Sharon Chidavaenzi
Sales And Marketing
Summary
Talented 36 year old Sales Assistant bringing enthusiasm and eagerness to learn new skills with retail sales. Focused on maximizing business success by capitalizing on sales and service opportunities.
Self-motivated outside sales professional experienced in both technical and non-technical, fast-paced team environments. Relationship building and closing expert.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales Executive
Performance Catering Supplies
Johannesburg
2021.09 - 2023.03
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Analyzed past sales data and team performance to develop realistic sales goals.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Reception and Sales Consultant
Proxel International Printers
Johannesburg
2018.01 - 2021.09
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Cold called and conducted face-to-face sales calls with C-level executives and directors in assigned sales territory.
- Created detailed sales presentations to communicate product features and market data.
- Increased overall revenue 50% from sales through effective salesmanship and great negotiation skills.
- Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
- Increased sales by fostering relationships with customers, implementing business strategies and suggesting areas for improvement.
Personal Assistant
Stanhalt Group
Randburg
2015.03 - 2017.12
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
- Attended meetings, took notes and tracked action items.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
Marketing Intern
Crown Choice
Harare
2011.06 - 2014.12
- Contributed to mock-ups, email campaigns, and social media content.
- Helped with planning and hosting of marketing events.
- Collaborated with team members to help expand marketing channels.
- Assisted with development of event strategies and tactical plans to promote accomplishment of marketing goals.
- Measured and reported results of marketing initiatives.
- Sat with marketing team members to learn new tasks and determine best tactics for solving challenges.
- Assisted in creating written, video and image content for marketing channels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt Girls High
Harare 2004.01 - 2005.12
LCCI - Sales, Merchandising, And Marketing
ZEDCO
HARARE ,ZIMBABWE 2006.02 - 2009.12
Skills
Quality assurance understanding
Sales funnel development
Business networking
Business development and planning
Public speaking
Hobbies
Reading Books
Cooking and Baking
Yoga
Dance
Additional Information
Have a drivers license and a vehicle
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Sales Executive
Performance Catering Supplies
2021.09 - 2023.03
Reception and Sales Consultant
Proxel International Printers
2018.01 - 2021.09
Personal Assistant
Stanhalt Group
2015.03 - 2017.12
Marketing Intern
Crown Choice
2011.06 - 2014.12
LCCI - Sales, Merchandising, And Marketing
ZEDCO
2006.02 - 2009.12
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt Girls High
2004.01 - 2005.12