Nov 2023 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos · Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa · Hybrid

Dec 2016 – Jan 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo

• IoT.nxt is currently one of the few companies globally that provides a fully integrated, comprehensive IoT hardware and software application platform from the edge to cloud across all verticals, products and devices.
• As a South African startup, we successfully compete head-on with global IoT solution providers by providing world-class technology and innovation

Oct 2016 – Nov 2023 · 7 yrs 1 mo

• Executive management of several functions in the business, including:
• Business Development and Sales
• End to End Solutions (productisation & industrialisation of solutions)
• Telecommunication Vertical
• Smart Building & Energy Management Vertical

Jun 2012 – Sep 2016 · 4 yrs 3 mos · City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

• Head of Sales for the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) region of all SharpSpring product ranges. Manages sales activities in 7 countries in multiple languages
• SharpSpring, Inc. (SHSP) is a multi-national NASDAQ listed company that offers cutting edge digital marketing technology to businesses and agencies around the world. SMTP, Inc. changed its name to SharpSpring, Inc. to better reflect the company's offering in 2015.
• Web: www.sharpspring.com
• Vice President of Global Account Management and South African Sales
• SMTP, Inc.
• 2014- Nov 2015
• Executive leadership position at the SMTP, Inc. group of companies heading up all global account management functions for SMTP.com, SharpSpring.com and GraphicMail. Oversaw introduction, training and implementation of new products and integrations across 3 continents and 12 countries establishing a strong base of customers and partners around the world.
• In addition, was responsible for complete management of commercial and growth interests for the company in South Africa.
• SMTP, Inc acquired GraphicMail and SharpSpring in 2014.
• Country Manager - GraphicMail (2012-2014)
• Head of GraphicMail South Africa, the leader in digital communication with email, social and mobile services in South Africa. Responsible for growing and running a strong support and sales team while meeting company objectives such as revenue growth, company market share interests and application maintenance.
• Achieved dramatic year on year revenue growth for GraphicMail. Established a national presence and dominant market share in South Africa within 6 months whilst creating a full client facing sales and retention team in Johannesburg.

Aug 2006 – Jul 2012 · 5 yrs 11 mos · George, Western Cape

• Focus on strategic online marketing for the successful, website design studio.
• Developed marketing plans to increased business and capitalize on new business opportunities.
• Impeccable track record, delivering quality customer service.
• Responsive and results oriented sales and marketing presentations, resulting in business opportunities.

Jul 2003 – Dec 2011 · 8 yrs 5 mos · George

• Won “Honda SA dealer of the year” award twice, a significant achievement in a small town against several listed companies in major metropolitan areas.
• Appointed by Honda to manage all national racing activities for Honda in South Africa
• Setup and management of three Honda Dealerships, leading
• Setup & Management of Official Honda National Racing Team;
• Financial Management and Operational Management, utilizing
• internet technology to promote the business.
• Proven success in technical sales, with a track record of delivering quality customer service and cultivating new customers for significant business opportunities through strategic partnerships.
• Demonstrated corporate values such as competitiveness, continuous improvement, integrity, emotional intelligence, collaboration and globalization.
• Created Honda SA racing brand "Race Nation."​
• Internet URL: http://www.honda-george.co.za/
• Internet URL: http://www.racenation.co.za/

Jan 1999 – Jan 2002 · 3 yrs · Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

• McCarthy Online - Account Director, Head of Customer Services
• JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Project Manager for major projects: headed up McCarthy Client for Life project, one of the biggest CRM projects in SA history
• New Business Development, Managed all major accounts,
• Managed sales team, including generating all proposals and sales activities,
• Developed and implemented long term sales and marketing strategies, initiating partnerships and joint ventures.
• Proven success in sales, with a track record of delivering quality customer service and cultivating new customers for significant business opportunities through strategic partnerships.
• Created lasting corporate relationships, including ABSA and the university of Pretoria for Eliance resulting in sales worth millions.
• McCarthy Star Achiever award 2001

Jan 1997 – Jan 1999 · 2 yrs · City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

• Responsibility for complete management of these corporate accounts.
• Management of all sales to corporate customers.
• Coordination of sales, demonstrations, presentations, implementation and support.
• All correspondence and communication to regional & divisional managers of the corporate clients.
• Accounts Included: Shoprite/Checkers & Picardi Rebel.
• Started E-Commerce Activities & Product.
• Managed all major accounts including Wimpy, OK Foods and Vodacom.