Herklaas Labuschagne
Windhoek,Namibia
Summary
Driven professional with strong interpersonal and persuasive communication skills for building lasting client relationships and closing deals. Possesses solid understanding of market dynamics and customer needs, with ability to adapt solutions to meet business objectives. Ready to contribute to business growth and success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Marketing Executive
Network Media Hub
2025.05 - 2026.03
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and consumer preferences for targeted campaigns.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on marketing initiatives and promotions.
- Managed digital marketing channels, optimizing content for SEO and user experience.
- Assisted in organizing promotional events, coordinating logistics and materials for successful execution.
- Developed and executed targeted marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities for product positioning.
Sales executive
Jan Gey Auto/ Bidvest
2023.11 - 2025.03
- Exceeded Sales Targets: Showed a great ability to produce revenue and accomplish performance goals by consistently exceeding monthly and quarterly sales targets for both Nissan and Ford automobiles
- Created and Maintained Client connections: Maintained long-lasting connections with clients by providing them with individualized attention, excellent communication, and in-depth product knowledge for Nissan and Ford
- This led to high customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Product training: I was able to effectively educate myself on this brands within 4 Months I completed 96% of my Training due to what was available
- Strong negotiating abilities were used to obtain advantageous agreements for the dealership as well as the clients, which raised sales volume and profitability
- Teamwork: I worked with colleagues in the finance, marketing, and service departments as well as other departments to optimize workflows, quickly address customer concerns, and guarantee a flawless end-to-end client experience
- Lead Generation and Prospecting: Used several techniques, such as cold calling, networking gatherings, and internet marketing tactics, to produce leads and broaden the client overall expansion
- Outstanding Customer Service: Throughout the sales process, from the first point of contact to the follow-up after the sale, provided outstanding customer service to guarantee a happy customer experience and build enduring loyalty
- Analyzing the market and developing a strategy: carried out competitive and market research to find trends, openings, and possible dangers
- Used analytics to create effective marketing campaigns and sales plans that are suited to the needs and tastes
- Established strong relationships with key industry players to expand business reach.
- Generated new leads and opportunities to maximize revenue.
Sales executive
Pupkewitz Volkswagen/Von Baums
2023.04 - 2023.11
- To increase sales and satisfaction of our client, I provided every client with a high level of personal service
- Managed the floor every third week as well as taking new stock arriving for South Africa
- Inspected Vehicles from South Africa to make sure there was no damage
- If there were damage it was reported
- Streamlined sales process to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
- I'd actively find and offer desired vehicles that is not in stock
- Never got below a 100% rating from my clients for my service, my advice and their overall satisfaction with my work ethics
- Did online training for all the models of Volkswagen vehicles and passed all the questionaries
- Sold new and used Vehicles
- Demonstrated product features and functions to engage potential customers.
Sales executive
Ossies Quality Cars
2022.11 - 2023.04
- Offer each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction
- Roadworthy, police clearance, dealer stocking, registration of vehicles.
- Work to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales Open showroom floor at 7:30 and never a minute later
- Manage cleaners and assisted in keeping floor clean, neat and tidy
- Engaged with all banks and negotiated on client behalf for best deal
- Quotations to clients
- Recon of vehicles
Driver
Self Employed
2022.01 - 2022.12
- I was a driver for several people during my matric year for income
- Took kids to the mall and picked them up later to take them home
- Drove people to events and picked them up later
- Airport pick up and drop off
Tutor
W de Jager
2022.01 - 2022.11
- Privately tutored a WAP student in all subjects; assessed individual learning styles and effectively helped student to build her skills and better her grades
Waiter
Rocco Mamas
2021.11 - 2021.12
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options
- Worked long hours and to the best of my ability
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business
Education
MATRIC - English, Mathematics, Afrikaans, Geography, Business Studies, Tourism
WINDHOEK AFRIKAANS PRIVATE SCHOOL
WindhoekSkills
- Honest
- Hardworking
- Good Communication skills
- Team player
- Fast learner
- Leadership
- Works good under pressure
- Sales Techniques
Websites
Certification
Certifications available on request.
Languages
Afrikaans
English
Languages
6,6
Personal Information
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Marketing Executive
Network Media Hub
2025.05 - 2026.03
Sales executive
Jan Gey Auto/ Bidvest
2023.11 - 2025.03
Sales executive
Pupkewitz Volkswagen/Von Baums
2023.04 - 2023.11
Sales executive
Ossies Quality Cars
2022.11 - 2023.04
Driver
Self Employed
2022.01 - 2022.12
Tutor
W de Jager
2022.01 - 2022.11
Waiter
Rocco Mamas
2021.11 - 2021.12
MATRIC - English, Mathematics, Afrikaans, Geography, Business Studies, Tourism
WINDHOEK AFRIKAANS PRIVATE SCHOOL