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Grace Banda

Manager In Training
Johannesburg

Summary

Ambitious management trainee with customer-focused approach and strong desire to learn all aspects, the goal is to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. A talented leader and communicator with good multitasking and organizational skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates

Work History

Manager in Training

Core Group (iStore)
Sandton
06.2023 - Current

I was put in different departments so I could understand the business better and learn the ins and outs of each role.

Sales Consultant

  • Actively and regularly participates in team meetings
  • Identifying key areas of improvement in existing sales strategies
  • Creating sales plans and recommends cost-effective sales practices
  • Generating useful insight about customer needs
  • Maintaining knowledge of business operations and product offerings
  • Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.

Admin Assistant

  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Performed DCU, cash ups, attended stock requests, daily register, trade ins, sct stock,receive stock and merchandising.

Technical Consultant

  • Assisted sales teams in closing deals by providing technical expertise, product demonstrations, and addressing customer concerns during sales process.
  • Enhanced interfaces to promote better functionality for users.

Assistant Manager

  • Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
  • Handled day-to-day customer or client questions via telephone or email.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement.
  • Stayed up to date on changing product and service options to provide top-notch support to customers and employees.
  • Conferred with customers each day to maintain current understanding of needs and preferences, resolve issues, and promote brand loyalty.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients, ensuring consistent business growth and exceptional service delivery.

Bookkeeping Learner

The Learning Organization
Brynston
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Wrote ICB international exams and passed on first attempt.

Admin Intern

TRS Stuffing Solutions
Woodmead
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Actively participated in team meetings, offering insightful suggestions that led to innovative problem-solving strategies.
  • Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Enhanced intern productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support.

Reason for leaving: Contract ended due to Covid19 national lockdown

Education

Level 3 - Bookkeeping

Institute of Certified Bookkeeping
Johannesburg, South Africa
12.2020 - 12.2021

BBA - Human Resources

Bachelor of Business Administration
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2017 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Fumana Comprehensive School
Katlehong, South Africa
01.2010 - 12.2014

Skills

Computer literate

Customer Service

Sales Techniques

Teamwork

Staff Supervision

Written Communication

Team building

Effective Communication

Multitasking Abilities

Computer literate

Certification

National Certificate, Bookkeeping NQF Level 3 (FASSET)

Timeline

Manager in Training

Core Group (iStore)
06.2023 - Current

National Certificate, Bookkeeping NQF Level 3 (FASSET)

12-2021

Bookkeeping Learner

The Learning Organization
12.2020 - 12.2021

Level 3 - Bookkeeping

Institute of Certified Bookkeeping
12.2020 - 12.2021

Certificate of completion, Online Marketing Foundation(LinkedIn Learning, 2020)

12-2020

Certificate of completion of the fundamentals of digital marketing (online), 2020

06-2020

Certificate of completion in Mobile Development, 2016

06-2020

Admin Intern

TRS Stuffing Solutions
01.2020 - 03.2020

BBA - Human Resources

Bachelor of Business Administration
01.2017 - 12.2019

Obtained a Mathematical Literacy certificate for best learner, 2012

05-2016

High School Diploma -

Fumana Comprehensive School
01.2010 - 12.2014
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