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Kerwin Manuel

Kerwin Manuel

Large Enterprise Account Manager
Roodepoort

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Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

HybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementPersonal development programs

Summary

Enterprise professional with solid history of managing high-profile accounts and delivering impactful client solutions. Known for fostering collaborative environments and consistently achieving targeted outcomes. Reliably adaptable to changing demands, leveraging strategic thinking and negotiation skills to drive success.

Overview

2
2
Languages
24
24
years of professional experience
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2
Languages

Work History

Large Enterprise Account Manager

Cartrack
Johannesburg
10.2025 - Current
  • Developed strategic account plans to enhance client engagement and retention.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities within key accounts.
  • Facilitated regular business reviews to align services with client objectives.
  • Negotiated contract terms, ensuring favorable conditions for both parties.
  • Leveraged CRM systems to track account performance and customer satisfaction metrics.
  • Collaborated with product development teams to tailor offerings based on client feedback.
  • Collaborated with customers to learn business operations and capitalize on upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
  • Enhanced client relationships by actively engaging with key stakeholders and addressing their concerns.
  • Facilitated regular meetings with clients to review progress, address concerns, and discuss future opportunities.
  • Managed complex projects effectively, coordinating resources and timelines to meet client expectations.
  • Increased revenue growth by identifying new opportunities within enterprise accounts and developing strategic partnerships.
  • Developed strategic account plans to identify growth opportunities and drive revenue expansion.

Performance Manager/ Key Account Manager

Autotrader South Africa
Johannesburg
11.2015 - 10.2025
  • Commercial Autotrader Dealer growth and retentions
  • Responsible for taking the Autofuzion and Instant Offer products to Market from concept
  • New Business Development
  • Customer Retention
  • Maintain a healthy Sales pipeline
  • Mentored team members on best practices for performance management and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to align departmental goals with organizational objectives, fostering a shared vision.
  • Implemented customized coaching plans for individual team members, empowering them to reach their full potential.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed key performance metrics to identify trends and drive data-driven decision-making.
  • For the Dealerships I assist and advise them on how to maximise their digital advertising
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement and operational efficiency.

Business Development Manager

Fusion Software Solutions
Randburg, Johannesburg
08.2014 - 11.2015
  • Developing and presenting proposals for future and existing clients
  • Conducted presentations and negotiations with potential clients to secure contracts and agreements.
  • Mentored junior team members in effective sales techniques, fostering a high-performance culture within the organization.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Completing of Tender and Vendor documentation
  • Conducting Regular Client visits
  • Developed and executed strategic partnerships to drive revenue growth.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities and target segments.
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to support long-term business objectives and client retention.

Account/Business Development Manager

CMH VUWANI, IT reseller(Part of the First Technology Group)
Midrand
03.2013 - 08.2014
  • Sourcing and establishing new clients
  • Maintaining business relationships
  • Developing and presenting proposals for future and existing clients
  • Achieving monthly set targets
  • Completing daily sales reports that are then reviewed by the General Manager
  • Growing existing business from clients
  • Generating of Sales (Cross and Up selling)
  • Cold Calling
  • Completing of Tender and Vendor documentation

Department Head (Customer Service, Procurement and Marketing/Sales)

InterGlobal Private Medical Insurance LLB
Woodmead, Sandton
05.2009 - 06.2012
  • At InterGlobal PMI: I asked the Company to Purchase a Card Printing Machine, which enabled my team and I to drastically improve our SLA agreement on the Delivery of membership Cards
  • Led strategic initiatives enhancing operational efficiency across departments.
  • Developed and implemented policies ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Team Manager

British Gas Account, CCN – now AEGIS
10.2008 - 03.2009
  • Managed a Call Centre Team
  • Led team performance initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement actionable strategies.
  • Managed conflict resolution within teams, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Oversaw scheduling and resource allocation to optimize service delivery across departments.
  • Drove compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining high standards of service quality and safety.
  • Boosted employee satisfaction through regular performance reviews, constructive feedback, and personal development plans.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional departments to drive cohesive efforts towards common goals and objectives.

Personal Lending Team Leader (Sales)

ABSA Bank
Johannesburg
11.2007 - 09.2008
  • Managed Call Centre teams selling unsecured lending products
  • Led cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve customer satisfaction scores.
  • Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and team cohesion.
  • Managed conflict resolution within teams, promoting a collaborative work environment.
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
  • Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
  • Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
  • Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Provided ongoing support to direct reports, addressing concerns or questions promptly so they could remain focused on their tasks.
  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
  • Coordinated resources effectively to meet project deadlines and achieve desired results.
  • Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency, reducing turnaround times for critical tasks.
  • Promoted culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from all organizational levels and implementing actionable changes.

Customer Relationship Manager

Discovery Health
06.2005 - 10.2007
  • New Business Relationship Management
  • Medical Aid related
  • Managed Broker network queries
  • Led cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery processes, resulting in streamlined operations and improved efficiency.
  • Mentored junior staff on best practices in customer relationship management, fostering a culture of excellence and support.
  • Managed customer relations on ongoing basis to maximize customer retention.
  • Developed long-term relationships with customers through personalized interactions, ensuring loyalty and repeat business.
  • Implemented CRM systems to track customer interactions, leading to more efficient follow-ups and enhanced customer experiences.

Call Agent/ Retail Banker

Nedbank
Durban And Fourways
11.2002 - 06.2005

Managed Retail Customers

  • Managed high-volume inbound and outbound calls efficiently, ensuring prompt customer service responses.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and issues through effective communication and problem-solving techniques.
  • Trained new agents on call protocols and customer interaction strategies to enhance team performance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address complex customer requests and improve service delivery.
  • Built strong customer relationships with empathetic communication and active listening skills.
  • Balanced high call volume while maintaining composure under pressure, resulting in satisfied customers and positive feedback ratings.
  • Sold Retail Banking Products

Education

Some College (No Degree) - PC Engineering

Varsity College
Sandton

High School Diploma -

Allen Glen High
Allens Nek Roodepoort
12.1999

Some College (No Degree) - Project Management

Udemy
On-line

Skills

Sales presentations

Key account management

Pipeline management

CRM proficiency

Influencing skills

Accomplishments

  • At InterGlobal PMI: I asked the Company to Purchase a Card Printing Machine, which enabled my team and I to drastically improve our SLA agreement on the Delivery of membership Cards
  • At Autotrader: In 2020 we underwent a Retrenchment process, to help save my team and my job; I created a new role and internal process with Objectives for the team to meet as Sales Support staff. This has been partially implemented by the Company I have always exceeded in. my KPI and Sales target so much so that I even shared my success with my team

Software

Hubspot

Salesforce

SAP

Google

Timeline

Large Enterprise Account Manager

Cartrack
10.2025 - Current

Performance Manager/ Key Account Manager

Autotrader South Africa
11.2015 - 10.2025

Business Development Manager

Fusion Software Solutions
08.2014 - 11.2015

Account/Business Development Manager

CMH VUWANI, IT reseller(Part of the First Technology Group)
03.2013 - 08.2014

Department Head (Customer Service, Procurement and Marketing/Sales)

InterGlobal Private Medical Insurance LLB
05.2009 - 06.2012

Team Manager

British Gas Account, CCN – now AEGIS
10.2008 - 03.2009

Personal Lending Team Leader (Sales)

ABSA Bank
11.2007 - 09.2008

Customer Relationship Manager

Discovery Health
06.2005 - 10.2007

Call Agent/ Retail Banker

Nedbank
11.2002 - 06.2005

Some College (No Degree) - Project Management

Udemy

Some College (No Degree) - PC Engineering

Varsity College

High School Diploma -

Allen Glen High

Work Availability

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Languages

English (Native)
Afrikaans (Social/business Intermediate)

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Account/Relationship/Performance Management-Core
  • Building and sustaining strong working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
  • People and management skills, Managing an existing client base
  • Demonstrating behavior that is consistent with company and professional codes of conduct, Being able to respectfully and appropriately challenge the behaviors of others that is inconsistent with professional standards
  • Managing different points of view to create positive outcomes. Providing constructive written and verbal feedback on an on-going basis
  • Communication with confidence, impact and empathy to positively influence decisions and outcomes
  • Business Development-Core
  • Solid ability to close and negotiate at all level/Targeting potential customers

References

On Request

COMPUTER LITERACY/ INTERNAL TRAINING

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Advanced)
  • At Absa: Product training on Personal Loans, Revolving Loans and other lending Products, Conflict Management & Competency Based Interviewing
  • At Nedbank: Master, VISA and American Express Credit Card, Banking Platform
Kerwin ManuelLarge Enterprise Account Manager