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Marinda Schmidt

Cape Town

Summary

Dynamic Account Manager offering expertise in building partnerships, retaining key accounts and enhancing profit channels. Strong leader with proficiency in growing professional network, influencing decision-makers and devising successful strategies. Collaborative and strategic team leader with robust background in customer relationship management.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

Project Room
08.2015 - Current
  • Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
  • Educated clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement with brand.
  • Facilitated client satisfaction and renewed customer relations to drive growth.
  • Evaluated client needs and developed tailored solutions to increase positive customer ratings.
  • Coordinated with internal teams to facilitate prompt delivery of client projects.
  • Monitored and analyzed customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Oversaw new business development to generate sales leads, negotiate client pricing and forecast revenue.
  • Recommended brand products to customers to encourage repeat purchases and foster customer loyalty.

Sales Director

Marins SA
11.2011 - 07.2015
  • Developed key partnerships with industry-leading organizations to strengthen professional network and expand future business opportunities.
  • Boosted profits through effective supervision of entire sales department.
  • Solved complex problems to increase sales effectiveness and streamline business direction.
  • Executed strategic plans for growth and new acquisitions.
  • Created effective marketing campaigns to reinforce branding initiatives and maximize outreach.
  • Exceeded sales goals through effective time management and resource allocations.

Sales Director

Wasabi Marketing
11.2009 - 10.2011
  • Hired, trained and built high-performing team of sales representatives.
  • Developed key partnerships with industry-leading organizations to strengthen professional network and expand future business opportunities.
  • Boosted profits through effective supervision of entire sales department.
  • Solved complex problems to increase sales effectiveness and streamline business direction.
  • Created innovative sales strategies through monitoring and evaluating market trends and competitive offerings.
  • Researched markets and key audiences to increase profits through effective marketing and branding campaigns.

Business Owner

Cape Town Pools
01.2007 - 11.2009
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.

Sales and Promotions Manager: Africa

British Petroleum (BP)
01.2005 - 12.2006
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.

Ocean Traders International

Sales Director
04.2002 - 12.2004
  • Monitored market trends and developed strategies to capitalize on potential opportunities.
  • Discussed trading strategies with portfolio managers to highlight current market sentiment, price points of resistance and support and liquidity characteristics of positions.
  • Promoted and managed key accounts through direct communication with clients and advising on stock opportunities and market trends.
  • Created and implemented strategic trading approaches.

Account-Manager

Perfetti
01.2000 - 03.2002

Sales into retail outlets

Brands: Mentos and Alpenlibe

Education

BCom Marketing (Honours Degree) - Marketing

Vaal Triangle Technikon
Vaal
11.1999

Skills

  • Sales Development
  • Account Management
  • Market Forecasting
  • Campaign Execution
  • Client Relationship Management

Timeline

Account Manager

Project Room
08.2015 - Current

Sales Director

Marins SA
11.2011 - 07.2015

Sales Director

Wasabi Marketing
11.2009 - 10.2011

Business Owner

Cape Town Pools
01.2007 - 11.2009

Sales and Promotions Manager: Africa

British Petroleum (BP)
01.2005 - 12.2006

Ocean Traders International

Sales Director
04.2002 - 12.2004

Account-Manager

Perfetti
01.2000 - 03.2002

BCom Marketing (Honours Degree) - Marketing

Vaal Triangle Technikon
Marinda Schmidt