Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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SIBONELO NDLOVU

Financial Advisor
30 SandPiper Road, Montclair,KZN

Summary

Personable candidate committed to helping clients meet financial goals. Extensive experience developing and implementing investment strategies tailored to clients' individual needs and objectives. Passionate about providing sound financial advice and helping clients reach financial goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Financial Advisor

Sanlam
04.2019 - Current
  • Helped clients make informed decisions about financial future.
  • Studied financial documents to identify potential areas needing improvement.
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on individual needs.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies while serving clients'' best interests.

Sales Executive

AVBOB
01.2015 - 03.2019
  • Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.
  • Managed pipeline efficiently, prioritizing tasks according to urgency/importance while maintaining focus on long-term objectives.
  • Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
  • Exceeded sales goals by implementing aggressive sales programs, overhauling processes and facilitating market development.
  • Exceeded quarterly targets consistently through diligent prospecting and tailored product presentations.
  • Boosted sales revenue by cultivating strong client relationships and implementing effective sales strategies.

Business Advisor

Small Enterprise Development Agency
05.2011 - 12.2014
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Negotiated and resolved disputes between stakeholders finding mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Facilitated workshops and trainings to enhance employee skills and productivity, contributing to overall company success.
  • Recommended initiatives to improve performance and maximize return on sales incentives.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Improved operational efficiency for clients through detailed analysis of their current processes and recommending adjustments.

Sales Advisor

AutoPedigree
03.2009 - 01.2011
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Delivered informative presentations at trade shows, resulting in numerous valuable leads and partnerships.
  • Provided expert product knowledge to customers, leading to informed purchasing decisions and increased satisfaction levels.
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
  • Managed key accounts, resulting in increased repeat business and higher revenue growth.

Sales Agent

Absa Bank
01.2006 - 10.2009
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
  • Identified new areas of opportunity within existing accounts by offering additional products or services based on their needs analysis results.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.

Assistant Production Manager

Frame Textiles
Mobeni, Durban
01.1996 - 06.2006
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Education

Associate of Science - Textile Technology

Durban University of Technology
Durban
04.2001 -

Skills

Banking

Accomplishments

Successfully published 3 books

Passionately involved in community development programs

driven school transformation programs that turned around poor performing schools

Certification

NQF6 Business Management and Administration

Timeline

NQF6 Business Management and Administration

01-2020

Financial Advisor

Sanlam
04.2019 - Current

NQF 5 Strategic Management

01-2019

Sales Executive

AVBOB
01.2015 - 03.2019

Business Advisor

Small Enterprise Development Agency
05.2011 - 12.2014

Sales Advisor

AutoPedigree
03.2009 - 01.2011

Sales Agent

Absa Bank
01.2006 - 10.2009

Associate of Science - Textile Technology

Durban University of Technology
04.2001 -

Assistant Production Manager

Frame Textiles
01.1996 - 06.2006
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