Customer centric professional with over 25 years of experience in developing and maintaining relationships with key accounts customers. Very excellent reputation for solving customer problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-employed
ZanoLutho Business Enterprise
Port Elizabeth
01.2020 - 08.2024
Always ensured that the company is fully regulated
Ensured that the company is Tax compliant
Prepared and submitted bids for business
Compiled and submitted invoices
Managed to deliver daily over 100 parcels on time and in full
Managed the process of returned and pickups
Managed the company resources.
Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
Assistant Trade Marketing Manager
British American Tobacco
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
07.2016 - 04.2019
Managed and directed the team to achieve and exceed set KPI’s throughout the business unit through regular interaction and coaching
Developed Action Plans and set objectives for increased sales and profit maximization across all channels
Initiated sales strategies to improve on sales performance, set goals, and developed action plans to close the gap
Achieved team targeted sales by constantly tracking the daily performance against target and devising plans to close the gap
Ensured adherence to SLA’s; always reinforced the company brand and company ethos
Managed the implementation of the in-store promotional activities and loyalty programs in line with the key outcomes
Analysed sales and marketing data to determine the most effective sales and marketing techniques; developing innovative sales strategies to increase sales within an assigned territory
Ensured that brand awareness within an assigned territory meets company expectations
Managed and facilitated training and continuous improvement initiatives for staff, evaluated staff performance based on key outcomes and action taken to meet shortfall
Managed and monitored the team budget, investigated, and rectified any deviations.
Trade Marketing Representative
British American Tobacco
Port Elizabeth
09.2006 - 06.2016
Achieved 100% price compliancy within outlets that were targeted for retail programs; Negotiated and implemented the installation of the modern in-store furniture to all the targeted outlets; Maintained a below 3% bad debt management by constantly analysing the age report and following on the company policy to recover overdue payments
Maintained an average territory market share of 85% across all Key Account channels by ensuring 100% availability and visibility of the strategic brands
Always maintained over 95% visit call rate; Implemented and managed the stick project in the commuter hub centre and ensured ROI is realised
Been able to develop and maintained two Infield routes that were always part of the planned routes to visit when Directors visited the Region.
Financial Advisor
Old Mutual
Port Elizabeth
01.2006 - 08.2006
Conducted the financial analysis of the individual clients
Discussed the financial goals and devised the financial plan based on the needs of the potential client
Presented the potential client with various product offerings for varied needs
Educated the potential clients about the importance of saving for the future
Car Rental Officer
easycar.com
London
01.2003 - 09.2005
Business Development Officer
African Bank
Port Elizabeth
11.2000 - 12.2002
Sales and Marketing Representative
Rothmans International
Port Elizabeth
09.1995 - 10.2000
Education
Certificate in Market Research, Consumer Insight, and Competitor Analysis -
University of Cape Town
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - undefined
Nelson Mandela University
Certificate in Project Management - undefined
Nelson Mandela University
Certificate in Business Logistics - undefined
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Administration -
University of Fort Fare
Alice, Eastern Cape
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Skills
Excellent customer service skills
Key Account Management
Product Management
Brand Management
Negotiation skills
Business development
Problem solving
Sales planning
Data Analysis
Project management
Team work
Verbal and written communication
Custom
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Self-employed
ZanoLutho Business Enterprise
01.2020 - 08.2024
Assistant Trade Marketing Manager
British American Tobacco
07.2016 - 04.2019
Trade Marketing Representative
British American Tobacco
09.2006 - 06.2016
Financial Advisor
Old Mutual
01.2006 - 08.2006
Car Rental Officer
easycar.com
01.2003 - 09.2005
Business Development Officer
African Bank
11.2000 - 12.2002
Sales and Marketing Representative
Rothmans International
09.1995 - 10.2000
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - undefined
Nelson Mandela University
Certificate in Project Management - undefined
Nelson Mandela University
Certificate in Business Logistics - undefined
University of South Africa
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Certificate in Market Research, Consumer Insight, and Competitor Analysis -
Business Development Intern at Micro-Business Enterprise Corporation of AscensionBusiness Development Intern at Micro-Business Enterprise Corporation of Ascension