Michal Rom

A mature, positive and hardworking individual who always strives to achieve the highest standard possible at any given task. Highly motivated and results-orientated with a proven track record of providing exemplary levels of service to a broad range of client types across various industries, with the ability and experience to relate to a wide range of people. Recognised for contributing 37.4% of a company's revenue, rapidly and firmly establishing a reputation as the company's most successful salesperson, and for being exceptionally successful in securing high-value and particularly valuable customers.

Described as a truly supreme, outstanding, exceptionally skilled, highly effective and successful salesperson, with a deep understanding of sales strategy and how to deal with large corporate clients. Often referred to as a "Bull Dog" due to persistence and an ability to close deals as well as retain existing clientele. Enjoys learning new things and works well under pressure.

Personality lends itself to forging, preserving and maintaining both commercial and personal relationships. Looking to work for an organisation where immediate and strategic value can be brought, while developing current skillset further.

Independent Sales Consultant - SHB Financial Services / Merchant Capital

(2024-01)

Payment Services · Alternative Business Funding

• Payment services reseller for SHB Financial Services Provider
• Sales affiliate for Merchant Capital alternative business funding solutions

Sales Manager - Walletdoc

(2019-03 - 2024-12)

Card Payment Services

• Full product suite: POS, integrated POS, eCommerce, Instant EFT, QR Codes, payment links, recurring billing, Apple/Samsung/Google/Capitec Pay
• End-to-end sales cycle: lead generation, cold calling, meetings, proposals, closing and implementation
• Upselling & cross-selling; ongoing customer relationship management and client database maintenance
• Sales reporting, competitor monitoring and market analysis

Sales / Procurement / Customer Relations Manager - Overberg Preserves

(2017-02 - 2019-02)

Distribution

• Drove new business acquisition resulting in 200% business growth
• Managed all suppliers, procurement, payments, orders and delivery turnaround times
• Handled packaging, labelling requirements and staff training

Customer Relations Manager - Invoset

(2016-04 - 2016-11)

Funding

• Managed supplier relationships and onboarding via Invoset Dashboard
• Handled queries, limit increases, account activations and buyer requests
• Administrative support for sales team supplier registration processes

Reload Account Manager / Customer Relations Manager - DrawCard

(2013-01 - 2016-12)

Pre-Paid Visa Cards

• Retail network optimisation and corporate account management
• New business development, client onboarding and direct sales channel growth
• Business plan creation for tender opportunities; key customer-to-company interface
• Staff training, promotions and sales target reporting

Sales, Contracts, Management & Administration - 1 Two 1 Cellular

(2002-01 - 2013-12)

Telecommunications

• Sales of cellular devices and contracts; product knowledge-led customer engagement
• Stock management, deliveries, invoicing, reconciliations and ordering
• Staff training on policies, procedures and promotions; maintained store standards

Matriculated - King David High School

BA Degree (2006-12)

BA Honours (2007-12)

GA Level 5 TEFL Diploma - English Language Teaching