Kabanga Cassandra KABANGU
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Johannesburg
Summary
Business Development Manager skilled in growing sales and improving stakeholder relations. Strategically-minded in capturing new business and leveraging dynamic market opportunities. Accomplished in exceeding targets with results-driven approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Business Development Manager
WCI Forum
Johannesburg
08.2022 - Current
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
Brand Manager
Benie Mwepu cosmetics
Johannesburg
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted research and analysis to determine brand positioning and messaging.
- Analyzed customer feedback and market trends to make informed decisions about product and brand messaging.
- Compiled product and customer data to generate informed profit projections.
- Researched and identified new opportunities for product and brand development.
Tour Consultant
African Eagle
Johannesburg
02.2016 - 02.2021
- Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
- Maintained operational proficiency in coordinating both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare as well as hotel and rental car reservations.
- Arranged travel accommodations for groups, couples, executives, and special needs clients.
- Supervised payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and promote special travel packages.
- Followed up with customers to increase customer service with travel plans.
Credit Controller
Akilanga
Johannesburg
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Maintaining and updating Liquid Travel records: rates and general information on suppliers and contacts.
- Researches all information on suppliers as needed and compares invoices against consultant’s quotation, suppliers’ contract and consultants’ voucher to verify
- Deadline to return documents to accounts department 48 hours.
- Liaise with all staff to ensure invoice cost matches before credit control manager runs monthly reports.
Education
Diplomat - Marketing
DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Durban, South Africa 02.2009 - 12.2012
Certificate - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS
Durban, Johannesburg 01.2008 - 01.2009
Skills
New Business Development
undefinedTimeline
Business Development Manager
WCI Forum
08.2022 - Current
Brand Manager
Benie Mwepu cosmetics
02.2021 - 12.2022
Tour Consultant
African Eagle
02.2016 - 02.2021
Credit Controller
Akilanga
01.2013 - 04.2015
Diplomat - Marketing
DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
02.2009 - 12.2012
Certificate - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS
01.2008 - 01.2009
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