Lesedi Nakedi
Johannesburg
Summary
I consider myself to be a disciplined and dedicated professional, holding a Bachelor of Social Science in Politics and Management along with a postgraduate diploma in business administration. I have vast leadership and community service accolades to my name and i am currently a Junior account manager at VAT IT.
My studies and experience have enabled me to develop skills regarding policy briefs, research reports, presentations, problem solving and stakeholder management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Junior Account Manager
VAT IT
10.2023 - Current
- I maintain detailed records of client interactions, utilizing the CRM software to track progress and ensure timely followups.
- I assist senior account managers in creating customized proposals for high-value clients, securing profitable contracts.
- I address problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
- I collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for account growth and retention.
Research Associate
Vat IT
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Market Research: Conducting research to identify potential markets, customer segments, and emerging trends.
- Prospect Identification: Identifying and profiling potential leads or customers who may be interested in the company's services.
- Delivered curated, highly targeted, and accurate lead lists for the sales team
- Data Analysis: Analyzing data to extract meaningful insights that can be used to refine sales strategies
- Reporting: Presenting research findings and recommendations to the sales team
Business Development Executive
The Delta
06.2022 - 03.2023
- My key responsibilities included generating leads, analyzing and prospecting top tier leads; consulting with founders, startups and C-level executives to uncover how to best solve their business challenges
- I owned the full customer journey; prospecting, qualifying, pitching, contracting, onboarding and nurturing.
- I worked closely with marketing to drive business development objectives and company growth aspirations.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Management - Management And Business Administration
Wits Business School
Johannesburg, South Africa 02.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Social Science - Political Science and Management
Monash University
Johannesburg 02.2017 - 11.2020
Skills
Microsoft Office Packages (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Timeline
Junior Account Manager
VAT IT
10.2023 - Current
Research Associate
Vat IT
03.2023 - 10.2023
Business Development Executive
The Delta
06.2022 - 03.2023
Postgraduate Diploma in Management - Management And Business Administration
Wits Business School
02.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Social Science - Political Science and Management
Monash University
02.2017 - 11.2020
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