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SEELAN GOVENDER

Melbourne,Australia

Summary

Business Development Manager with over 30 years of experience in driving growth across various industries. Expertise in sales leadership, recruitment, and coaching, with a strong focus on transforming teams into high-performing units. Demonstrated ability to foster cultural alignment and a customer-first mindset, resulting in consistent achievement of targets. Recognized for adaptability and innovation in fast-paced business environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

Unified Energy Services
02.2023 - Current
  • Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decision makers.
  • Customized proposals to address specific client needs and enhance engagement.
  • Drove contract negotiations, effectively handling objections and closing deals.
  • Conducted product training sessions while ensuring compliance through thorough audits.
  • Represented company at industry events, strengthening networking opportunities.
  • Executed face-to-face and online presentations to captivate potential clients.
  • Identified new business opportunities, expanding client base through strong relationships with decision-makers.
  • Facilitated consistent communication with clients, fostering trust and long-term partnerships.


Recruitment Executive

My People Group
07.2021 - 12.2022
  • Recruited high-performing talent for small to medium enterprises across Australia.
  • Managed comprehensive recruitment processes, including advertising, interviews, and reference checks.
  • Streamlined candidate pipelines through effective CRM utilization.
  • Initiated new hire paperwork process upon extending job offers.
  • Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.

Sales Manager

Aaron Sansoni Group
02.2020 - 07.2021
  • Coached and built a culturally aligned sales team that exceeded performance targets.
  • Led sales operations, including CRM administration and performance reporting.
  • Developed strategic sales approaches and executed high-conversion campaigns.
  • Set and managed sales KPIs to drive team accountability.
  • Conducted performance reviews to assess individual contributions.
  • Performed call reviews during sales coaching sessions for skill enhancement.
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.

Energy Category Manager

YouCompare.com.au
07.2018 - 02.2020
  • Developed training materials for offshore call centre teams to enhance performance.
  • Introduced coaching frameworks that significantly improved sales outcomes.
  • Ensured vendor compliance and effectively managed multiple partnerships.
  • Managed diverse product portfolio, optimizing mix of high-margin items and cost-effective options.
  • Developed detailed sales forecasts based on historical data, allowing for proactive inventory management decisions.

Sales Manager

carbonTRACK
10.2016 - 05.2018

Increased sales revenue by developing and executing effective sales strategies.

  • Consistently met or surpassed quarterly sales targets through dedicated effort in closing deals.
  • Maintained customer relationships by identifying needs and offering tailored solutions.
  • Resolved customer relations issues promptly, enhancing client satisfaction.
  • Provided motivational coaching and performance-based incentives to drive team success.
  • Organized regular sales meetings to assess progress and share best practices.
  • Delivered ongoing training and mentorship to junior sales staff, promoting career advancement.
  • Developed comprehensive product knowledge to address specific client requirements effectively.

National Sales Training Manager

Momentum Energy
02.2012 - 06.2016
  • Introduced innovative incentive programs to motivate and reward high-performing sales staff, resulting in increased levels of employee satisfaction and retention.
  • Evaluated sales team performance to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
  • Continuously assessed training materials'' effectiveness while making necessary updates based on feedback from sales team members and evolving market trends.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create impactful campaigns tailored to target markets across the nation.
  • Facilitated a positive work culture among the national sales team members by promoting open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Streamlined sales processes, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity for the entire team.
  • Improved sales team performance by designing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
  • Partnered closely with cross-functional teams such as product development or customer support services to ensure seamless collaboration efforts towards achieving common organizational goals.

National Training Manager

Sensis
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Partnered with HR on talent management initiatives such as succession planning, leadership development programs, and performance evaluations.
  • Spearheaded efforts towards achieving industry certifications or accreditations related to employee skills enhancement programs offered within the organization.
  • Championed a culture of continuous learning throughout the organization by promoting curiosity, exploration, and skill development among all employees.
  • Supported company growth by identifying skill gaps and developing targeted training initiatives.
  • Improved overall team efficiency with customized training materials tailored to specific job roles.
  • Conducted regular assessments of staff competencies, using results to guide ongoing professional development plans.
  • Developed innovative e-learning courses for remote employees, increasing accessibility and knowledge retention.
  • Managed a team of trainers, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality instruction across all locations.

Sales Trainer/Coach

Sensis
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Established clear expectations for desired outcomes at the onset of each course module or workshop session.
  • Assessed training program effectiveness on regular basis and improved upon deficient areas.
  • Managed recruitment, training and development for highly effective sales team.
  • Developed and led group training courses to align with corporate sales and service goals.
  • Trained on sales and account management practices to reduce process lags and enhance performance, efficiency and profitability.
  • Collaborated with Human Resources to facilitate recruitment promotion at job fairs and other community events.
  • Provided ongoing support to sales teams by acting as a resource for product knowledge, industry news, competitive analysis, and performance enhancement strategies.
  • Increased sales team productivity by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
  • Revamped outdated course materials to reflect current best practices in sales methodologies and processes.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.

Education

NLP Practitioner -

Coaching Room
01.2013

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment - undefined

Plenty Training
01.2011

High School Diploma - undefined

Glenover Secondary
01.1985

Skills

  • Strategic sales leadership
  • Team coaching and development
  • Talent acquisition and cultural fit
  • Customer experience optimization
  • Proposal development and negotiation
  • CRM management
  • Quality assurance and compliance
  • Training program design
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Virtual communication tools
  • Professional working proficiency in English
  • Elementary proficiency in Afrikaans
  • Business development strategies
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Team leadership skills
  • Renewable energy solutions

Affiliations

  • - Certified NLP Practitioner
  • - Accredited Google AdWords Reseller

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Unified Energy Services
02.2023 - Current

Recruitment Executive

My People Group
07.2021 - 12.2022

Sales Manager

Aaron Sansoni Group
02.2020 - 07.2021

Energy Category Manager

YouCompare.com.au
07.2018 - 02.2020

Sales Manager

carbonTRACK
10.2016 - 05.2018

National Sales Training Manager

Momentum Energy
02.2012 - 06.2016

National Training Manager

Sensis
01.2009 - 01.2011

Sales Trainer/Coach

Sensis
01.2008 - 01.2009

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment - undefined

Plenty Training

High School Diploma - undefined

Glenover Secondary

NLP Practitioner -

Coaching Room

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Exceeded quarterly objectives by as much as 10% on a regular basis.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridRemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Company CultureWork from home optionCareer advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsHealthcare benefits

Software

Microsoft Suite

CRM

Certification

NLP

DISC Profiling

Cert V1 In TAE

Quote

Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.
Richard Branson

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)

Interests

Motorcycling

Swimmimg

Cooking

Glamping

Self Development

Nature Walks

SEELAN GOVENDER