Marketing Manager@Advanced Fire Suppression Technologies
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Professional Overview
Carla Janse van Rensburg is a results-oriented, purpose-driven senior professional with extensive experience in sales, marketing, research and development, and key account management within the fire suppression and engineering industries. She is known for her strategic mindset, operational efficiency, and leadership grounded in integrity and accountability.
Career Highlights
Senior Key Accounts Manager, Advanced Fire Suppression Technologies (2024–Present)
Overseeing sales, marketing, and R&D for a leading fire suppression company. Trusted in a senior management capacity to drive growth, manage key client relationships, and lead cross-functional teams.
Sales Manager, Ritestand Group of Companies (2023–2024)
Directed all sales, marketing, R&D, and training operations, managing four direct reports in a senior management role.
Sales Manager, Integrated Fire Technology (2022–2023)
Appointed through headhunting to manage CRM systems and a team of five, ensuring effective reporting and client retention.
Category Manager, Trysome Auto Electrical Engineering (2022)
Responsible for a team of 25 sales representatives, focusing on business strategy, product category growth, and market positioning.
Business Optimizer, I-CAT International Consulting & Trading (2018–2021)
Advanced from Business Development Manager/Product Specialist to Junior Engineer.
Led ISO 9001 certification and built an e-learning program.
Managed SharePoint administration, financial and sales reporting via Power BI, and conducted all staff training.
Recognized for optimizing business processes and reporting systems.
Previous Roles:
Sales Representative, Brigit Systems
Field Sales Representative, Fire and Security Techniques
Sales and Marketing Executive, Secutron (managing 12 technicians)
Education
MBA (NQF9), Regent Business School (2023–2024)
BCom Honours in Business Management (NQF8), Regent Business School (2018)
BCom in Business Management (NQF7), University of Pretoria (2016)
National Senior Certificate (NQFMore...