Meagan Lesch
Brackenfell
Summary
Dynamic Business Development Partner with a proven track record at Avon Justine, excelling in pipeline generation and client relationship management. Adept at leveraging Salesforce to exceed sales targets while fostering team growth through effective training and mentorship. Committed to uncovering customer needs and delivering exceptional service to drive business success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Partner
Avon Justine (Pty) Ltd
West Coast & Surrounding Areas
10.2019 - Current
- Team Recruitment and Growth: Actively prospect, recruit, and appoint new Representatives and Sales Leaders to build a robust sale organization.
- Training and Mentorship: Provide comprehensive initial and ongoing training, coaching, and motivating my downline team members (Representatives and Sales Leaders) to help them achieve sales targets and develop their own business and leadership skills.
- Business Planning and Strategy: Analyze market opportunities and sales data to develop and implement strategic business plans aimed at achieving sales and profit objectives within my area. This includes setting sales targets and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with my team members and customers, providing ongoing support and ensuring prominent levels of customer service.
- Sales and Marketing Support: Collaborate with the Avon corporate marketing team to implement integrated go-to-market plans and leverage marketing materials (such as digital brochures and social media content) to boost brand visibility and product sales.
- Operational and Financial Management: Oversee the operational aspects of their business, which may include managing budgets, tracking expenses, managing order processes, and ensuring compliance with Avon's policies.
- Problem Solving: Function as a liaison between my team and Avon Justine, helping to resolve issues and address concerns promptly to ensure smooth operations.
- Westcoast Contact Person: Div Manager Mariana Smith 079 5048239
Account Manager
Media 24
Northern & Southern Suburbs
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Identifying and generating new business opportunities daily to achieve monthly sales target
- Prepare and present sales proposals to new and existing clients to negotiate and close deals by creating solutions that meet clients’ needs.
- Proactively manage and cultivate strategic client relationships (virtually and in-person) to ensure all requirements are met and to drive continuous improvement in their business operations.
- Provide professional and exceptional client service in all interactions with clients.
- Monitor competitors and maintain client database.
- Report on all sales opportunities
- Maintain an elevated level of relevant industry knowledge.
- Contact Person: Sales Manager Ruveshni Poonsamy 082 2382788
Business Development Partner
Avon Justine (Pty) Ltd
Cape-Town & Mpumalanga Surrounding Areas
09.2012 - 06.2018
- Team Recruitment and Growth: Actively prospect, recruit, and appoint new Representatives and Sales Leaders to build a robust sale organization.
- Training and Mentorship: Provide comprehensive initial and ongoing training, coaching, and motivating my downline team members (Representatives and Sales Leaders) to help them achieve sales targets and develop their own business and leadership skills.
- Business Planning and Strategy: Analyze market opportunities and sales data to develop and implement strategic business plans aimed at achieving sales and profit objectives within my area. This includes setting sales targets and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with my team members and customers, providing ongoing support and ensuring prominent levels of customer service.
- Sales and Marketing Support: Collaborate with the Avon corporate marketing team to implement integrated go-to-market plans and leverage marketing materials (such as digital brochures and social media content) to boost brand visibility and product sales.
- Operational and Financial Management: Oversee the operational aspects of their business, which may include managing budgets, tracking expenses, handling order processes, and ensuring compliance with Avon's policies.
- Problem Solving: Act as a liaison between my team and Avon Justine, helping to resolve issues and address concerns promptly to ensure smooth operations.
- Durbanville Contact Person: Div Manager Estie Taute 079 5047205
- Mpumalanga Contact Person: Div Manager Sonia Schulman 079 5045893
Sales and Admin Consultant
Taylor Window Blinds
Montague Gardens
02.2004 - 08.2012
- Meet monthly Sales Targets
- Inbound Sales
- Switchboard
- Capture of new orders
- Invoicing
- Managing Dispatch Department
- Manage Installers
- World class customer service
- Contact Person: Owner Mr JP Taylor 0834565002
Education
Knowledge Management
Executrain
Sandton, South Africa07-2022
Grade:12 -
Umalusi
Cape Town, South Africa11-2009
Introduction To Accounting
CPUT
Cape Town, South Africa05-2008
Skills
- Generate Pipeline
- Cold Call
- Connecting with Prospects and Customers
- Qualifying Leads/Prospects
- Results-Oriented
- Research contacts and generate interest through discovery calls and email campaigns
- Uncover Customer needs
- Sales Engagement Tools
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- Field Inbound Inquiries
- Sales Cycle
- Handle Objections
- Carrying Achieving Exceeding a quota
- CRM
- Customer Service
- Inbound Sales
- Outbound Sales
- Salesforce SFDC
Accomplishments
- Lead Generation Excellence revolutionized the lead generation process, resulting in a 40% improvement in lead quality in 2025.
- Top Achiever for Quantity of Quality directly contributed a18% towards revenue growth in 2025.
- Top Business Developer for exceeding Sales KPI’s by 120% in 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2025.
- Top Retention Achiever for maintaining a 20% active customers retention rate in 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2024, 2025.
Personal Information
Title: Business Development Partner
Timeline
Business Development Partner
Avon Justine (Pty) Ltd
10.2019 - Current
Account Manager
Media 24
07.2018 - 09.2019
Business Development Partner
Avon Justine (Pty) Ltd
09.2012 - 06.2018
Sales and Admin Consultant
Taylor Window Blinds
02.2004 - 08.2012
Knowledge Management
Executrain
Grade:12 -
Umalusi
Introduction To Accounting
CPUT