Paballo Thibadira
Randburg
Summary
Quality-driven product manager with several-year background carrying products from conception to production. Excellent technical knowledge and presentation skills. Firm grasp of product composition, structure and applications.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager Assistant (SADC)
Tarsus Distribution
02.2022 - 11.2024
- Managing all aspects of the distribution process, for allocated Dell products, builds and maintain all customers and vendor relationships while achieving individual brand budget and sales growth plans
- Making use of these relationships one is responsible for establishing yourself as a trusted adviser and go to person in the market while promoting products and increasing market share
- It is key to demonstrate an understanding of the vendor processes and strategy to make product management decisions and plan and meet vendor requirements
- One is required to develop a channel to sell the product to by collaborating with the relevant stakeholders to achieve the effective promotion of Dell products, one is also required to implement action plans to drive sales and proactively implement plans for aging inventory
- Maximizing stock effectiveness
- Approving/Declining RMA's with valid reason and with Auth Letter or DOA letter from the vendor and creating new part numbers/part codes
- Worked with sales teams to land customer wins in complex deals.
- Defined and implemented cost reduction strategies throughout product development lifecycle to maximize profitability.
Tender Administrator
Tarsus Distribution
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Generating business insights from a deep understanding of the priorities and needs of principal customers, the competitive environment and by scanning of market challenges
- Ensure that all customer specified milestones are met, and all deliverables of the produced are as specified
- Reviewing of information about demands and derivation of supply
- Stays abreast of any communication, changes in contractual requirements through account managers/sales team
- Making sure to submit on time, Coordination of tender review and strict adherence to deadlines
- Build up database of success or failure, with reason for each ability to function independently
- As part of a team, excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Detail oriented
- Duties: Liaise with sales teams to offer support when required of all submitted documents, strong technical specification of laptop, desktops and printers etc
Shop Assistant
3@1 Business Centre
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Typing, Faxing, Emailing, Scanning, Laminating, Binding, packing stock, and booking courier parcels.
Call Centre agent
Joshua Trust
11.2016 - 04.2017
- Cold calling clients to sell ABSA funeral covers.
- Identify the customer's needs and clarify information, research issues, and provide a solution in a timely manner.
- Handling any customer issues, questions, account concerns, and delinquency management, which it manages the company initiating direct communication to achieve goals like lead generation, sales closure, survey conduction, and customer updates.
- Set appointments or close deals with clients. Identify customer needs and communicate client's value proposition.
Cashier
Spar Tops
09.2013 - 04.2015
- Company Overview: (Supermarket)
- Cashing up, cleaning, helping customers and packing stock
- (Supermarket)
- Reason for leaving: Contract ended
General Assistant
Thibadira Marketing
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Copying, Faxing, and Laminating.
- Helping customers with the use of computer applications, Internet usage, and printing.
Education
AiCE Cohort
ALX AiCE - AI Career Essentials
Online09-2024
Grade 12 - Sesotho, English, Biology, Mathematics, Accounting, Physical Science
Maxeke Secondary School
01.2007
Computer Literacy
Creative Mind Computer Training
Business Administration
Peritus Academy
Skills
- Working with people
- IT technology
- Figures
- Solving problems
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Remote Work
- Product Vision and Strategy
- Competitive Analysis
- Troubleshooting and QA
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
SeSotho
Proficient
C2
Zulu
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Product Manager Assistant (SADC)
Tarsus Distribution
02.2022 - 11.2024
Tender Administrator
Tarsus Distribution
02.2019 - 01.2022
Shop Assistant
3@1 Business Centre
05.2017 - 01.2019
Call Centre agent
Joshua Trust
11.2016 - 04.2017
Cashier
Spar Tops
09.2013 - 04.2015
General Assistant
Thibadira Marketing
01.2010 - 01.2012
AiCE Cohort
ALX AiCE - AI Career Essentials
Grade 12 - Sesotho, English, Biology, Mathematics, Accounting, Physical Science
Maxeke Secondary School
Computer Literacy
Creative Mind Computer Training
Business Administration
Peritus Academy