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Work History
Education
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FUZILE MAKHAYA

white city,South Africa

Summary

Diligent customer service professional successful at satisfying different types of customers with creative and knowledgeable solutions. Leads teams of customer service-focused professionals to improve customer ratings, reduce complaints and increase business. Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires and providing customized solutions to build loyalty. Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Customer Experience Specialist

ParcelHero
10.2023 - Current

-Develop and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and stakeholders

- Identify opportunities for new business and create sales strategies to meet customer needs

-Negotiate contracts and agreements related to services, pricing, delivery, and payment terms

-. Prepare and present sales presentations to key accounts

- Monitor key account performance and provide reports to management

- Develop and implement strategic plans to maximize customer satisfaction and sales

-. Review customer feedback and adjust strategies accordingly

-. Manage customer accounts, including order entry, invoicing and collections

-. Work with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of service and products

-. Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify potential opportunities

Order fulfillment Specialist

Bridgestone
1 2015 - 9 2022
  • -Working together with customers and accounts managers to provide and process information in response to sale, queries and about products and services information. -Customer orders : Ensure orders and processed accurately and on time, Deliveries - assist with discrepancies, delays relating to deliveries. -Builds a network of effective and meaningful relationships at all levels to maximize business opportunities -Monitoring and proactive reporting including proposals and recommendations for the management team. -Responsible for the overall service delivery, customer support and relationship management of Bridgestone customers -Engage with customers across various functions and multiple levels within their organisations Nationally

Customer Communication Consultant

EY
06.2014 - 05.2015
  • -Field incoming calls and take appropriate action to resolve -Log issues on the customer tracking database and issue ticket numbers to customers -Direct calls to appropriate customer departments to resolve (including deactivation of accounts, requests for refunds, settlement of accounts -Make outgoing calls to provide customer feedback to issues resolved or as required by the technical team

Exports Clerk

FedEx
12.2013 - 05.2014
  • -Develop clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers -Responsible for the resolution of customer problems and complaints -Coordinates sales effort with the marketing, sales management, accounts and logistics departments to ensure excellent customer service

Customer Service Representative

DHL
09.2011 - 11.2013
  • -To assist irate DHL priority account clients with all things customer service related with regards to the imports and exports of goods in and out of the country -Prepare quotations -Compile daily and monthly reports on progress and quantity of shipments -Generated POD's for deliveries

Financial Advisor

OUTsurance
06.2010 - 08.2011
  • -Convert lead/quotes to sales in terms of the minimum quantity and quality targets that are in place including but not limited to: Minimum monthly premium written Average premium value Nett conversion ratio of quotes to sales Facility quality target -Cancellation ratio

Cold Calling Sales Agent

Direct Channel Marketing
05.2007 - 06.2010
  • -Makes outgoing customer calls or cold calls in order to sell products and services -Answers questions about product specifications and pricing

Education

Bachelor of Business administration -

Mancosa

Business Administration and Management - undefined

Merseta
01.2016 - 01.2016

Fais Credit 32 (Financial Advisor) - undefined

FirstRand STI Learning
01.2010 - undefined

Matric Certificate (grade 12) - undefined

Trinity Secondary School
01.2001 - 01.2006

Skills

SAP knowledge

Supply chain understanding and knowledge

Strong communication skills

Strong personal presence

Analytical & Process thinking

Ability to meet critical deadlines with good planning and organization skills

Good team player

Results oriented and self-motivated

Pro-active and customer-oriented mindset

Languages

English
IsiZulu
Sesotho
IsiXhosa
Xitsonga

References

  • Ellen Sekhoestane, DHL, Manager, 081 440 2436
  • Ennis Moore, Outsurance, 083 340 5223

Timeline

Customer Experience Specialist

ParcelHero
10.2023 - Current

Business Administration and Management - undefined

Merseta
01.2016 - 01.2016

Customer Communication Consultant

EY
06.2014 - 05.2015

Exports Clerk

FedEx
12.2013 - 05.2014

Customer Service Representative

DHL
09.2011 - 11.2013

Financial Advisor

OUTsurance
06.2010 - 08.2011

Fais Credit 32 (Financial Advisor) - undefined

FirstRand STI Learning
01.2010 - undefined

Cold Calling Sales Agent

Direct Channel Marketing
05.2007 - 06.2010

Matric Certificate (grade 12) - undefined

Trinity Secondary School
01.2001 - 01.2006

Order fulfillment Specialist

Bridgestone
1 2015 - 9 2022

Bachelor of Business administration -

Mancosa
FUZILE MAKHAYA