1. JACQUES FOURIE
jacques.fourie@za.atlascopco.com
50 Stonewood, Macbeth Ave, Fourways 2055, Johannesburg, South Africa
+27 (0)83 634 7706
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jacques-fourie/a/103/4ab
CAREER OBJECTIVE
I am passionate about people and engineering technology. I aim to bring these 2 passions together
through business. I want to start new business and grow and develop existing ones.
I am relationship oriented and entrepreneurial in my approach to business. I am a creative problem
solver, and willing to do what it takes to achieve my goal.
I enjoy working cross-culturally and internationally and actively pursue opportunities that allow for it.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
University of South Africa | Bachelors of Commerce in Business Management 2014
EXPERIENCE
Atlas Copco Industrial Technique | 10 Innes Road, Boksburg,
Johannesburg
Technical Sales Representative August 2014 - Current
Sales of industrial power tools to the General Industry in South
Africa and West Africa.
Responsibilities:
Achieving the sales target – 7 Million ZAR
Planning sales activities to reach this target.
Managing direct customers and distributors.
Prospecting for direct customers and distributors.
Strategy implementation for each target market
segment.
Reporting on sales pipeline.
25%
25%20%
15%
15%
TARGET
Rolling Stock
Assembly
Mining
West Africa
Distribution Partners
2. JACQUESFOURIE
Achievements for 2016:
Growth Year on Year : 20%
New Distributors Gained: 5 (560 KZAR Growth)
New Countries Sold to : Sierra Leon, Mali (210 KZAR)
Calberg Lubrication | 6 Kouga street, Kaymor Stikland, Cape Town
Technical Sales Representative/ Project Manager 2009 - 2013
Marketing and sales of automatic centralized lubrication systems, hydraulic engineering solutions,
industrial fluid transfer solutions, workshop equipment and tools. My responsibilities include:
Meeting targets.
Developing new business opportunities.
Designing and planning of installations for technical staff.
Managing all aspects of the tendering process.
Sourcing of suitable subcontractors for projects.
Planning and project management.
Cash flow planning and reporting.
Major projects:
2013 - CFAO Ghana – Mobile workshop and oil store.
o Value: 650 KZAR
o Scope: Design and manufacture mobile workshop
2013 – 2014 - IRT Inner City Bus Depot – Cape Town
o Value: 3.2 MZAR
o Scope: Fluid Transfer Control System, Compressed air system.
2012 - Transnet, Saldana Iron Ore Terminal
o Value: 850 KZAR
o Scope: Compressor Upgrade
2011 – 2012 - IRT Stables Buss Depot – Dunoon
o Value : 2.8 MZAR
o Fluid Transfer Control System, Compressed air system.
2011 – SANDF Simons Town – Penstocks Centralized Lubrication System installation
(580 KZAR)
Safari Online | 23 Edward Crescent, Melkbosstrand, Cape Town
Internal Tour Operator / Representative January 2007 - October 2010
Selling tailor made exclusive safari/travel to the FIT (Foreign Individual Traveler) Market.
Prior experience
Prior to working at Safari Online, I worked in various sales positions in industries ranging from office
automation to designer stainless steel furniture. However, I have excelled in the engineering field and
that is what I enjoy most.
