Christiaan Smith

Christiaan Smith

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Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Starting at USD25/hour
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    CRM training & Tech support
    Pilot Practice
    Apr 2026 - Current (2 months)
    CRM training clients and tech support
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    Sales Representative
    D2MS (Australia)
    Jan 2025 - Current (1 year 5 months)
    • Cultivated strong customer relationships to increase client retention and foster repeat business opportunities. • Negotiated contract terms to align with company policies while meeting client expectations and securing sales agreements. • Collaborated with internal teams to ensure timely product delivery and enhance overall customer satisfaction. • Identified new market prospects through targeted outreach, expanding the customer base and driving revenue growth. • Monitored competitor activity and market trends to inform sales strategies and maintain competitive positioning.
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    Freelance Recruiter & Talent Sourcing Specialist (Remote)
    Recruitment Specialist
    Aug 2023 - Current (2 years 10 months)
    • Managed end-to-end recruitment processes for multiple clients, including job intake, candidate sourcing, screening, and placement. • Utilized Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) to manage candidate pipelines, track progress, and maintain organized records. • Sourced high-quality candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, and direct outreach, ensuring alignment with client requirements and company culture. • Conducted candidate screening, including CV evaluation and initial interviews, to assess qualifications, experience, and role fit. • Coordinated interview processes between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring smooth communication and scheduling. • Built and maintained talent pools for recurring and
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    SME Business Consultant
    PNET (South Africa)
    Dec 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 8 months)
    • Directed the development of tailored business solutions that improved client operational efficiency and strengthened market positioning. • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry regulations, enhancing project reliability and client trust. • Analyzed client data to identify growth opportunities, enabling strategic decision-making that increased competitive advantage. • Optimized workflow processes to reduce operational bottlenecks, resulting in faster service delivery and improved customer satisfaction. • Facilitated stakeholder communication to align project goals and expectations, promoting seamless collaboration and timely outcomes. • Facilitated tailored funding access for small enterprises, enhancing cap
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    Sales Consultant
    UDM International (South Africa)
    Dec 2020 - Sep 2021 (10 months)
    • Conducted high-volume cold calling to engage prospective clients and generate new business opportunities. • Promoted and sold life insurance and critical illness (cancer) policies to a diverse client base, effectively communicating product benefits and value. • Maintained strong client relationships to support monthly retention targets, while identifying opportunities to upsell and upgrade clients to more suitable coverage packages. • Demonstrated strong objection-handling, negotiation, and closing skills in a target-driven sales environment.
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    Manager / Bending Machine Operator
    Retro Steel Bending & Manufacturing
    May 2016 - Mar 2020 (3 years 11 months)
    • Bending of parts cut on lazer and plasma cutter. Welding of parts for example TIG and MIG welding. • Operating plasma cutter. • Overseeing staff and ensuring that all tasks given is completed in time. • Actively involved in sourcing new clients for the company, a critical aspect of our family-owned business operations. • Engaged in face-to-face client meetings to secure tenders and contracts. • Conducted cold calling to generate leads and nurture potential business relationships. • Prepared and submitted comprehensive sales proposals to prospective clients. • Successfully closed deals and contracts, contributing directly to the company's growth and revenue.
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    Welder
    Ralcon
    Mar 2015 - May 2016 (1 year 3 months)
    • Daily duties of welding kiosks and building required structures
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    soltrack
    May 2014 - Feb 2015 (10 months)
    • Assisting general manager in daily duties as well as overseeing controllers in control room.
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    Online Sales Course - Advanced One Call Closing and Straight Line Selling
    Aug 2024 - Oct 2024 (3 months)
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    Matric
    Jan 2008 - Dec 2012 (5 years)
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    English TEFL Course - 120 Hour Certificate
    Aug 2021 - Sep 2021 (2 months)