Liesl Botha
Murrumba Downs,Queensland
Summary
Driven by passion and dedicated to making a positive impact, I bring extensive experience in sales, project management, interior design, and business development. My expertise lies in building strong client relationships, providing tailored solutions, and overseeing projects from concept to completion.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales & Project Consultant
BFX Furniture
10.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Specializing in the education sector, providing tailored furniture solutions for schools
- Client visits and relationship management
- Handling project and product inquiries
- Delivering presentations on furniture solutions
- Creating quotations and sales proposals
- Identifying and providing the best solutions for client needs
- Scoping work and preparing project offers
- Designing classroom layouts using SketchUp
- Specializing in the education sector, providing tailored furniture solutions for schools
Relationship Manager
Aluglass Bautech
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Developed and managed client relationships across the country, collaborating with architects and distributors
- Product presentations and training for architects and students
- Glass application consulting and glazing certification
- High-value quotation management and approvals
- Staff recruitment and training
- Developing sales and marketing strategies
Business Owner
Life Design – Interiors for Living
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Founded and managed a successful residential interior design business
- Collaborated with architects and clients to design functional living spaces
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Increased customer satisfaction with personalized service offerings, addressing specific needs and preferences.
- Provided business development consulting for Aluglass Bautech
Business Development Manager
Aluglass Bautech
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Focused on identifying new business opportunities and strengthening market presence
- Established a recruitment program for drafting interns
- Researched and connected new projects with business managers
- Reviewed and approved high-value quotations
Sales & Marketing Manager
Aluglass Bautech
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Led a sales team and implemented new sales processes
- Recruited and trained sales staff
- Conducted product and sales training sessions
- Developed marketing strategies for new product launches
Technical Sales Consultant
Aluglass Bautech
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Managed sales, project coordination, and client relationships
- Prepared quotations and managed site surveys
- Coordinated installations and liaised with clients
Interior Designer
Giant Leap Workspace Specialists
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Selected and sourced materials, furniture, and accessories for aesthetically pleasing spaces.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Balanced aesthetics with functionality by choosing appropriate materials, finishes, and furnishings that met client needs.
Interior Designer
Paragon Interiors
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Space assessment and planning
- Concept development and furniture design
- Drafting and presenting interior concepts
- Designed floor plans, elevations, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Developed space planning concepts, colour palette selections, and textile presentations.
Education
South African Glass Institute (SAGI)
07-2017
Diploma - Interior Design
Inscape Design College
01.2002
Skills
- Project Management
- Interior Design & Space Planning
- Sales & Business Development
- Presentation & Communication Skills
- Marketing & Product Training
- Leadership & Team Management
- Problem-Solving & Negotiation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Interior design
- Employee training
- Sales and marketing
Leadership Communication
- Delivered multiple presentations on Acoustics and Aluglass Bautech’s products to architects and students at University of Pretoria, Wits University, and Inscape Design College
- Participated in Global Leadership Summits annually since 2012
- Managed and trained teams in sales, marketing, and project management
Timeline
Sales & Project Consultant
BFX Furniture
10.2022 - Current
Relationship Manager
Aluglass Bautech
01.2017 - 01.2022
Business Owner
Life Design – Interiors for Living
01.2015 - 01.2017
Business Development Manager
Aluglass Bautech
01.2011 - 01.2015
Sales & Marketing Manager
Aluglass Bautech
01.2010 - 01.2011
Technical Sales Consultant
Aluglass Bautech
01.2007 - 01.2010
Interior Designer
Giant Leap Workspace Specialists
01.2005 - 01.2007
Interior Designer
Paragon Interiors
01.2002 - 01.2005
Diploma - Interior Design
Inscape Design College
South African Glass Institute (SAGI)
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