Grant Simons
General / Sales Manager
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About
Versatile professional with 20+ years' experience in finance, sales, motorsport, and project management. Highly organized, mechanically minded, and passionate about results. Recognized for strong customer service, leadership, and adaptability.
Experience
General / Sales Manager at G+A Motorsport (2022-01 – Present)
- Client relations for motorsport products & performance parts
- Sales of safety equipment, seats, race car services
- Race car preparation, storage, invoicing
- Pit crew member (local & international endurance racing)
- Tire management, refuelling, pit wall communication
- Vinyl graphics design & application
Business Development Officer at WesBank Vehicle & Asset Finance (2015-01 – 2022-12)
- Managed 30+ dealerships in Helderberg region
- Negotiated finance terms for private & corporate clients
- Delivered daily, weekly, and monthly reports
- Resolved customer complaints and queries
Regional Sales Representative at Aircondraft Airconditioning (2011-01 – 2015-12)
- Corporate & private client sales
- Site visits, quotations, project management
- Worked with major manufacturers (Samsung, etc.)
- Problem solving and client support
Owner at Hands on Home Improvers (2008-01 – 2011-12)
- Home & office renovations and maintenance
- Subcontracting for property administrators
- Project management and client relations
Branch Manager / Business Development Manager at WesBank Leisure Finance (2007-01 – 2008-12)
Reason for leaving – company restructuring
- Managed Western Cape branch operations
- Approved new dealers and expanded market share
- Developed leisure asset finance products
Business Development Manager at Nissan Finance (WesBank) (2001-01 – 2007-12)
- Acquisition of new business with motor dealers
- Negotiated finance packages and insurance products
- Managed contracts, reports, and staff targets
- Liaised with manufacturers on new schemes
- Organized incentive programs
Education
Matric – Overberg High School (1994-01 – 1994-12)
Art & Design Studies – Paarl College (1996-01 – 1997-12)