Jacques du Preez

Results-driven sales professional with extensive experience in customer service, business management, and vehicle sales. Proven ability to build strong client relationships, close deals, and consistently meet sales targets. Highly motivated, confident communicator with a strong understanding of customer needs and the sales process.

Operations / Site Manager at Gemini Aluminium (2025-01 – Present)

Managed teams and daily site operations. Ensured high-quality project delivery and client satisfaction. Built strong customer relationships through service excellence.

• Managed teams and daily site operations
• Ensured high-quality project delivery and client satisfaction
• Built strong customer relationships through service excellence

Restaurant Manager at Captains Island – Grootfontein (2022-01 – 2024-12)

Overseeing daily restaurant operations to ensure smooth and efficient service. Managing and supervising staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.

• Overseeing daily restaurant operations to ensure smooth and efficient service
• Managing and supervising staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management
• Ensuring excellent customer service and handling customer queries or complaints professionally
• Monitoring food quality, presentation, and hygiene standards in line with health regulations
• Managing stock control, ordering supplies, and maintaining supplier relationships
• Handling financial responsibilities including budgeting, cash flow, daily takings, and cost control
• Implementing strategies to increase sales and profitability
• Coordinating marketing and promotions to attract and retain customers
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations
• Managing POS systems, cash-ups, and financial reporting
• Building strong relationships with customers and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere
• Overseeing menu planning, pricing, and product offerings
• Resolving operational challenges quickly to maintain service standards
• Leading and motivating the team to achieve performance targets
• Increased monthly sales from R200 000 – R500 000
• Reduced costs or waste
• Improved customer satisfaction ratings
• Successfully grew the business or customer base

Car Sales Representative at Nissan Brits (2019-01 – 2020-12)

Sold new and pre-owned vehicles to a wide range of customers. Built strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals. Conducted professional vehicle presentations and test drives.

• Sold new and pre-owned vehicles to a wide range of customers
• Built strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals
• Conducted professional vehicle presentations and test drives
• Identified customer needs and recommended suitable vehicles
• Negotiated pricing and closed successful sales deals
• Assisted clients with finance applications and documentation
• Consistently worked towards and achieved monthly sales targets
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of vehicle specifications and market trends
• Completed several training courses through Nissan Group

Manager at DPS Building Supplies (2015-01 – 2019-12)

Managed daily operations of a family-run construction and building supplies business. Oversaw sales of building materials, sand, and stone to contractors, builders, and the public.

• Managed daily operations of a family-run construction and building supplies business
• Oversaw sales of building materials, sand, and stone to contractors, builders, and the public
• Assisted customers with product selection, providing expert advice and quotations
• Built and maintained strong relationships with contractors, suppliers, and repeat clients
• Handled pricing, negotiations, and closing of sales deals
• Managed stock control, ordering, and supplier coordination to ensure product availability
• Supervised yard operations including loading, deliveries, and logistics coordination
• Ensured efficient handling of customer orders and on-time deliveries
• Managed cash handling, invoicing, and daily financial transactions
• Implemented strategies to increase sales and improve customer satisfaction
• Maintained a safe working environment and ensured health and safety compliance
• Trained and supervised staff to ensure productivity and service excellence
• Increased sales through strong customer relationships and repeat business
• Successfully negotiated deals with contractors and bulk buyers
• Improved stock management and reduced shortages
• Contributed to the growth and reputation of a successful family business
• Developed strong sales, negotiation, and customer service skills

Restaurant Owner at Mike's Kitchen (2007-01 – 2015-12)

Managed full day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service. Led and supervised staff, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management.

• Managed full day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service
• Led and supervised staff, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management
• Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction by delivering excellent service and handling complaints effectively
• Monitored food quality, presentation, and service standards
• Managed stock control, purchasing, and supplier relationships
• Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, cost control, and daily cash-ups
• Implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability
• Coordinated marketing activities and promotions to attract new customers and retain existing ones
• Ensured compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations
• Managed POS systems, reporting, and administrative duties
• Created a positive work environment and maintained strong team leadership
• Ensured smooth coordination between kitchen and front-of-house operations
• Handled problem-solving in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Increased customer loyalty through strong service and relationship management
• Improved sales through effective upselling and promotions
• Maintained high operational standards in a busy restaurant environment
• Built a motivated and efficient team

Company Owner at Power Lighting

Company owner in earlier career

Partly Owner at Tshwane Metal

Partly owner in earlier career

Company Owner at Marquesa Technologies

Company owner in earlier career

IT Manager at Octagon Business Solutions

IT Manager in earlier career

Company Owner at Dynamic Ventures

Company owner in earlier career

Company Owner at Impacting Solutions

Company owner in earlier career

Owner at Building Supplies & IT Businesses

Owner of building supplies and IT businesses in earlier career

Sales Manager at Business Solutions

Sales Manager in earlier career

Employee at Department of Welfare

Employed by Department of Welfare in earlier career

Employee at Department of Health

Employed by Department of Health in earlier career

Employee at Volkskas Bank

Employed by Volkskas Bank in earlier career

Matric in General Education – Brakpan Technical High School (1988-12)