Summary
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Work History
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Lesego Rethabile Molefe

Customer Development Executive
Johannesburg

Summary

Dynamic and adaptable Customer Development Executive with over 8 years of experience across customer service, client relationship management and operational execution. Proven track record of delivering results for leading brands such as Colgate-Palmolive, with a focus on driving customer satisfaction, resolving high-value claims, and supporting business growth through strategic collaboration. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), combining academic development with hands-on business insight.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Customer Development Executive

Darkchild Productions (Contracted to Colgate)
10.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Contracted to Colgate-Palmolive SA
  • Dedicated resource for the top Buying Group within Traditional Trade
  • Serve as a key liaison between Colgate-Palmolive and retail partners within Traditional Trade.
  • Manage merchandising teams, track in-store execution, and ensure brand compliance.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Retail Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance to ensure alignment of customer strategies with internal KPIs.
  • Analyze market data to identify trends, optimize product assortment, and improve promotional effectiveness.

Training & Recruitment Manager

Darkchild Productions
01.2021 - 09.2022
  • Designed and implemented training programs for field staff and merchandising teams.
  • Led recruitment processes for regional activations, ensuring alignment with client standards.
  • Maintained training documentation and evaluated performance metrics.

Lounge Host

SLOW Lounge
06.2016 - 12.2020
  • Company Overview: FNB Airport Lounges (Previously Comair LTD)
  • Delivered premium customer service to VIP and business-class travelers.
  • Handled guest queries, facilitated check-ins, and ensured high service standards.
  • Assisted with lounge logistics, inventory, and team coordination.


Guest Services Agent

Mango Airlines
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Provided frontline support for domestic and regional passengers.
  • Handled reservations, check-ins, and boarding processes.
  • Resolved travel issues and ensured smooth passenger experience.

Education

BBA -

MANCOSA
04.2024 - Current

Matric Certificate - undefined

Germiston High School
01.2009 - 01.2013

Skills

  • Account Management
  • Sales & Negotiation
  • Claims Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Training Program Design & Facilitation
  • End-to-End Recruitment

Accomplishments

Customer Development Executive

Darkchild Productions (Contracted to Colgate-Palmolive)


- Collaborated with Finance and Key Customer Stakeholders to reduce outstanding trade claims from R30 million to R2 million, significantly improving account status and strengthening customer relations.


- Led investigation and reconciliation of claim discrepancies, resolved disputes, and co-developed a preventative claims resolution process.


Lounge Host

SLOW Lounge


- Change Champion selected to lead operational and cultural transformation efforts within the lounge team.


- Acted as liaison between management and frontline employees to promote buy-in and ensure smooth transition during change initiatives.



References

Earl Molefi | Colgate-Palmolive Customer Development Director - Traditional Trade

082 947 1436


Cuba Wills | Darkchild Productions General Manager 

083 621 1047 


Benadette Shabangu | SLOW Lounge Manager 

060 971 4242



Timeline

BBA -

MANCOSA
04.2024 - Current

Customer Development Executive

Darkchild Productions (Contracted to Colgate)
10.2022 - Current

Training & Recruitment Manager

Darkchild Productions
01.2021 - 09.2022

Lounge Host

SLOW Lounge
06.2016 - 12.2020

Guest Services Agent

Mango Airlines
01.2015 - 01.2016

Matric Certificate - undefined

Germiston High School
01.2009 - 01.2013
Lesego Rethabile MolefeCustomer Development Executive