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Kerry-Lee Taylor

Kerry-Lee Taylor

Durban,South Africa

Summary

A dedicated professional with a strong ability to work independently and foster client relationships, demonstrating expertise in menu planning and forecasting. Proficient in Salesforce and computer literate, ensuring effective communication and leadership in training staff while adhering to health and safety regulations. Committed to exploring new business opportunities with a trustworthy approach, aiming to leverage skills for continued career growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4037
4037
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sales Consultant

Illy Coffee Clippa
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
05.2025 - Current
  • Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs.
  • Used sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services
  • Cold Calling
  • Developed long lasting client relationships by consistently exceeding expectations with exceptional service
  • Followed up with existing customers to provide additional support and address concerns.
  • Nurtured leads through consistent follow-ups, ultimately converting prospects into satisfied customers.
  • Responded to telephone and in person requests for inormation
  • Attended ongoing training sessions to stay current on industry trends, market conditions and product offerings applying knowledge gained to better serve customers.
  • Handling product complaints
  • Contributing positively towards sales targets
  • Managing over 70 customers

Private Label Sales Consultant

Bidfood
04.2016 - 05.2024
  • Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Engaged with customers to better understand needs and deliver excellent service
  • Identifying business opportunities to grow the market
  • Grow the basket with current customers by introducing new products
  • Contribute positively towards achievement of sales targets set out for the team
  • Participate in projects designed to generate revenue for the business
  • Month End Reports
  • Food costing
  • Menu planning
  • Training of staff
  • In house chef
  • Handling product complaints
  • Keeping abreast with food trends and new developments
  • Delivered interactive cooking presentations and demonstrations at customer venues as well as in house demo kitchen.

Project Manager

Capitol Caterers
02.2008 - 03.2014
  • Planning of menu's and special dietary menu's
  • Food Costings
  • Supervising managers and kitchen staff
  • Training of staff
  • Ensuring health and safety regulations are strictly observed
  • Monitoring the quality of the food and service provided to all functions
  • Maintain stock levels and ordering of stock
  • Dealing with staff and client issues
  • Keeping abreast of food trends and developments
  • Monthly Reports

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Entrepreneurship Skills And Business Fundamentals

Seda
Durban
11.2023

Some College (No Degree) -

Varsity College
Pietermaritzburg
11.2012

Skills

  • Ability to Work Independently
  • Client relationships
  • Computer Literate
  • Confident
  • Forecasting
  • Good communication skills
  • Good team player
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Leadership Skills
  • Menu planning
  • New business opportunities
  • Salesforce
  • Training of staff
  • Trustworthy

Languages

English

Education

Entrepreneurship skills and Business Fundamentals Nov 2023

Timeline

Sales Consultant

Illy Coffee Clippa
05.2025 - Current

Private Label Sales Consultant

Bidfood
04.2016 - 05.2024

Project Manager

Capitol Caterers
02.2008 - 03.2014

Some College (No Degree) - Entrepreneurship Skills And Business Fundamentals

Seda

Some College (No Degree) -

Varsity College

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