
Nolan Jegels
Customer Relationship Specialist | Automotive Finance & Retail Specialist
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About
Target-driven Sales Executive with over 25 years of sales experience and more than five years of automotive finance and dealership exposure. Experienced in generating new business, converting leads into vehicle sales, managing customer pipelines, negotiating profitable deals, and delivering premium customer experiences. Passionate about exceeding targets while building long-term customer relationships and maintaining exceptional CSI standards.
Recognised for resilience, high energy levels, and a proactive approach to achieving ambitious sales targets.
Experience
Freelance Client Project Coordinator - Freelancer.com - Remote
(2025-09 - 2026-04)
- Leads multiple client projects through full lifecycle management, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality delivery.
- Liaises directly with clients to define requirements, scope, and deliverables aligned with business goals.
- Coordinates cross-functional teams of developers, designers, and analysts to execute technical solutions.
- Manages communication channels, project milestones, and quality assurance for each assignment.
- Maintains client satisfaction through transparent reporting, accountability, and long-term relationship building.
Regional Sales Representative (Contract) - Mr Sauce (Dasy Group)
(2025-05 - 2025-08)
- Generated 120 new customer accounts within a three-month contract through proactive prospecting and relationship building.
- Maintained structured calling cycles and follow-ups
- Negotiated pricing and closed sales agreements
- Managed customer relationships to drive repeat business
Asset-Based Financing Specialist - Imas Finance
(2020-01 - 2024-10)
- Structured and facilitated vehicle finance deals to support sales conversions
- Worked closely with dealerships and sales teams to finalize transactions
- Improved deal turnaround time, increasing customer satisfaction and sales success
Asset-Based Financing Specialist - Imas Finance
(2006-09 - 2008-07)
KPI & Performance Exposure
- Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) awareness
- Service turnaround times
- Accuracy and quality control
- Customer retention and repeat business
- Process compliance and audit readiness
Sales Representative - British American Tobacco
(2013-06 - 2017-10)
- Managed client accounts ensuring service standards and compliance adherence.
- Addressed and resolved customer issues proactively.
- Executed structured route planning and performance tracking.
- Achieved continuous growth in assigned sales territory.
Registered Financial Planner - Sanlam
(2008-08 - 2013-05)
- Provided compliant financial advice aligned with regulatory frameworks.
- Built long-term client trust through transparency and ethical service.
- Maintained detailed documentation and client records.
- Recognised for expanding client base through proactive networking and referrals.
Education
Matric - Westville Senior Secondary School (1996)
Certificate in Business Studies (Insurance) - Insurance - IISA (2006)
Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance - Insurance - College of Insurance (2006)
Certificate in Service Excellence - Service Excellence - Mutual & Federal (2006)
