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Athabile Kellem

Athabile Kellem

Sales Support Consultant

Summary

Energetic Sales Support Consultant focused on enabling strong financial sales by skillfully handling administrative needs. Successful at managing sales tracking tools and creating informative reports. Polished in identifying market trends to help sales professionals make strategic decisions and continue capturing business. Efficient Sales Support trained in receiving and processing incoming customer inquiries. Vetted contacts for potential sales opportunities and effectively used CRM software. Helped sales personnel spot and understand trends by tracking, modeling and reported on market and customer data. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Ambitious and goal orientated individual who strives to be the best at what she does. Versatile roles exposure across the business equipped me with strong business and leadership skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Support Consultant

Absa Private Wealth
Free State
03.2023 - Current
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key accounts and existing customers.
  • Followed up on web leads, pre-qualified contacts and converted potential customers into sales appointments.
  • Contributed to development of software programs and tools focused on enabling sales team to communicate and operate more efficiently.
  • Managed customer accounts, responding to inquiries and resolving customer service issues
  • Developed working knowledge of CRM to effectively track sales leads and activities.
  • Learned and frequently used multiple sales systems to investigate, track, and correct customers' issues.
  • Prepared and presented sales reports and customer profiles to upper management.
  • Researched and analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and growth opportunities.
  • Collaborated with vendor development and support staff to resolve various issues impacting sales activities.
  • Documented customer complaints and completed corrective action requests.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to create and execute promotional campaigns.
  • Coordinated responses and resources to handle special client requests.
  • Helped cultivate and maintain business relationships by professionally handling partner and customer needs.
  • Worked closely with sales team on understanding customer requirements, promoting products and delivering sales support.
  • Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with customers to ensure a positive customer experience.

Sales Consultant

Absa
Queenstown
07.2019 - 02.2023
  • Created detailed sales presentations to communicate product features and market data.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Cold called and conducted face-to-face sales calls with C-level executives and directors in assigned sales territory.
  • Presented Products using interactive materials such as videos, charts and slideshows.
  • Improved sales by managing sales lifecycle from lead generation through contract negotiations and closings.
  • Maximized customer retention by resolving issues quickly.
  • Achieved top performance by strategically adapting to rapidly changing, competitive environment.
  • Increased sales by fostering relationships with customers, implementing business strategies and suggesting areas for improvement.
  • Followed up with existing customers to provide additional support and address concerns.
  • Maintained sense of urgency in answering customer questions and requests through email or voice message.
  • Maintained sense of urgency in answering customer questions and requests through email or voice messaging.
  • Stayed knowledgeable on latest Products and Services innovations and technological advancements through continuous training.
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic

Financial Advisor

Absa
Port Elizabeth
01.2018 - 06.2019
  • Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
  • Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies.
  • Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
  • Assisted clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research, and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals.
  • Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
  • Facilitated presentation and recommendation of services by optimizing client relationships.
  • Educated clients on potential risks and rewards associated with various investments.
  • Collaborated with clients to develop customized investment portfolios

· Drafting and revising wills.

Financial Advisor

Old Mutual Group Schemes
Port Elizabeth
06.2014 - 11.2017
  • Studied financial documents to identify potential areas needing improvement.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to maximize satisfaction.
  • Presented financial plans and investment recommendations to clients.
  • Researched current economic trends and investment opportunities to stay abreast of financial markets.
  • Educated clients on financial topics and best practices.
  • Recommended specific investments to help clients meet financial goals.
  • Analyzed financial needs of clients and developed tailored strategies to meet goals.
  • Monitored and updated financial plans to comply with client goals.
  • Assisted clients with budgeting and cash flow management..
  • Updated clients on changes in tax laws and other regulations affecting investments.
  • Devised comprehensive financial plans for clients to achieve short and long-term financial goals.
  • Informed clients of strategies for reducing debt and maximizing savings.
  • Researched and evaluated potential investment products for clients.
  • Helped clients make informed decisions about financial future.
  • Created financial models to analyze and evaluate investment strategies.
  • Implemented exit strategies for clients to transition out of investments.

Education

Honours - Public Administration

Walter Sisulu University
Queenstown, South Africa
01.2022 - 2023.12

Advanced Diploma - Public Management

Walter Sisulu University
Queenstown, South Africa
01.2020 - 2021.12

National Diploma - Marketing

Walter Sisulu University
East London, South Africa
01.2009 - 2011.12

No Degree - RE5 Certificate

Milpark Business School
South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

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Work Availability

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Quote

" The content of your character is your choice. " Day by day, what you choose, what you think and what you do is who you become"
Heraclitus

Timeline

Sales Support Consultant

Absa Private Wealth
03.2023 - Current

Honours - Public Administration

Walter Sisulu University
01.2022 - 2023.12

Advanced Diploma - Public Management

Walter Sisulu University
01.2020 - 2021.12

Sales Consultant

Absa
07.2019 - 02.2023

Financial Advisor

Absa
01.2018 - 06.2019

Financial Advisor

Old Mutual Group Schemes
06.2014 - 11.2017

National Diploma - Marketing

Walter Sisulu University
01.2009 - 2011.12

No Degree - RE5 Certificate

Milpark Business School
04.2001 -
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