Successful account representative provided ongoing support to ensure client satisfaction. Identified market trends, understood the competitive landscape and possessed excellent communication skills to explain customer options. Developed comprehensive knowledge of product lines to maximize profits while promoting customer satisfaction. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a junior manager-level Key Account Management position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Hi, I’m
BOIPELO PANDOR
Media Account Manager
Johannesburg
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
THE BRAND CARTEL (JHB)Bryanston
Key Account Management (Marketing)
04.2017 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
- Led team meetings and provided ongoing support for junior account managers, fostering professional development and team cohesion.
- Achieved revenue targets by developing targeted account strategies.
- Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop tailored solutions for key clients, resulting in higher customer satisfaction.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanour.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure seamless delivery of products or services to key clients.
- Managed over 50 calls per day for client acquisition
- Analysed data and generated reports on account performance, presenting insights to senior leadership for informed decision-making processes
- Analysed data and generated reports on account performance, presenting insights to senior leadership for informed decision-making processes
GLAM AFRICA MAGAZINERemote
Senior Editor
03.2019 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Streamlined workflow processes to improve efficiency in content production across print and digital platforms.
- Oversaw integration of digital assets such as videos, infographics, and interactive features that enhanced user experience on magazine's website.
- Set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership.
- Spearheaded special projects such as themed issues or supplements that drove additional interest from both readers and advertisers.
- Adapted editorial calendar to align with trending topics or breaking news events for timely coverage that resonated with readership demographics.
- Managed editorial process from concept to publication for on-time delivery of each issue.
- Enhanced reader engagement with compelling content, attention-grabbing headlines, and visually appealing layouts.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.
- Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
THE BRAND CARTEL (JHB)Sandton
Key Account Management (Marketing)
04.2017 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
- Led team meetings and provided ongoing support for junior account managers, fostering professional development and team cohesion.
- Achieved revenue targets by developing targeted account strategies.
- Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop tailored solutions for key clients, resulting in higher customer satisfaction.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure seamless delivery of products or services to key clients.
ELLE/GQ/GLAMOUR (CPT)Cape Town
Assistant Fashion Editor
01.2015 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Pitched content strategies and managed asset acquisition.
- Established and maintained relationships with luxury showrooms and high-end fashion houses for sample requests.
- Identified potential revenue streams through collaborations with influencers or affiliate marketing programs.
- Increased reader engagement with compelling fashion features and trend reports.
- Maintained editorial integrity by ensuring all published content adhered to established brand guidelines and ethical standards.
- Managed expenditures to keep budget in check.
- Visited numerous fashion PR houses and designers to acquire wardrobes for shoots.
- Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
- Selected relevant images to accompany content for maximum impact.
- Wrote over 20 articles a week on latest fashion, beauty, pop culture, jewelry and accessory trends
Education
UNISAPretoria, South Africa
Bachelor of Arts from Honours in Media Studies
04.2023 - 05.2024
University Overview
LISOFSandton, South Africa
Higher Certificate in Fashion Design, Tertiary from Fashion Design
01.2014 - 12.2014
University Overview
Varsity College/UNISASandton, South Africa
Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Marketing Management And Research
01.2007 - 02.2013
University Overview
Mafikeng High SchoolMafikeng, South Africa
High School Diploma
01.2001 - 12.2006
University Overview
Skills
Account Management
undefinedFeatured Work
Featured Work
- GLAM AFRICA OCT-DEC 2018
- GLAM AFRICA JAN-MAR 2019
- GLAM AFRICA MAR-JUN 2019
Personal Information
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/01/88
- Nationality: SOUTH AFRICAN
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
* Acted as Lorna Maseko's Brand Manager on behalf of The Brand Cartel. Arranged the cover shoot as part of PR activities.
* Acted as Creative Director for the DJ Zinhle cover shoot and
feature story as Digital Editor of Glam Africa
* Wrote a 3-page Travel Feature article about the journey to the Karoo and 5-Star luxury lodge
Timeline
UNISA
Bachelor of Arts from Honours in Media Studies
04.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Editor
GLAM AFRICA MAGAZINE
03.2019 - 02.2024
Key Account Management (Marketing)
THE BRAND CARTEL (JHB)
04.2017 - 02.2024
Key Account Management (Marketing)
THE BRAND CARTEL (JHB)
04.2017 - 03.2019
Assistant Fashion Editor
ELLE/GQ/GLAMOUR (CPT)
01.2015 - 03.2017
LISOF
Higher Certificate in Fashion Design, Tertiary from Fashion Design
01.2014 - 12.2014
Varsity College/UNISA
Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Marketing Management And Research
01.2007 - 02.2013
Mafikeng High School
High School Diploma
01.2001 - 12.2006
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