Nwabisa Doreen Solombela
Sales Manager
King Williams Town
Summary
Over the past sixteen years I have managed to gain work experience in the Financial/Banking industry, and I have a great deal of experience in Client Services and working with people. I have excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills, plus organizational and computer training. I work very well under pressure with the ability and the willingness to learn and grasp new concepts with ease. I am confident and take pride in my work, I am a hard worker, and have a positive attitude towards learning new skills and strive for personal development and growth. Working with people is my passion and I believe in team work as a part of developing a healthy working environment and achieving company goals. I am a dynamic and a self-motivated person, I have high consciousness about time management, and I have experience in working independently to achieve the tasks that need to be completed.
In this day and age Digital is everything, I have made it my mission to better the lives of my clients by learning to be more Phigital. As a Sales Manager, i am committed to motivating others and offering extensive knowledge penetrating new territories and promoting product lines. Highly effective mentor driven to assess individual and group performance to implement improvements and set goals. Determined individual with background in establishing and nurturing lucrative partnerships. . Please find the attached Curriculum Vitae, which will provide further details about me.
Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me on:
Cell phone: 0712952236 or 0760111583 Work: 043 604 5825
Yours truly,
Nwabisa Solombela
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sales Manager
Old Mutual South Africa
02.2023 - Current
- Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
- Negotiated contracts with our stakeholders and clients, ensuring the best financial solutions for the clients and best profits for the company.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create targeted promotional campaigns, driving customer engagement and sales growth.
- Expanded market share by identifying and penetrating untapped markets.
- Drove sales growth, implementing innovative marketing strategies and cultivating key partnerships.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Overcame objections from potential clients by addressing concerns effectively and offering customized solutions based on their unique needs.
- Assisted in recruiting top talent for the sales team, contributing to a high-performing work environment.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
In Retailer Manager
Nedbank Boxer Centani
01.2019 - Current
- Managing a team of people, networking and building relationships
- Leading a sales force and create a sales plan
- Implementing strategies for overcoming barriers to change
- Prevent loss and risk, enforce internal controls and ensure staff adherence through the implementation of effective cash management processes
- Conducting gap analysis and needs analysis
- Observing team members behavior to identify competency gaps
- Communicating job requirements and performance standards to others
- Conducting performance feedback meetings
- Ensure a high-performance culture and motivated outlet staff.
- Financial Institution
- Reported to: Anele Somagaca
Personal Loans Consultant and 2IC for Enquiries Dep
Nedbank Butterworth
10.2014 - Current
- Providing support to the Enquiries team, authorizing of transactions, providing solution for sensitive cases, Initiating and driving processes to expedite service delivery, focusing on participation in a team, fostering of teamwork and co-operation.
- Teamwork can extend beyond the boundaries of the department.
- Providing an operational support to the section and performs activities of an administrative nature.
- Selling of various products, keeping my clients on the loop – providing feedback timeously.
- Analyzing client’s needs and understanding the company goals.
- Financial Institution
- Reported to: Nombongo Mateza
Enquiries Consultant
Nedbank Beacon Bay East London
07.2013 - 10.2014
- Builds relationships and networks with entities which will enable the incumbent to generate business/deal and fulfil work accountabilities more successfully.
- Financial Institution
- Reported to: A Pyoos
Enquiries / Teller (Dual Functionality)
Nedbank King Williams Town
08.2012 - 07.2013
- I was responsible for payouts, deposits, balancing and cash flow issues for customers. Promoting and selling products / solutions and related services
- Financial Institution
- Reported to: Chumani Gwabiso
Enquiries Consultant
Nedbank Somerset West Cape town
07.2010 - 08.2012
- Providing and maintaining exceptional customer service. Building relationships and networking with clients to help generate sales and providing ongoing world class services to all my clients. Maintaining appropriate level of communication with clients and the ability to resolve clients’ queries timeously.
- Financial Institution
- Reported to: Barnard Richards
Personal Loans Consultant
African Bank Brackenfel Cape town
01.2009 - 07.2010
- Selling of personal loans and credit cards, filling, faxing, answering of telephones and customer service
- Financial Institution
- Reported to: Mrs L Lantjies
Education
National Diploma - HR, Management and Sales
Varsity College
High School Diploma -
Millpark
East London, South Africa 04.2001 -
NQ level 4 - Banking
Chartall College
01-2015
Cert - Marketing and Management
Damenil College
01-2006
Matriculated - English 1st language, Afrikaans 2nd language, Computer Studies, Biology, Geography, Physical Science
Zingisa Comprehensive High School
Umtata01-2004
Skills
Sales planning
Client relationship management
Sales reporting
Staff management
Sales tracking
Sales operation
Lead generation
Business planning
Sales team training
Market research
Performance management
Product knowledge
Direct sales
Relationship building
New business development
Strategic planning
Territory sales management
Motivational skills
Marketing strategy
Personal History
- Name: Nwabisa
- Surname: Solombela
- Gender: Female
- Current address: Zazulwana A/A Butterworth 4960
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Single
- Health: Excellent
- Contact Number: 0712952236
- E-mail address: nanasolombela@gmail.com
- Driver’s License: Valid (code 8)
- Own Car / Company Car: Own Car
- Notice period: 1 month
Timeline
Sales Manager
Old Mutual South Africa
02.2023 - Current
In Retailer Manager
Nedbank Boxer Centani
01.2019 - Current
Personal Loans Consultant and 2IC for Enquiries Dep
Nedbank Butterworth
10.2014 - Current
Enquiries Consultant
Nedbank Beacon Bay East London
07.2013 - 10.2014
Enquiries / Teller (Dual Functionality)
Nedbank King Williams Town
08.2012 - 07.2013
Enquiries Consultant
Nedbank Somerset West Cape town
07.2010 - 08.2012
Personal Loans Consultant
African Bank Brackenfel Cape town
01.2009 - 07.2010
High School Diploma -
Millpark
04.2001 -
NQ level 4 - Banking
Chartall College
Cert - Marketing and Management
Damenil College
Matriculated - English 1st language, Afrikaans 2nd language, Computer Studies, Biology, Geography, Physical Science
Zingisa Comprehensive High School
National Diploma - HR, Management and Sales
Varsity College