How he does it…

Whether for leaders, teams, or your organization in general, Ray Wicksell Builds Brands with business solutions that work.

Training and presentations. As a thought leader and speaker, I present a range of topics geared towards motivating your workforce to increase sales, service and market share.

Marketing consulting at both a strategic and tactical level. I help devise and implement your marketing strategy and activation plans across various marketing channels and media platforms.

Field and retail evaluation. I utilize channel branding, effective merchandising, increasing product knowledge, and managing sales incentives when identifying further critical areas for success.

Sales training. I present a series of sales presentations and training for salespeople and retail outlet staff. I teach the important element of providing outstanding customer service as well as spend time in the field to identify and remedy any deficiencies in the sales cycle.

The strategy for any company and a passion of mine is to also give back to our community.

I believe South African businesses should prioritize youth skills development and I do my part to contribute to our youth.

Youth Coaching

I have spearheaded coaching clinics in Argentina, Bahamas, Chile, France, Germany, Mexico, Norway, Sweden and the USA, as well as in my adopted home of South Africa in Attridgeville, Mamelodi and Soweto.

Be a Champion

I give motivational talks to high school students on ‘How to become a Champion’ not only in sport but in life.

Practical Living

I am an inspirational guest speaker of practical business lessons to the University of Pretoria Marketing students and the Tshwane University of Technology students and more.

BRAND DEVELOPMENT

Ray designs a unique and creative way to position products and businesses. Did you know that business is all about people and relationships?

MARKETING CONSULTING

Ray understands and solves marketing challenges from inception to completion. Does your organization need to inspire a change in results?

TRAINING SALES/SERVICE TEAMS

Ray “Sells the Sizzle – The American Way” when training with sales and service teams. What would it mean to you if your staff could produce amazing results?

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

Ray teaches executives and employees how to build and maintain relationships in business. What are you committed to for the legacy of your company?

Ray is currently conducting front-line training for the bank in a very easy-to-understand and effective format. The ability to offer high service levels is critical to our business and Ray is helping us achieve this through sales and service training.

Anton Nicholiasen, former triple Springbok athlete, Regional Manager of Standard Bank (Pretoria)

Ray’s training of the HP sales and marketing team was to-the-point, interactive, practical, and of high value. I would certainly recommend Ray to anyone looking at any sales, marketing, or relationship-type training.

Nitesh Doolabh, Marketing Manager at HP, South Africa

Ray consulted to Mutual Safes, my senior management team and I found him to be a great asset to our business. Ray encouraged us to think broader then our traditional business model and expand our horizons successfully.

Arun Green, Owner and Founder of Mutual Safes, South Africa

Ray has helped us with many functions at Tuks Sport, acting as an ideal MC, quizmaster or facilitator. He is always professional and well-prepared, engaging with the audience and guest speaker(s) in an appropriate fashion.

Prof Wynand Claasen, former Springbok rugby captain, President of Tuks Sport

Periodically, we get guest speakers to address the students with practical business lessons and Ray’s lecture was extremely well received. His manner of presenting (in clear language with great practical examples) was a hit with the students and we have every intention of inviting him back.

Professor Hein Prinsloo, Business Professor at Tshwane University of Technology

I have known Ray for many years and can vouch for his positive outlook and ability to challenge conventional wisdom. He is constantly looking at new ways to do things and improve business outcomes.

Greg Lewthwaite, Running Executive, Nike (SA)

I performed a double knee replacement operation on Ray in January 2011 and found him to be a highly inquisitive, positive and motivated individual. When presented with the option, Ray chose the double knee replacement operation (more painful in the short-term) as opposed to two separate operations; a testament to his character of fighting through the pain to achieve his goals.

Dr, Eugene Pelser, former Northern Transvaal rugby player, Springbok swimmer and leading South African orthopedic surgeon