nyasha mlilo
Chislehurst,Greater London
Summary
Resourceful Sales Executive with 2 years of experience working independently and collaboratively with team to foster client relationships and drive sales. Astute in identifying decision makers within prospect account to initiate sales process and deliver successful results. Team-minded in collaborating with management to strategise and improve sales approaches.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales executive
Askeland Media and Advertising
Harare, Zimbabwe
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Built focused new client networks, growing business opportunities and increasing revenue possibilities.
- Generated new leads and opportunities to maximise revenue.
- Qualified prospects to determine future sales possibilities and improve conversion efforts.
- Built long-term relationships with customers and generated referrals from existing clients.
- Strengthened profit opportunities through targeted customer relationship development, continually meeting sales objectives.
- Managed client relationships from early stages of sales process through to post-sales
- Achieved and exceeded sales targets in line with client growth across all products and services.
- Analysed industry and competitor trends to enhance sales strategy.
- Maintained contact with customers throughout sales and pre-delivery process.
- Effectively handled daily customer meetings, sales calls and account management tasks, improving sales team efficiency.
- Delivered professional sales presentations, creatively communicating product quality and market comparisons to prospective clients.
- Created and managed client contracts, negotiating positive, profitable terms to aid target revenue attainment.
- Established and maintained positive, profitable client relationships through superb communication.
- Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
- Maintained ownership of signage and outdoor media sales pipeline, sourcing and developing new business opportunities to drive sales.
- Evaluated sales and service processes to generate targeted improvement strategies and increase revenue opportunities.
- Developed marketing plans to support department strategies.
- Conducted regular market assessments to stay current on trends and maintain readiness for changes.
Signage Intern
Askeland Media & Advertising
Harare, Zimbabwe
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Participated in weekly brainstorming meetings, contributing innovative ideas for upcoming marketing initiatives and branding efforts.
- Prepared promotional presentations for manager.
- Assisted in organising marketing events by sending invitations and booking venue.
- Formulated surveys to gather feedback from consumers.
- Assessed competitor marketing and digital content to help develop next strategy.
- Monitored social media platforms to gather news, ideas and feedback.
- Managed database and customer management system programs to maintain accurate records.
- Participated in training and workshops to enhance and improve marketing skills.
- Optimised search marketing strategies derived from analytics detailing visit numbers, time on site and page views per visit.
- Developed market analysis and research on latest trends to broaden marketing efforts.
- Scanned, photocopied and filed documents to support administrative tasks.
Education
Master's - Marketing Management
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Commerce Honors Degree - Marketing
National University of Science and Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 08.2012 - 08.2016
Skills
- Expert in
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP
- Excellent communication skills at all levels both oral and written
- Excellent planning and organizing skills and good attention to detail
- Team player, fast learner and flexible
- Ability to work under considerable pressure and produce desirable results
- Very hard working and determined to achieve excellent results on set targets
- Logical and analytical
Interests
Community involvement
Writing and research
Languages
English
Fluent
References
Askeland Media and Advertising Managing Director Mr S Ndawana +263 772148707/10
University of Johannesburg Deputy Head Research and Postgraduate studies Prof D.K Maduku +277 115592010 email dkmaduku@uj.ac.za
Timeline
Master's - Marketing Management
University of Johannesburg
01.2021 - 12.2021
Sales executive
Askeland Media and Advertising
08.2016 - 11.2017
Signage Intern
Askeland Media & Advertising
08.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Commerce Honors Degree - Marketing
National University of Science and Technology
08.2012 - 08.2016
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