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Chris Umba
Manager
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in logistics and transportation industries and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over a five-year career. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities. Accomplished Sales Manager offering five years of experience developing and maximizing delivery sales. Successful record of expanding network connections through persuasive brand imaging. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level sales and management position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sales Manager
Aron Transport Services
Johannesburg
02.2017 - Current
- Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
- Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Collaborated with advertising group to create uniformity between advertising messages and retail incentives.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
Sales Representative
DimexNet South Africa
Johannesburg
01.2014 - 04.2016
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Education
Matric Certificate -
Bantori College
Braamfontein, Johannesburg South Africa 04.2004 - 04.2005
Sound Engineering - Music Management
Damelin College
Bramfontein 04.2007 - 04.2009
Skills
Business development and planning
Sales processes
B to B sales
Analytical problem solver
Systems and software programs
Relationship building
Trained in consumer marketing
Decisive
Solution selling
Direct sales
Product and service sales
Extensive personal network
Problem Solver
Sales expertise
Positive and upbeat
Sales presentations
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Nominated as top sales manager 2019 and 2020
Interests
Timeline
Sales Manager
Aron Transport Services
02.2017 - Current
Sales Representative
DimexNet South Africa
01.2014 - 04.2016
Sound Engineering - Music Management
Damelin College
04.2007 - 04.2009
Matric Certificate -
Bantori College
04.2004 - 04.2005