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Lerato  Matthews

Lerato Matthews

Executive Head Of Broker Services Johannesburg

Summary

Implements strategic and tactical marketing campaigns to drive Broker engagement and sales. Bringing solid history of success in Business Development as well as program operations efficiency, conversion rates and performance. Well-versed in both direct as well as traditional marketing approaches.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages

Work History

Executive Head Of Broker Services Johannesburg

Santam
Johannesburg
04.2020 - Current
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through relationship management.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
  • Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet KPA's .
  • Implemented strong hiring and training techniques to promote team cohesiveness and streamline overall workflow.

Regional Manager Limpopo and Mpumalanga

Santam
06.2015 - 04.2020
  • Leveraged profit opportunities by recruiting top talent and managing brand image to exceed plan performance.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Grew market share by building strong vendor network and customer-oriented retail store and services.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
  • Built and deepened partnerships with industry leaders to strengthen collaborative efforts and promote mutual profitability.

Call Center Commercial Sales Manager

OUTsurance
Centurion
07.2011 - 05.2015

Motivated team to meet and exceed sales goals.

  • Developed strategic initiatives based upon company objectives aimed at accelerating growth.
  • Analyzed sales data and developing strategies and action plans.
  • Planned, coordinated and implemented commercial sales functions and processes.
  • Set production goals to exceed budget expectations.
  • Provided local market insight and identified trends.
  • Mentored junior sales staff to maximize revenues and employee satisfaction, boosting profit levels in Commercial sales division.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.

Call Center Sales Team Manager

OUTsurance
Centurion
06.2008 - 07.2011
  • Accomplishes financial objectives by:
  • Forecasting requirements
  • Preparing an annual budget
  • Scheduling expenditures
  • Analyzing variances
  • Initiating corrective actions
  • Maintain staff by: Recruiting, Selecting Orientating, Training employees & developing personal growth opportunities
  • Scheduling of Rosters
  • Carry out Performance reviews
  • Reporting to management
  • Complaint resolution
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.


Call Center Sales Advisor

OUTsurance
04.2007 - 06.2008
  • Lead Generation
  • Converting leads to sales
  • Reaching sales targets
  • Reason for leaving
  • Promoted
  • Company

Regional Sales Consultant

ABSA Vehicle Finance
01.2005 - 04.2007
  • In search of a better earning opportunity, Maximize the customer service relationship
  • Retain current ABSA clients
  • Recruit new Vehicle finance clients
  • Reduce potential losses
  • Minimize time wastage
  • Reach monthly targets and SLA mpa
  • Complete Securities
  • General Administration
  • Interfacing with dealers on Contracts in
  • Progress
  • Sign up clients
  • Quality control of files submitted
  • Reason for leaving
  • In search of a better earning opportunity| Page

Education

High School Diploma -

Capricorn High School
Polokwane
01.2003 - 12.2003

FMP - Management

GIBS
Johannesburg
01.2010 - 12.2010

SMDP - Managemet

University of Stellebosch
Johannesburg
01.2017 - 12.2017

FLP - Management

University of Cape Town
Johannesburg
03.2018 - 03.2019

Future Leaders - Business Management

HAVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
Johannesburg
01.2021 - 02.2022

Skills

    Business development and planning

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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Future Leaders - Business Management

HAVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
01.2021 - 02.2022

Executive Head Of Broker Services Johannesburg

Santam
04.2020 - Current

FLP - Management

University of Cape Town
03.2018 - 03.2019

SMDP - Managemet

University of Stellebosch
01.2017 - 12.2017

Regional Manager Limpopo and Mpumalanga

Santam
06.2015 - 04.2020

Call Center Commercial Sales Manager

OUTsurance
07.2011 - 05.2015

FMP - Management

GIBS
01.2010 - 12.2010

Call Center Sales Team Manager

OUTsurance
06.2008 - 07.2011

Call Center Sales Advisor

OUTsurance
04.2007 - 06.2008

Regional Sales Consultant

ABSA Vehicle Finance
01.2005 - 04.2007

High School Diploma -

Capricorn High School
01.2003 - 12.2003
Lerato MatthewsExecutive Head Of Broker Services Johannesburg