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Simthembile Magadla

F&I Assistant
Durban,KZN

Summary

I prioritize exceptional customer service, demonstrating organization, attention to detail, and empathy towards customer needs. With a knack for helping customers find exactly what they looking for once approved, I boast a proven track record of cultivating strong customer relationships and achieving sales targets. My commitment extends to surpassing sales goals, own finance personal targets and consistently delivering outstanding customer experiences. Alongside my professional attributes, I bring a fun-loving and adventurous spirit, always eager to explore, and embrace challenges. Despite my youth, my wealth of experience positions me as a valuable asset to any team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

F&I Assistant

We Buy Cars
08.2025 - Current

The Finance & Insurance (F&I) Assistant role at WeBuyCars assist with finance and insurance function, ensuring that the deals pre approved, validated (Final approvals) are closed while delivering exceptional customer service. The role combines sales drive, analytical thinking, and operational discipline to achieve finance targets with integrity and accuracy. Assisting the F&I process and ensuring that we maximise where we can. As an assistant we also Build strong relationships with customers, staff, and banks. Managing our leads is like managing our life as an assistant it is one of the main functions I focus on a daily basis. Getting applications in and loaded then making sure that docs are received giving proper feedback to the Banks, F&I and Sales Executive. Assisting as a bridge of communication and picking up where a Sales Executive or F&I might need more assistance, bringing great potential to the team and helping with closing more deal.

Sales Executive

We Buy Cars
01.2023 - 07.2025

Cultivated and secured new customer relationships, consistently meeting sales and service targets.

Earned promotion by consistently exceeding monthly sales targets and outperforming expectations, especially in automotive sales. Demonstrated a track record of success in driving sales performance and achieving goals, leading to recognition and advancement within the company. Delivered exceptional customer service, resulting in a high percentage of repeat business and client referrals. Analyzed sales data regularly with my manager on one on ones to monitor progress towards goals and make necessary adjustments to strategy as needed.

Sales Assistant

We Buy Cars
04.2021 - 12.2022

Assist our consultants with various admin duties. Assist in loading finance. Applications performing other general administrative tasks. Impeccable client service with professionalism and friendliness. Assist with explaining the costs, terms and contractual obligations of any finance or cash transactions. Assist with explaining to the customers all products and services on offer. Compile and submit files with required documentation to financial institutions.

Ensure that all transactions are followed up on as soon as possible. Assisting with test drives and selling cars and explaining additional products. Like insurance, tracker, warranty, COR, licensing and registration.

Customer Service Representative

CCI South Africa
03.2020 - 03.2021

I had a beautiful experience at CCI where i was a Customer Service Representative who would also pitch new products and services to the client when they call in. I basically responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information. Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants. Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns. Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times. Updated account information to maintain customer records. Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.

Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing And Business Management

Damelin
Durban, South Africa
05-2023

Skills

Fast learner

Certification

NCA (F&I AND LOAN CONSULTANT

Timeline

F&I Assistant

We Buy Cars
08.2025 - Current

NCA (F&I AND LOAN CONSULTANT

02-2024

Sales Executive

We Buy Cars
01.2023 - 07.2025

Sales Assistant

We Buy Cars
04.2021 - 12.2022

Customer Service Representative

CCI South Africa
03.2020 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing And Business Management

Damelin
Simthembile MagadlaF&I Assistant