architectural, technical exhibitions as well as managing Front of House, registration, guest list and attendees. - General administrative support.
Dolarch Property DevelopmentArchitectural Assistant
Jan. 2014 - Jul. 2014Johannesburg Area, South AfricaArchitectural drafting and design | Site checks and construction management | Administrative support where needed | First point of contact with clients | Drafting and responding to client email in a timely manner | Keeping client details up to date on spreadsheet | Keeping minutes during staff meetings.
dhk architectsArchitectural Assistant
Jan. 2012 - Jun. 2012Johannesburg Area, South AfricaArchitectural drafting and design, in particular fire-escape and disabled bathroom plans and window layouts | On-site fire regulation checks | Administrative support where needed.
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