Joshua Gobel

Good Day,

I am Joshua Gobel, I am a 25 year old hard working South African.

My family own one of the oldest and well respected chemical companies in Cape Town, South Africa, which has been in business for the last 54 year. I was given the opportunity to work as a sales executive and later took on the role of managing our sales team and staff members.

We also own an Orange farm in South Africa that has a 90% export rate. I was given the opportunity to work and learn the skills of farming throughout my life. Before leaving South Africa I managed our farm and our staff members. 

Sales Executive 

Crous Chemicals | 2015-Present 

Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in the sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close. Analyzed past sales data and team performance to develop realistic sales goals. Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training. Managed entire sales cycle across customer accounts, proposing and closing sales to achieve total revenue growth, profit, and customer satisfaction plans. Worked independently with minimal supervision. 

Operations Manager

Chemsign | 2019-Present 

Managed technical integration, systems engineering program management, customer support and program management.Prepared cost estimates and bid documents by studying customer RFPs and consulting with project managers. Delivered technical sales presentations to prospects and presented benefits and value of products. Analyzed market trends, competitor performance and product strengths.

Matriculated from Parklands College, Cape Town, South Africa in 2014.

Diploma in Strategic Management.

Certificates in the following: 

• Leadership & Management skills
• Growing Organic Food Sustainably
• Aquaponics