Billy van Straaten

About Billy van Straaten

Dynamic and highly skilled senior management professional with excellent sales, business…

Experience

1. Regional Account Manager

   PERI USA

   Feb 2024 — Present · Mansfield, TX, US

Education

• Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool, Pretoria

  Senior Certificate / Matric

  1995

• BCA Academy

  Certificate, Construction Law and Contracts; Principles and Application

• Power Negotiation

  Skill Shaping Seminars

  2013

• Key Account Management and Complex Solution Selling

  Stratham Bryce International

  2014

• System Training

  PERI Formwork

  2006 — 2009

• Scaffold Inspection Program Certificate

  The Training Academy

  2009

Skills

• Proficient in Articulating Technology and Product Positioning
• Project Planning
• Internet, E-Mail, Point-of-Sale
• Contract Management
• Procurement
• Healthy Competitive Approach to the Marketplace; Motivated to Succeed
• Specialised Knowledge of Load Carrying and Load Pressures on Formwork Solutions
• Highly Energetic and Committed to the Brand / Company at All Times
• Contractors
• Sales Operations
• Including Management of Product and Project Budgets
• Project Management
• Experienced in Identifying Technical/Construction Issues and Requirements
• New Business Development
• Experienced in Providing on-Site Technical Assistance and Advice
• Computer Literacy: Solid Practical Experience in Word, Excel
• Negotiation
• Excellent Verbal and Written Proficiency
• Contract Negotiation
• Takes Ownership of Complex Projects, Accepts Responsibility and Delivers Results
• Business Development
• Adheres to Organisational Quality Standards and Service Excellence
• Developing Pricing Strategies and Tender Documentation
• Establishes and Maintains Strong Relationships Throughout the Sales Cycle
• Familiar with Processes and Practices in the Construction Industry
• Effectively Conveys Customer Requirements to Product Management Teams
• Sales / Marketing / Brand Management
• Familiar with Health and Safety Regulations
• Growing Current Customer Relationships
• Construction Management
• Respectful and Approachable Demeanour; Superior Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership and People Management
• Crm
• Comprehensive Experience in and Understanding of Sales Dynamics
• Management
• Customer Service/Care as Well as Training
• Excellent Knowledge and Experience on Quickstage and Conventional Formwork
• Develops and Maintains Sound Customer Relationships
• Sales
• Sales Management