Sakhe Nyakatya
Commercial And Licensing Manager
BOKSBURG
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Summary
PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL CURRICULUM VITAE OF OVERVIEW Seasoned Commercial Manager with exceptional success in business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales within multiple industries. Proven track record in exceeding sales goals, growing business and expanding territories. Accomplished in overseeing day-to-day business operations and fostering relationships with customers and clients for sustained business growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Commercial and Licensing Manager
Grand Gaming Gauteng
Edenvale, Gauteng
06.2011 - Current
- Policy development and documentation for all Commercial department procedures
- Performance management and improvement of regional systems
- Handling of all Gambling Board correspondence
- Monthly management and board reporting
- Regional revenue budgeting and analysis
- Managing and Identification of CSI beneficiaries
- Managing and implementation of social media marketing strategies
- Implement and initiate strategic initiatives for the region revenue growth
- Developing, implementing, and executing strategic marketing plans for the LPM market
- Facilitate the NRGP training for internal and external stakeholders
- Manage and evaluate all regulations and legislations for licensing activities and ensure appropriate implementation
- Reason for application : Expand my field of work in other industries other than LPM industry.
Area Manager
Grand Slots Thuo Gaming Western Cape (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town
08.2006 - 05.2011
- Background: distributors of limited payout slow machines for on-site usage at client premises
- Area: Cape Town CBD, Khayelitsha, some Northern Suburbs and Tableview
- Canvassing to expand on client base and identifying new business opportunities
- Negotiating placement of slots on a profit-sharing/partnership basis with clients
- Client base includes restaurants, pub, and nightclub owners
- Recruitment and management of ad hoc promotional staff
- Providing clients with promotional materials
- Motivating financing for client venue improvements to the Financial Director of Grand Slots
- Hosting promotions
- Placing advertisements in local newspaper
- Reason for leaving : Promoted to Gauteng Branch
- Referee : Craig Cerff, Commercial Manager 0781194394
Sales Consultant
- 03.2006
- Canvassing to expand initial small client base
- Area: Northern Suburbs, Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha
- Telephonic follow-up on leads generated by branches
- Calling on prospective clients and marketing the Speed Point payment service to them
- Negotiating rates
- Clients include owners of restaurant, hardware stores, franchise supermarkets etc
- All related administration, record keeping and reporting
- Reason for leaving : Dramatically improved financial prospects.
Route Sales Representative
Simba (Pty) Ltd
Parow
06.2004 - 06.2005
- Daily route planning, driving of truck, deliveries
- Merchandising and setting up promotional materials
- Liaison with clients regarding upcoming promotions
- Major clients included: independents retailers
- Area: Simon’s Town, Tokai, Fish Hoek, Woodstock and Mowbray
- All related administration, record keeping and reporting
- Reason for leaving : Opportunity to interact with business-orientated clients.
Promotions Assistant
Grand West Casino and Entertainment World
Goodwood
01.2003 - 05.2004
- Liaison with events companies and booking entertainers, MCs, dancers, singers etc
- Hosting promotional events including Mystery Draws, Mega Million Challenges, Poker Nights and Car Draws
- Compilation of comprehensive revenue and Most Valued Guest reports for all events (MSExcel and CMS)
- Hosting off-site hospitality events including golf days and sports matches
Telesales Co-ordinator
02.2001 - 12.2002
- Telephonically informing Most Valued Guests of promotional activities and events at Grand West
- Telephonic Most Valued guest reservations for Grand Hotel
- Data capturing of Most Valued Guest Information (Customer Management System, CMS Guest Service Attendant Dec 00 and Jan
Referee
- 01.2001
- Kiran Rama, General Manager 0823377703, Member of team which launched this new casino
- Assisting clients with malfunctioning machines, handling general client queries and complaints, follow-ups
- Processing of jackpot payouts for slot area, arranging accommodation for winners etc
- Reason for leaving : Opportunity to become more involved in sales.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Digital Marketing
01.2021 - 05.2022
Subjects passed: Digital Marketing, Leading Business Digital Transformation, Developing Digital Marketing Channels, Social Media Marketing Channels, Business Research, Information and Knowledge Management
Post Grad Diploma Business Management - Business Management
02.2019 - 04.2020
Subjects passed: Human Resource Development, Strategic Marketing Management, Accounting and Financial Management, Operation Management, Information and Knowledge Management, Managerial Economics, Strategic Management
B. Tech Business Administration - Business Administration
02.2016 - 06.2017
Subjects passed: Human Resources, Labour Law, and Financial Accounting , Financial Management 4 , Research Methodology, Management Information Systems, Management Practice 4 , Marketing Management
B. Tech Marketing - Marketing Management
02.2007 - 05.2007
Group Business Academy -
06.2009 - 12.2009
General Management , Marketing, People Management, Financial Management
National Diploma Marketing - Marketing
01.1997 - 12.1999
Matriculation with Exemption -
01.1995 - 12.1995
Skills
COMPUTER LITERACYundefined
Work Availability
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Timeline
REGENT BUSINESS COLLEGE - Post Graduate Diploma, Digital Marketing
01.2021 - 05.2022
MANCOSA - Post Grad Diploma Business Management, Business Management
02.2019 - 04.2020
University Of Johannesburg - B. Tech Business Administration, Business Administration
02.2016 - 06.2017
Commercial and Licensing Manager - Grand Gaming Gauteng
06.2011 - Current
Louis Group (Stellenbosch University) - Group Business Academy,
06.2009 - 12.2009
Cape Peninsula University Of Technology - B. Tech Marketing, Marketing Management
02.2007 - 05.2007
Area Manager - Grand Slots Thuo Gaming Western Cape (Pty) Ltd
08.2006 - 05.2011
Route Sales Representative - Simba (Pty) Ltd
06.2004 - 06.2005
Promotions Assistant - Grand West Casino and Entertainment World
01.2003 - 05.2004
Telesales Co-ordinator -
02.2001 - 12.2002
Port Elizabeth Technikon - National Diploma Marketing, Marketing
01.1997 - 12.1999
Thubalethu High School - Matriculation with Exemption,
01.1995 - 12.1995
Sales Consultant -
- 03.2006
Referee -
- 01.2001
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