Sibusiso Lukhele
Business Development Manager - B2B
Johannesburg,GP
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Managing Director
Elevate Strategies
Johannesburg, Gauteng
07.2019 - Current
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Build strategic relationships with businesses that form synergy with us for the client's benefits.
- Manage sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Built loyal account base and long-term business relationships with businesses in the beauty space and medical practitioners.
- Provided front-end website development using Wordpress, Hubspot and other editing software for clients.
- Optimize client's website and main blog to boost SEO traffic to sites.
- Assist clients with capturing and analyzing social media metrics.
- Analyze trends in social media posts and followers to maximize views for clients.
- Perform regular website SEO audits and compile reports for clients.
- Automate business processes for clients.
Business Development Manager
Kenosis Beauty Institute
Midrand, Gauteng
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.
- Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
- Collaborated with company departments to develop new strategies to capitalize on emerging customers and market trends.
- Created reports and presentations detailing business development activities.
- Worked with existing customers to increase purchases of services.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Researched industry and marketplace trends to develop marketing solutions and enhance business operations.
- Performed research to uncover potential target areas, markets and industries.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support project rollout.
- Represented company and promoted products at conferences and industry events.
- Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations.
Business Development Manager
A-Game Business
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Created reports and presentations detailing business development activities.
- Identified key products, services and customers and used data to devise innovative sales and marketing plans enabling growth.
- Collected data and performed customer needs analysis.
- Identified key products, services and customers and used data to devise innovative sales and marketing plans enabling dramatic growth.
- Worked with existing customers to increase purchases of services.
- Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with clients.
Sales Associate
DLT Media (Now rebranded to Digi Mags)
Johannesburg, Gauteng
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Trainer and Mentor
Climamark
Polokwane, Limpopo
06.2014 - 03.2017
- Quickly adapted training plans for client needs, keeping timelines, budgets and desires in mind.
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to start a new venture.
- Implemented new training courses after assessing corporate data and identifying employee weaknesses.
- Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training.
- Prepared and presented supplementary learning material to support structured lessons.
- Developed individualized training plans to enhance student training.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mandisa Shiceka High
Kagiso, Mogale City, Johannesburg 01.2004 - 12.2008
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Regenesys Business School
Johannesburg 07.2021 - Current
Timeline
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Regenesys Business School
07.2021 - Current
Business Development Manager
Kenosis Beauty Institute
12.2020 - 07.2022
Managing Director
Elevate Strategies
07.2019 - Current
Business Development Manager
A-Game Business
01.2019 - 11.2020
Sales Associate
DLT Media (Now rebranded to Digi Mags)
03.2018 - 10.2019
Trainer and Mentor
Climamark
06.2014 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Mandisa Shiceka High
01.2004 - 12.2008
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