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Boitumelo Mthethwa

Boitumelo Mthethwa

Johannesburg,Gauteng

Summary

Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking. Organised and dependable with 8 years of sales experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Student Advisor

IMM Graduate School
Johannesburg, Gauteng
10.2020 - Current


 Responsible for selling all IMM Graduate School higher education programmes
 Assisting students with course information and general queries
 Maintain and update CRM database
 Create and adhere to sales processes and procedures, designed to increase
conversion rates and student registration experience
 The ability to close sales opportunities
 Demonstrates advanced product knowledge
 Contacting potential customers via telephone and email. Adheres to follow up processes and procedures
 Meets with clients, both in and out of the office
 Working towards KPI’s and achieving targets
 Identifying opportunities for new business within the market
 Paying attention to competitors and their activities within the industry
 Building long-term relationships with new and existing customers
 Ensuring that all administration is up to date and is in line with compliance

Call centre agent

Bayport Financial Services
Johannesburg, Gauteng
05.2018 - 07.2020
  • Handled customer queries focused on first-call resolution.
  • Handled high call volumes with accuracy and efficiency for optimum productivity.
  • Built positive customer rapport through friendly, professional communication.
  • Maintained call centre efficiencies, ensuring clear, effective communication with all departments.
  • Used outstanding problem-solving and communication skills to appease dissatisfied customers.
  • Achieved daily performance targets, aiding department progression towards sales goals.
  • Made 150+ outbound calls to businesses and individuals daily.
  • Cold calling and negotiating deals in order to close sales

Sales assistant

Chanson Fashions
Johannesburg
07.2014 - 01.2016
  • Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Worked energetically to maintain efficient operations during peak trading hours.
  • Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Assisted customers in locating specific items to boost satisfaction.
  • Shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing, organised displays to engage customers.
  • Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
  • Maintained knowledge of products and features to provide recommendations to customers.
  • Managed till operations by promptly and precisely scanning items, processing payments and issuing receipts.

Education

Bachelor of Philosophy - Marketing Management

IMM Graduate School
South Africa
07.2023 -

National Certificate - Paralegal Practice with Specialisation in HR and Employee Relations

Boston City Campus
South Africa
02.2016 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing Management

PC Training and Business College Pty (Ltd)
South Africa
02.2011 - 12.2014

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Sales expertise
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Face-to-face selling
  • Sales closing
  • Problem solving strength
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Telesales
  • Cold calling
  • Negotiating

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Philosophy - Marketing Management

IMM Graduate School
07.2023 -

Student Advisor

IMM Graduate School
10.2020 - Current

Call centre agent

Bayport Financial Services
05.2018 - 07.2020

National Certificate - Paralegal Practice with Specialisation in HR and Employee Relations

Boston City Campus
02.2016 - 11.2016

Sales assistant

Chanson Fashions
07.2014 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing Management

PC Training and Business College Pty (Ltd)
02.2011 - 12.2014
Boitumelo Mthethwa