Brendan Kruger

Provided comprehensive solar energy consulting for residential and commercial clients, driving sales and optimizing energy solutions.

• Conducted detailed site and energy consumption analyses for diverse residential and commercial clients, optimizing solar system designs for reliable energy acquisition.
• Spearheaded sales and business development initiatives for solar systems, expanding market reach and contributing to revenue growth for Metrowatt.
• Delivered expert consultation on solar energy solutions, enhancing client understanding and adoption of sustainable energy technologies.

Founded and led HighKS, a renewable energy solutions company, driving strategic growth and market penetration in solar system design and implementation.

• Established and scaled HighKS as a provider of innovative optimization solutions, focusing on solar system design, installation, and maintenance.
• Directed strategic initiatives to enhance energy accessibility and cost-effectiveness for communities in South Africa.
• Spearheaded the integration of leading technologies to deliver efficient and reliable solar energy solutions, overseeing project lifecycle from conception to maintenance.

Drove campaign management, business, and sales development for Growth Hub, leveraging advanced automation and AI to optimize processes and deliver measurable improvements for global clients.

• Managed and executed multi-faceted campaigns, collaborating with global SaaS companies like Solo.io (Kubernetes), Zappix (IVR), and Laiye (AI automation) to enhance client value.
• Spearheaded business development initiatives, identifying and securing partnerships that streamlined client operations and accelerated data-driven decision-making.
• Optimized sales processes by integrating advanced automation and AI solutions, contributing to increased efficiency and competitive advantage for Growth Hub's portfolio companies.
• Cultivated strategic relationships with key stakeholders from Manifest Group and Peppie, facilitating tailored solutions that addressed unique business challenges and growth targets.

Oversaw national and global sales and marketing strategies for Wonderseal SA, driving client acquisition and market expansion for a specialized automotive product.

• Directed national and global marketing and sales processes, successfully attracting new clients and expanding market reach for Wonderseal's product.
• Cultivated and maintained fruitful relationships with key local and global clients, addressing their needs effectively.
• Conducted comprehensive market research to identify and capitalize on new market opportunities, contributing to strategic growth and revenue generation.
• Collaborated with senior leadership to identify and mitigate sales and market risks, ensuring robust and sustainable business development.

Oversaw, developed, and optimized sales processes as Business Development Executive, attracting new clients and identifying market opportunities for Kreate. Agency.

• Developed and optimized sales processes, leading to significant new client acquisition and expanded market presence for the agency.
• Managed strategic relationships with C-level executives of local and global clients, ensuring effective needs assessment and solution delivery.
• Conducted in-depth market research to identify and capitalize on new revenue streams, contributing directly to business growth and profitability.
• Collaborated with senior team members to proactively identify and manage sales-related risks, safeguarding business continuity and strategic objectives.

Self-directed learning and practical application of penetration testing methodologies.

Completed a comprehensive short course on leveraging OpenAI's Chat GPT for advanced applications.