Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Bruce Van Rooyen

Global IT Sales Manager
Wassenaar,ZH

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

23
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
2
Certifications

Work History

IWG PLC
Wassenaar

Global IT Sales Manager
09.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Increased individual and team sales targets by 200%
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.

IWG PLC
Wassenaar

IT Specialist
03.2020 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Increased call rates by 50% and increased average deal value by 100%
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Afrihost
Johannesburg

Key Account Manager
01.2010 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Improved account management by predicting potential competitive threats and outlining proactive solutions.
  • Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions, and promoting compelling business opportunities.
  • Developed thorough understanding of key clients' needs and requirements to prepare customized solutions.
  • Maintained Sales Target monthly for period of 10 consecutive years
  • Trained teams to optimize service delivery in alignment with individual needs to boost customer satisfaction.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.

ITOCHU International Inc
Johannesburg

Financial Accountant
01.2007 - 12.2009

Job overview

  • Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy.
  • Delivered exceptional project management and addressed complex business strategy for senior leadership.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Analyzed and prepared annual budgets to contain costs, minimize losses and assure compliance with internal controls.
  • Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.

Carlos Pereira & Associates inc ( Chartered Accountants )
Johannesburg

Auditor Intern
01.2001 - 12.2006

Job overview

  • Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
  • Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
  • Analyzed information of payments to vendors against contracts to find underpayments, writing claims to retrieve over payments from clients.
  • Reviewed clients software systems and procedures for internal control to assess for compliance and signs of fraud.
  • Performed analytical review of audit documents such Annual Financial Services.
  • Prepared audit reports and other documentation to support licensed auditor's opinions.
  • Inspected cash on hand, notes receivable and payable and negotiable securities to confirm accurate records.
  • Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements

Education

Fish Hoek Senior High School
, Western Cape, South Africa

High School Diploma
01.1997 - 12.1999

University Overview

  • Awarded provincial colours for Western Province Rugby (Southern Suburbs schools u18b)


Skills

Sales abilities

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Certification

Fasset -Finance and Accounting Services Seta

Timeline

Global IT Sales Manager

IWG PLC
09.2022 - Current

IT Specialist

IWG PLC
03.2020 - 08.2022

VMware Technical Sales

03-2014

Key Account Manager

Afrihost
01.2010 - 02.2020

Fasset -Finance and Accounting Services Seta

02-2008

Financial Accountant

ITOCHU International Inc
01.2007 - 12.2009

Auditor Intern

Carlos Pereira & Associates inc ( Chartered Accountants )
01.2001 - 12.2006

Fish Hoek Senior High School

High School Diploma
01.1997 - 12.1999
Bruce Van RooyenGlobal IT Sales Manager