Mark Bushell, Social Development Officer

Mark Bushell

Social Development Officer

Stellar Organic Winery

Location
South Africa
Education
High school or equivalent, none
Experience
15 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 8 Months

Social Development Officer at Stellar Organic Winery
  • South Africa
  • February 2014 to September 2014

A contract position where I was involved in social development on behalf of the Stellar Multi-Estate, interacting with suppliers and their workers, monitoring working conditions, living conditions and general well-being of farm workers. I was involved with the subsequent audit inspection by Fair for Life - a global fair trade body which regulates and certifies the handling, operations and supply-chain procedures of its members.

Sales Executive at Intersped
  • South Africa
  • August 2010 to December 2012

Conducted all tasks associated with the sales process. From identifying and qualifying my own leads, setting appointments, client visits and negotiations (with presentations at boardroom level), closing deals and working with operations staff to integrate the new account. Ongoing customer servicing of on these accounts was also part of my duties.

Advertising Sales Executive at E.tv
  • South Africa
  • March 2010 to July 2011

Conducted all tasks associated with the sales process. From identifying and qualifying my own leads, setting appointments, client visits and negotiations (with presentations at boardroom level), closing deals and working with operations staff to integrate the new account. Ongoing customer servicing of on these accounts was also part of my duties.

Sales Executive at Kuehne Nagel
  • South Africa
  • November 2008 to March 2010

Conducted all tasks associated with the sales process. From identifying and qualifying my own leads, setting appointments, client visits and negotiations (with presentations at boardroom level), closing deals and working with operations staff to integrate the new account. Ongoing customer servicing of on these accounts was also part of my duties.

District Sales Executive at Expeditors International
  • South Africa
  • January 2006 to November 2008

Conducted all tasks associated with the sales process. From identifying and qualifying my own leads, setting appointments, client visits and negotiations (with presentations at boardroom level), closing deals and working with operations staff to integrate the new account. Ongoing customer servicing of on these accounts was also part of my duties.

Branch Sales Manager at Triton Express
  • South Africa
  • January 1998 to December 2005

I managed a branch consisting of operations staff and drives with van assistants. I was responsible for growing the business from a sales and operations perspective. I conducted sales visits and customer retention visits as well as my normal day-to-day branch management duties.

Education

High school or equivalent, none
  • at Ferndale High School
  • March 1996

My subjects studied were Maths, Science, Biology, History, English (first language) Afrikaans (Second language)

Bayt Tests

English for Business Skills Test
Score 80%

Specialties & Skills

Communication Written
Presenting Ideas
Initiator
Customer Service
Negotiation