Ryan Staffen

Owner

About

A professional in the outdoor power equipment industry, that specializes in innovative solutions that always focuses on delivering unparalleled customer satisfaction. Ranging from domestic, all the way through to commercial applications. Our solutions and service comprises of petrol and battery operated equipment. Through GSR Outdoor, my team and I have established the business as a market leader in the Robotic Lawnmower sector, driving the education and adoption of intelligent lawn care solutions. These solutions are transforming how residents, businesses, public spaces and sports facilities maintain their outdoor spaces. Which is shaping the future of landscaping to our clients. My journey with GSR Outdoor has culminated in myself, and GSR Outdoor, becoming the market leader in robotic mowers in Cape Town, a testament to our focus on quality, innovation, and customer-centric service.

Country

South Africa

City

City of Cape Town

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

HVAC, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Heating, Key Account Management, Sales, Sales Management, Account Management, Building Management Systems, Aluminium Refrigeration Tubing, Customer Service, Management, New Business Development, PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner, Strategic Planning

Experience

Owner

GSR Outdoor

2020-9 - Present · 6 yrs 1 mo

Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa

Marketing Manager

Phangela Group

2016-2 - 2020-9 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Sales and Marketing Manager

Armour Africa (Pty) Ltd

2013-9 - 2016-1 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Stikland, Cape Town

My role at Armour Africa includes, but is not limited to: - Distribution and Logistics. - Stock Control. - Manage and Track Imports of Product. - Control Sales. - Build and Maintain Client relations. - Problem Solving. - Control of customer accounts and Debt control. - Marketing and Advertising of related products. - On Site assistance.

Sales and Marketing

Dunham-Bush Holding Bhd

2011-2 - 2013-9 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Stikland

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Wholesalers

Head of Watersports

Friendly Pines Camp

2012-5 - 2012-8 · 4 mos

I was in charge of the water skiing program at camp over the summer.

Apprenticeship

Land Rover Stellenbosch

2011-1 - 2011-1 · 1 mo

Stellenbosch

I was selected by Jaguar Land Rover South Africa to be entered into their apprentice program. I spent 2 weeks at the Stellenbosch branch. In the time I spent there I experienced time in the workshop, parts department, service department and the sales department. Through this I gained valuable experience to how the organization operates as a unit.

Relief Manager

Advanced Hair Studio

2010-2 - 2010-5 · 4 mos

Century City

This was a temporary position whilst I completed my studies. I assisted and was involved with all the duties of the Branch Manager. The Branch Manager is in office until 2, there after I handled all the duties. For a two week period I was full Branch Manager.