Grant Simons

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.

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

Matric – Overberg High School (1994-01 – 1994-12)

Art & Design Studies – Paarl College (1996-01 – 1997-12)