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Itumeleng Lekata
Bloemfontein
Summary
I am self-motivated and hardworking female with the determination to make it to top management level. Through further training and education I have accomplished a greater understanding of commercial business environment and hope to use my acquired skills and experience to reach my goals. I demonstrate adaptability, maintain a positive outlook, manage stress well and work constructively under pressure with little or no supervision. I am self-driven, committed, consistent and I produce work of a high quality.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Sales Consultant
BTM EDU
Bloemfontein
09.2024 - Current
- Utilised approved selling techniques to effectively promote products and exceed sales targets.
- Built strong customer relationships that led to increased sales targets achievement.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
Field Sales Representative
Diplomat Distributors (Pty) Ltd
Bloemfontein
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Achieved market coverage through strategic planning and execution, Facilitated sales and distribution processes to optimise efficiency targets as well as Executed trade coverage plan to strengthen market presence.
- Managed daily resources including vehicle, POS, merchandising materials, stock, and mobile phone to support operational efficiency.
- Executed merchandising initiatives in line with established standards to enhance retail presentation.
- Addressed field and trade-related issues at store level, delivering market intelligence insights to management.
- Developed and updated the retail outlet universe database.
Sales Representative
Simba PepsiCo
Bloemfontein
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Supported route sales representative during peak periods to maintain operational efficiency.
- Delivered the correct stock to the customer according to the invoice.
- Processed buy backs, returns, and damaged stock from customers to streamline inventory management.
- Updated point of sale to maintain specification displays and enhance in-store visibility.
- Rotated stock and merchandised products to optimise product availability and presentation.
- (Contract ended)
Fitting Consultant
Jaff & Company Ltd
Remote
04.2011 - 02.2018
- Operated in field as fitting consultant specialising in corporate wardrobe to meet client needs.
- Familiarised with fitting rollout plans and coordinated fitting sessions, ensuring timely scheduling of dates and times.
- Ensured clear understanding of garment names to facilitate effective fitting process.
- Understood available sizes per garment and fabric options to assist clients effectively.
- Understanding the facilities basket options and compulsory use of specific garments worn Monday-Friday.
- (Business rescue took over and eventually the company closed down)
Promotions Team Leadear
MTN (Fifa Fan Fest World Cup)
Bloemfontein
06.2010 - 07.2010
- Constant communication with all the sponsors and stakeholders, planning, managing and directing all daily events.
- Team leader coordinating events and process at the FIFA FAN FEST PARK in Bloemfontein for the 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP.
- Conducted briefings for promoters at designated posts during events.
- Giving report and feedback at the end of each day to management on a daily basis.
- (1 month contract)
Education
Matric -
Navalsig High School
Bloemfontein12-2002
Skills
- Sales Strategy
- Basic Computer Skills
- Good Communication Skills
- Tenacity
- Self-Starter
- Honest
- Responsible
- Reliable
- Hard-Working
- Positive Attitude
- Neat & Well Presented
- Loyal
Certification
- Bronze Award, 2018-11-01, For Outstanding Performance.
- Food & Beverage Sales, 2019-06-01, 17 Credits Obtained.
Accomplishments
- Implemented a follow-up system for default payments, improving customer resolutions by 20%.
- Successfully collected overdue home loan payments, reducing default rate by 15%.
- Led a team of promoters during the 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP, coordinating daily events attended by 5,000+ fans.
- Liaised effectively with sponsors and stakeholders to ensure smooth operation of FIFA FAN FEST PARK.
- Diplomat Distributors achieved and exceeded target 5 months in succession.
Interests
Timeline
Field Sales Consultant
BTM EDU
09.2024 - Current
Field Sales Representative
Diplomat Distributors (Pty) Ltd
11.2021 - 11.2023
Sales Representative
Simba PepsiCo
03.2018 - 07.2019
Fitting Consultant
Jaff & Company Ltd
04.2011 - 02.2018
Promotions Team Leadear
MTN (Fifa Fan Fest World Cup)
06.2010 - 07.2010
Matric -
Navalsig High School