Sinenhlanhla Mnyandu
Johannesburg,South Africa
Summary
A results-driven professional with expertise in revenue generation strategies and B2B sales experience, adept at client acquisition and retention. Demonstrates proficiency in proposal and contract drafting, alongside a strong ability to track and optimise activities to facilitate client engagements. Skilled in cross-selling, business planning, financial analysis, and forecasting, with persuasive negotiation capabilities. Possesses excellent communication skills both written and oral, complemented by problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft tools including Excel, PowerBI, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook as well as CRM software for effective pipeline management and cost management. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive business growth and achieve strategic objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Business Development Specialist
MTN Group
Johannesburg
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Currently looking after three MTN operating countries and responsible for consistently achieving and exceeding sales targets through strategic market analysis, proactive client engagement, and innovative solution delivery.
- Excel in prospecting, lead generation, and cross-selling to drive business growth and strengthen client relationships.
- Maintain expert knowledge of products, pricing strategies, and regulatory compliance.
- Effectively manage the end-to-end client lifecycle, from acquisition to post-sales support, while identifying new business opportunities through competitive analysis.
- Enhanced market visibility with the creation of effective marketing campaigns.
Academic Mentor
University of KwaZulu-Natal
03.2023 - 10.2023
- My responsibilities included providing guidance and support to students by helping them understand course materials, improve study skills, and set academic goals.
- Monitoring progress, while offering personalized assistance, and encouraged critical thinking and independent learning.
- Collaborated with the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance faculty to help students overcome academic challenges.
- Facilitated weekly one-on-one sessions with mentees to ensure enforcement of effective study habits, while tracking student development and ensuring long-term success.
- Compiled reports every second week, to share with Academic Leader to keep track of responsibilities being carried out.
Academic Tutor
University of KwaZulu-Natal
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Tutored Economics and Finance modules from first year to third year students.
- I was responsible for providing subject-specific instructions, and helping with assignments and exam preparations.
- Tailored sessions to address learning gaps.
- Explained complex concepts and encouraged critical thinking.
- Tracked student progress.
- Collaborated with Lecturers to align on academic goals.
Education
Masters of Commerce - Banking and Investment Management
University of KwaZulu Natal
01.2023 - 04.2025
BCom Honours - Finance
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2022 - 12.2022
BCom - Economics and Finance
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2018 - 12.2021
Matric - undefined
Gamalakhe Commercial High School
01.2013 - 11.2017
Skills
- Revenue Generation Strategies
- B2B Sales Experience
- Client Acquisition and Retention
- Proposal and Contract Drafting
- Track and Optimize Activities
- Facilitate Client Engagements
- Ability to Cross-sell
- Business Planning
- Financial Analysis and Forecasting
- Persuasive Negotiation
- Good Communication Skills Both Written and Oral
- Good at Problem Solving and Paying Attention to Detail
- Microsoft (Excel, PowerBI, Powerpoint, Teams, Outlook)
- CRM Software Proficiency
- Pipeline Management
- Cost Management
Certification
- Coursera: Certificate in Foundation of Business Strategy - June 2024
- ASISA Academy: Certificate in Work Readiness - October 2022
- UKZN: Certificate in University Teaching Assistant Programme - March 2022
Accomplishments
- Achieved and exceeded sales targets by implementing strategic market analysis and proactive client engagement across three operating countries as a Business Development Specialist (2024)
- Attained 75% final mark for Honours in Finance Thesis (2022)
- Awarded the Ginwala/Rustomjee Bursary (2022)
- Awarded the Bankseta Bursary (2022)
- Golden Key International Honour Society Member. Top 15% Achievers (2019)
Languages
English
Fluent
Zulu
Native
References
- Yolanda Mbalu, General Manager for Operations at MTN Group (Chenosis) - Yolanda.Mbalu@mtn.com
- Pearl Tuling, Manager for Products (3PP) at MTN Group (Chenosis) - Pearl.Tuling@mtn.com
- Fathima Danka, Mentor Supervisor at University of KwaZulu Natal - Fathima.danka7@gmail.com
Timeline
Business Development Specialist
MTN Group
05.2023 - 04.2025
Academic Mentor
University of KwaZulu-Natal
03.2023 - 10.2023
Masters of Commerce - Banking and Investment Management
University of KwaZulu Natal
01.2023 - 04.2025
BCom Honours - Finance
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2022 - 12.2022
Academic Tutor
University of KwaZulu-Natal
03.2021 - 06.2023
BCom - Economics and Finance
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2018 - 12.2021
Matric - undefined
Gamalakhe Commercial High School
01.2013 - 11.2017
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