Overview
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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
02.2021 - 06.2024

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
10.2011 - 12.2014
  • 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
05.2011 - 09.2011
  • 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
05.2009 - 12.2009
  • 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
01.2016 - 12.2017

Certificate - Pc End User Support

Universal College of Outcomes
Bloemfontein
10.2010

Skills

Computer skills

Timeline

Sales Agent

B2B Data company
02.2021 - 06.2024

Certificate - Marketing Management

Mother Tvet College
01.2016 - 12.2017

Customer Service Representative

Telkom Soc
10.2011 - 12.2014

Debt Collector

Veri Cred Credit bureau
05.2011 - 09.2011

Debt Collector

Ramothello and Tsotetsi Attorneys
05.2009 - 12.2009

Certificate - Pc End User Support

Universal College of Outcomes
Diana Loke LefuleseleCollection Clerk