Patrick Govender

Sales / Store Manager

Durban, eThekwini Metropolitan MunicipalityMember since February 12, 2026

SalesTarget driven salesKey account managementSite managementCash managementBreakdown co-ordinationTechnical advice

About

I believe that time and productivity is extremely important and therefore I pledge to conduct my tasks promptly and effectively. An employer will find me a loyal and hard-working individual who does not need constant supervision in order to achieve the required targets and goals. In my many years in sales I have built many relationships with directors and other Key personal in most companies that are in transportation and logistics.

I am keen to find a challenging position within a successful and dynamic organization where I will be able to further and develop my skills.

Experience

Sales / Store Manager - Bluff Tyre's

(2003-01 - 2005-12)

General invoicing of sales
Dealing with customer requests
Invoicing and collection of payments
Sales of Shock absorbers, Suspension, Braking systems, Exhaust systems, Tyres, Mag Wheels
End of the day cash management

Sales / Store Manager - Bluff Tyre's

(2009-01 - 2011-12)

General invoicing of sales
Dealing with customer requests
Invoicing and collection of payments
Sales of Shock absorbers, Suspension, Braking systems, Exhaust systems, Tyres, Mag Wheels
End of the day cash management

Manager - Wheel n Steel

(2005-01 - 2009-12)

Buying and receiving of Stock
Opening and closing Store
Overseeing of 15 staff members
End of the day cash management
Sales of Shock Absorbers, Suspension, Braking systems, Exhaust systems, Tyres (All Brands), Mag wheels

Counter Sales - Max T Solutions

(2011-01 - 2014-12)

Responsible for all house accounts
Sales on Tyres (both New and retreads) - Passenger, LDV, Light Truck, Commercial, Agricultural, OTR (Of the road) Heavy Duty
Sales of Commercial rims and Mag Wheels
Invoicing and collection of payment
End of the day cash management

Sales Specialist - Bridgestone Commercial

(2014-01 - 2020-12)

Target driven sales. Maintain good relationships with transporters and offering them sound technical advice according to their transportation applications. Key account management. Site management (ran two sites and with the help of site supervisors and fitters ensured that all customer audit requirements were met). Securing consistent business (monthly, weekly and daily) from both dealers and end users.

Obtained certificates and in depth training from Bridgestone (Technical and Training Department) in Passenger Tyres, Light Truck, Truck and Bus Radial 1,2 and 3, Agricultural Tyres, OTR (Of the Road Tyres) Heavy Duty
TEC Course: The Diagnosis of Product Related Defects (qualified to accept or decline claims on tyres and submit detailed reports)
Fire Fighting Level 1
Breakdown co-ordination

Senior Sales Representative / Independent sales consultant - Royal Tyres Commercial

(2020-01 - 2024-08)

Target driven sales
Maintain good relationships with transporters and offering them sound technical advice according to their transportation application
Breakdown co-ordination
Dealt with both dealers and end users securing consistent business (monthly, weekly and daily)
Secured bulk cash deals
Sales of Tyres (both new, retreads and all brands) - Passenger, LDV, Light Truck, Commercial, Agricultural, OTR (Of the Road) Heavy Duty
Sales of Rims (both commercial and passenger), Mag wheels, Oils, Lubricants

Sales Representative - IJSQ ENGINEERING

(2025-02)

Opening and closing of the business premises
Attended site meetings, quoted and secured business
Secured business from both current and new customers
Sales of Customised panel building, Factory and Home Automation, Solar powered systems, Lighting systems, Generator systems