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Thabiso Mkhize

Thabiso Mkhize

Buccaneer Sales Representative
Durban,KZN

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at Chill Beverages International, excelling in territory management and brand building. Successfully expanded the customer base and increased sales revenue by targeting high-potential accounts. Adept at team collaboration and delivering exceptional customer service, driving impactful brand interactions through strategic event execution.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Buccaneer Sales Representative

Chill Beverages International
10.2020 - Current
  • Managing our sales and merchandising agents to achieve our targets
  • Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts
  • Creating brand awareness for new and emerging products in the company
  • Operating effectively across both FMCG and On-Consumption trade channels
  • Providing the company with monthly reports outlining key successes and areas for improvement


Activation Specialist

Chill Beverages International
08.2018 - 09.2020


  • Trained and mentored Activation Assistants, improving team performance and ensuring consistent service delivery across the board
  • Planning and and executing large scale events, including G&T festivals
  • In store tastings and giveaways to drive brand awareness
  • Set up and manage event logistics including displays, signage and promotional materials
  • Engaging directly with consumers, creating positive brand interactions and collecting feedback

Finance/SCM Intern

Department of Transport
04.2017 - 03.2018


  • Managing and tracking all incoming and outgoing tender documents and tender specifications
  • Record asset movements, purchases and disposals.
  • Support the evaluation of tenders within CIDB grades 1 to 3
  • Assist in the preparation and processing of Request For Proposals (RFP) and Request For Quotations (RFQ)
  • providing administrative support at tender briefings


Webchat Sales Agent

CCI South Africa
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
  • Increased sales revenue by consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets.
  • Selling Broadband Services to United Kingdom customers via webchat where I had to help 3 customers simultaneously

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate - Education

University of South Africa
Durban, South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - Economics

University of Zululand
Empangeni, South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics And Banking

University of Zululand
Empangeni, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Territory Management

Brand Building

Team Collaboration

Customer Service

Sales Development

Time Management

Sales and Negotiation Skills

Merchandising Expertise

Event and Activation Knowledge

Timeline

Buccaneer Sales Representative

Chill Beverages International
10.2020 - Current

Activation Specialist

Chill Beverages International
08.2018 - 09.2020

Finance/SCM Intern

Department of Transport
04.2017 - 03.2018

Webchat Sales Agent

CCI South Africa
01.2016 - 01.2017

Post-Graduate Certificate - Education

University of South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - Economics

University of Zululand
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics And Banking

University of Zululand
04.2001 -

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