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Albanus Kabelo Huma

Albanus Kabelo Huma

Sales And Marketing Specialist
Tshwane,Gauteng

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Motsepe Funeral Home
06.2022 - Current
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Sales Representative-Forecourts And Retail

PremierFMCG
03.2015 - 03.2018
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Utilized CRM software to manage customer accounts and track performance metrics.
  • Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.

Sales and Marketing Consultant

Smollan-Nestle Account
Gauteng/Limpopo, South Africa
06.2013 - 01.2014

· Traveling within sales territory to meet prospects and customers

· Develop a client database and maintain information accuracy

· Build and maintain relationships with new and repeat customers

· Keep up with market trends, understand customers business and present product solution based on clients’ needs and goal.

· Sell the company product solution within given territory

· Provide an efficient and effective after sales service by resolving any problem that can arise

· Work closely with marketing department to build the brand

· Organise training for customers at company

Trade Marketing Representative

British American Tobacco
Pretoria, South Africa
06.2011 - 04.2013

· Pre-sell new product to ensure product availability

· Cover assigned calls by sound organization, planning and knowledge of assigned territory

· Alert customers of brands available and products pricing

· Updated customers information on regular basis

Floor Manager

Shoprite Checkers Group
02.2005 - 01.2008
  • Completed efficient daily opening and closing processes to prepare teams and maintain optimal financial controls.
  • Made personal recommendations for customers by sharing product knowledge and demonstrating product.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Oversaw supply restocking, area cleaning, and product organization.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Evaluated team and employee performance in order to develop and implement effective corrective actions.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Supervised department recoveries to maintain organized and professional displays for customers.

Administrative Clerk-Contract

National Treasury
04.2004 - 11.2004
  • Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries.
  • Created welcoming environment for customer by greeting and assisting, as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
  • Coordinated and maintained impressive office organization to keep facilities efficient, organized, and professional.

Microsoft Tutor

Macro-Computer Training
02.2003 - 11.2003
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Help with Technical problems (PC Repair; Upgrade )

Education

Brand And Marketing Management

Vega School
Pretoria
11.2018

Project Management

Boston City Campus And Business College
Tshwane
09.2018

Database Management

Torque IT
Pretoria
06.2012

Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping

Intech-College
Pretoria
2007

High School Diploma -

Malatse Motsepe High School
Mmakau
12.1996

Skills

    P&L Management

Business Planning

Staff Training

Sales Presentations

Team Leadership

Staff Management

Delegation

Client Relationships

Performance Monitoring

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Financial Management

Organizational Management

Marketing

Business Administration

Negotiation

Timeline

Operations Manager

Motsepe Funeral Home
06.2022 - Current

Sales Representative-Forecourts And Retail

PremierFMCG
03.2015 - 03.2018

Sales and Marketing Consultant

Smollan-Nestle Account
06.2013 - 01.2014

Trade Marketing Representative

British American Tobacco
06.2011 - 04.2013

Floor Manager

Shoprite Checkers Group
02.2005 - 01.2008

Administrative Clerk-Contract

National Treasury
04.2004 - 11.2004

Microsoft Tutor

Macro-Computer Training
02.2003 - 11.2003

Brand And Marketing Management

Vega School

Project Management

Boston City Campus And Business College

Database Management

Torque IT

Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping

Intech-College

High School Diploma -

Malatse Motsepe High School
Albanus Kabelo HumaSales And Marketing Specialist