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Lerato Joyce Makwela

Lerato Joyce Makwela

Real Estate Agent
Margate

Summary

A dedicated and results-driven professional with over seven years of managerial experience, primarily in leading profitable retail operations. Known for a hands-on approach, strong attention to detail, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. In addition to my retail background, I bring solid administrative expertise and practical experience in the real estate sector, which have further strengthened my organizational, communication, and client relationship skills. I have a proven track record of meeting targets, streamlining processes, and creating customer-focused environments—skills that are highly transferable and valuable across various industries.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Real estate agent

Real and Proper T
01.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated property sales and rentals by conducting market research, organizing viewings, and negotiating offers to achieve optimal outcomes for clients.
  • Built and maintained client relationships through personalized service, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Prepared and managed contracts, listings, and marketing materials, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and increasing property visibility.

Sales Associate

Vox Fibre
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.

Department Manager

H&M
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for all sales functions.
  • Setting Sales and budgets according to store’s KPI’s.
  • Planning and maintaining all work systems.
  • Inventory Control.
  • Visual Merchandising.
  • Store Operations.

Store Manager

Levi’s
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Recruiting and training of staff members.
  • Working with weekly and monthly KPI’s to achieve companies’ vision and goals to reach monthly and yearly targets.
  • Customer service
  • Inventory Control.
  • Marketing store and Visual Merchandising.

Store Manager

Nine West and Forever New
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Responsible for store image, sales, and merchandising.
  • Recruiting and training of staff.
  • Store operations and Customer service.

Education

Bachelor’s - communication science

University of South Africa
01.2025

Matric - undefined

HoersKool Pietersburg
01.2010

Skills

  • Leadership and Team development
  • Operations Management
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Goal orientated
  • Sales and visual Merchandising
  • Lead follow up

    Negotiation

References

Christopher, Combrink, 0726811949

Timeline

Sales Associate

Vox Fibre
03.2023 - 08.2023

Real estate agent

Real and Proper T
01.2023 - Current

Department Manager

H&M
01.2016 - 01.2020

Store Manager

Levi’s
01.2014 - 01.2016

Store Manager

Nine West and Forever New
01.2012 - 01.2014

Matric - undefined

HoersKool Pietersburg

Bachelor’s - communication science

University of South Africa
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