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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

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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