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Mongezi Ntetha

Mongezi Ntetha

Port Elizabeth

Summary

Experienced Sales Manager skilled at managing daily sales floor operations to provide every customer with positive experiences. Focused on strengthening company brand and maximizing customer loyalty. Effectively partner with team members, customers and senior leadership to resolve complex situations and maintain long-term satisfaction.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Supervisor

ENVIROSERV WASTE MANAGEMENT
Port Elizabeth
10.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase customer base.
  • Planned and coordinated staff training sessions for new and existing employees.
  • Conducted weekly performance reviews with the sales team to ensure goals were being met.
  • Monitored daily operations of sales team, including customer service, product knowledge, marketing initiatives.
  • Created monthly reports on regional sales performance and presented to upper management.
  • Provided guidance and support to all members of the sales team to ensure successful completion of tasks.
  • Assisted in developing pricing strategies based on market research data and competitor analysis.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas where improvements could be made in products or services offered by the company.
  • Intervened in difficult customer situations to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Attended trade shows, conferences, and other events as a representative of the company's brand.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as marketing, finance, logistics., to develop effective promotional materials for campaigns.
  • Maintained relationships with customers through regular follow-up calls and emails.
  • Identified potential opportunities for new business development activities.
  • Developed incentive programs for top performing sales representatives.
  • Established clear expectations for quality control processes among staff members.
  • Identified new markets for penetration by carefully researching potential customers' buying habits.

Sales Team Leader

B2C PREMIUM BRANDS
East London
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Set and monitor clear performance objectives for all team members and ensure they are achieved by training and developing a professional, highly skilled and motivated sales team.
  • Implement performance counseling, discussions and management to ensure that all Sales Representatives focus on driving volume and promote the brands.
  • Maintain a healthy sales division by focusing on sales and volume, call frequency and RSP.
  • Co-ordinate the teams calling itineraries and frequency of account contact in order to ensure that the team calls effectively and that sales routes are fully optimized at all times.
  • Maintain an accurate database to ensure the sales team has a full outlet base.
  • Maintain visible productive relationships with outlet owners.
  • Plan an effective sales division within allocated budgets including fuel expenditure and distance covered.
  • Coordinate sales team activities and ensure sufficient tools of the trade available for usage.
  • Manage and achieve sales standards.
  • Develop a clear succession plan and contribute to the sales succession planning process.
  • Assist with disciplinary measures by acting as ambassador on behalf of the Company.
  • Oversee all disciplinary hearings as well as incapacity poor work performance processes

Sales Manager

DISTELL SA
Mthatha
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share.
  • Identified and developed new markets for products or services.
  • Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
  • Created and presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends in customer behavior and develop plans accordingly.
  • Monitored industry trends and competitor activities to stay ahead of the competition.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials for target customers.
  • Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
  • Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review goals and objectives for the quarter and year.
  • Organized trade shows and other events as a means of increasing visibility in the marketplace.
  • Developed pricing strategies that would maximize profits while still remaining competitive in the market.
  • Participated in negotiations with vendors regarding product purchases or contracts.
  • Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
  • Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
  • Assisted senior management in developing long-term strategic goals for the company's growth.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings without compromising quality standards.
  • Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets.
  • Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
  • Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.

Sales Team Leader

COCA COLA BEVERAGES SA
05.2017 - 12.2018
  • Designated Areas: Tsakane, Kwa Thema and Duduza
  • Clients: TEGs (Shoprite Group, Pick n Pay, Spar group, Checkout, etc), Petroleum (Sasol, Engen, Caltex, BPs), General Trade (Spaza Shops and General Dealers), Wholesalers Liquors
  • Managing 5 Sales Team Leaders, 7 Sales Reps and 1 Account Manager.
  • Achieve sales volume and market share targets in identified segments.
  • Implement the national, regional and adhoc promotions.
  • Demand shapes promotion activities.
  • Ensure effective placement of fridges as per the regional marketing plan.
  • Execute customer signage according to the regional marketing plans.
  • Manage price to regional recommended selling prices per channel guidelines.
  • Ensure RED and all related activities are executed to CCBSA guidelines.
  • Develop and manage sound customer relationships.
  • Ensure rep calling is executed according to the defined TSP per channel.
  • Conduct monthly customer account reviews.
  • Handle customer and consumer complaints and queries.
  • Manage product quality according to CCBSA quality standards.
  • Manage sales administration.
  • Oversee budget to promotional plans

Sales Team Leader

SA BREWERIES
Port Shepstone
10.2013 - 04.2017

Designated Areas: Bizana, Lusikisiki, Flagstaff

Clients: Taverns, Key Accounts (Shoprite Liquor, Rhino Liquor, etc), Wholesale Liquors (Sussens Group, MassCash, etc)

Manage 5 Reps.

Achieve sales volume and market share targets in identified segments.

Implement the national, regional and adhoc promotions according to the RMP.

Demand shaping promotion activities.

Ensure effective placement of fridges as per the regional marketing plan.

Ensure BTL merchandising execution according to regional marketing plan.

Execute customer signage according to the regional marketing plans.

Manage price to regional recommended selling prices per segment guidelines.

  • Manage the brand category to SAB guidelines.
  • Ensure AMPPS and all related activities are executed to SAB guidelines.
  • Develop and manage sound customer relationships.
  • Ensure rep calling is executed according to the defined TSP per segment.
  • Conduct monthly customer account reviews.
  • Handle customer and consumer complaints and queries.
  • Manage product quality according to SAB quality standards.
  • Manage sales administration.
  • Manage budget to promotional plans guidelines.
  • Manage trade visits.

Account Manager

SA BREWERIES
Port Shepstone
03.2011 - 09.2013

Warehouse Controller

SA BREWERIES
Mthatha
04.2009 - 02.2011

Stock Controller

SA BREWERIES
Mthatha
10.2006 - 03.2009

Distribution Team Leader

COCA COLA FORTUNE
Port Shepstone
02.2006 - 09.2006

Dispatcher

PEPSI COLA
Dubai
01.2004 - 12.2005

Education

Diploma Marketing -

Nelson Manadela Metro University
Port Elizabeth
04-2022

Skills

  • Workflow Management
  • Sales team oversight
  • Shrinkage Control
  • Report writing and budgeting
  • Strategic account development
  • Revenue Forecasting
  • Market Research
  • KPI analysis
  • Key account development
  • Sales Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Pipeline Management
  • Proposal Development
  • Territory sales management
  • KPI Tracking
  • Performance Management
  • Sales Reporting
  • Sales team training
  • Strategic Planning
  • Solution selling
  • Profitability Optimization
  • Key Account Management
  • Rapport and relationship building
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Sales strategy development
  • Market intelligence
  • Financial records analysis
  • Promotional sales events
  • Sales Presentations
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Exceptional multi-tasker
  • Sales engagement techniques
  • Relationship Building
  • Direct Sales
  • Goal Setting
  • Complex project negotiations

Accomplishments

  • Sales Team of Year 2019 @ Distell
  • 2019 | Volume growth of 30% from a decline of 12%, R470 to R560 million increase in revenue @Distell
  • First employee in the area @B2C
  • Increased database from 81 to 687 customers and recruited 4 reps in the Eastern Cape. @B2C
  • Improved execution scores for the District from 45% to 79% and moved from number 13 to number 2 nationally out of 17 districts @Cola Cola
  • Re-established relationship with the biggest client in the region with a 43% sales contribution, encouraging this client to buy more thus increasing sales in the region as a whole. @ SA Breweries
  • Increased customer base from 99 to 426 customers within 18 months, resulting in 220% growth in sales volumes. @SA Breweries
  • Employed 4 more sales reps in the area, with improved CLI Scores and market share
  • Led 28 stores under client name. @SA Breweries

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sales Supervisor

ENVIROSERV WASTE MANAGEMENT
10.2022 - Current

Sales Team Leader

B2C PREMIUM BRANDS
09.2021 - 09.2022

Sales Manager

DISTELL SA
01.2019 - 05.2020

Sales Team Leader

COCA COLA BEVERAGES SA
05.2017 - 12.2018

Sales Team Leader

SA BREWERIES
10.2013 - 04.2017

Account Manager

SA BREWERIES
03.2011 - 09.2013

Warehouse Controller

SA BREWERIES
04.2009 - 02.2011

Stock Controller

SA BREWERIES
10.2006 - 03.2009

Distribution Team Leader

COCA COLA FORTUNE
02.2006 - 09.2006

Dispatcher

PEPSI COLA
01.2004 - 12.2005

Diploma Marketing -

Nelson Manadela Metro University
Mongezi Ntetha