Overview
Work History
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Diana Loke Lefulesele

Diana Loke Lefulesele

Collection Clerk
Bloemfontein

Overview

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Language
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English

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Sesotho

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Setswana

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Isizulu

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Isixhosa

10
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years of professional experience
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Passed grade 12

Work History

Sales Agent

B2B Data company
Bloemfontein , Free state
2021.02 - 2024.06

Manage and recover over due payments from customers or clients.

Tracking payments

Contacting debtors

Negotiating repayments plans

Maintaining accurate records of collection activities

Posting of payments

Respond to customer inquiries

  • Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
  • Increased sales revenue by consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets.
  • Enhanced product knowledge through continuous training and professional development opportunities.
  • Achieved top performer status within the company due to consistent high sales numbers.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service and regular followups.
  • Expanded client base by diligently prospecting new leads and effectively presenting product offerings.
  • Delivered engaging sales presentations tailored specifically towards individual client needs, demonstrating a deep understanding of their business and industry.
  • Improved overall customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing tailored solutions.
  • Provided superior service to customers by quickly and courteously responding to requests, inquiries, suggestions and concerns.
  • Identified new areas of opportunity within existing accounts by offering additional products or services based on their needs analysis results.
  • Negotiated contracts with prospective clients, helping to secure long-term business partnerships.
  • Explained features and advantages of [Type] products or services to promote sales.
  • Leveraged CRM software to efficiently track leads, manage contacts, and monitor progress toward goals.
  • Boosted referral rates by cultivating positive relationships with satisfied customers who were eager to recommend our products/services to others.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
  • Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
  • Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
  • Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
  • Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.

Customer Service Representative

Telkom Soc
Bloemfontein, Free state
2011.10 - 2014.12
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.

Debt Collector

Veri Cred Credit bureau
Bloemfontein, Free state
2011.05 - 2011.09
  • Worked in call center environment handling manual and automatically dialed outbound calls.
  • Resolved customer disputes and disagreements through professional, calm communication to find mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Maintained consistently high success rate of collecting on overdue accounts.
  • Provided excellent customer service during difficult conversations, empathizing with debtors while remaining firm on repayment expectations.

Debt Collector

Ramothello and Tsotetsi Attorneys
Bloemfontein, Free state
2009.05 - 2009.12
  • Monitored customer accounts for payment delinquency and initiated collection efforts.
  • Streamlined collections process, implementing efficient tracking methods for outstanding debts.
  • Reduced delinquency rates with consistent follow-up calls and persuasive communication techniques.
  • Reduced delinquency rates, diligently monitoring accounts to identify and address early signs of financial distress.
  • Maintained compliance with all federal and state debt collection laws, ensuring ethical collection practices.
  • Generated and distributed monthly customer statements.
  • Deployed automated system tracking and skip tracing to locate hard-to-find, re-located customers.
  • Enhanced team performance with regular training sessions on negotiation and communication techniques.
  • Improved debt recovery rates by implementing effective negotiation strategies and maintaining professionalism in challenging situations.
  • Initiated contact with debtors to enquire about financial status and negotiate repayment terms.
  • Secured significant debt recoveries, employing persuasive negotiation tactics to encourage prompt payment.
  • Built strong relationships with debtors, fostering cooperative environment for discussing and resolving outstanding debts.
  • Worked with customer to create debt repayment plan based on current financial condition.

Education

Certificate - Marketing Management

Mother Tvet College
Bloemfontein
2016.01 - 2017.12

Certificate - Pc End User Support

Universal College of Outcomes
Bloemfontein
10.2010

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Listening Skills

Selling Skills

Negotiation skills

Timeline

Sales Agent

B2B Data company
2021.02 - 2024.06

Certificate - Marketing Management

Mother Tvet College
2016.01 - 2017.12

Customer Service Representative

Telkom Soc
2011.10 - 2014.12

Debt Collector

Veri Cred Credit bureau
2011.05 - 2011.09

Debt Collector

Ramothello and Tsotetsi Attorneys
2009.05 - 2009.12

Certificate - Pc End User Support

Universal College of Outcomes
Diana Loke LefuleseleCollection Clerk