Thendo Siganunu

• proven ability to develop key growth sales strategies and achieve annual targets as set out by the company
• Build relationships and understanding customer trends in South Africa and neighbouring countries
• Liaise with suppliers Worldwide to understand Customer’s needs
• Manage a portfolio that includes, Antibodies, ELISAs, Molecular biology consumables, and pathology
• works well with principal investigators, research and diagnostics lab managers, quality managers, Health care professionals and students to understand their needs and solve technical queries
• Create marketing materials and strategies to achieve sales targets
• manage Office stock to prevent expiry.

· liaised between external Sales Representatives and suppliers to promote new product into the market.

· Submitted quotations to research and diagnostic Clients.

· Followed up on Clients’ orders and quotes to help grow the company sales

· Provided technical support and troubleshooting for Clients when the product was not performing according to specifications.

· Built good Client relations by offering new products in the market of biotechnology and molecular biology research.

· collaborated with other departments to Assist with compiling marketing material, tracking samples and price list rendering.

• Performed DNA,protein purification, Antibody preparation ELISA and western blotting assays to support research studies.
• Assisted Senior Researchers with drawing up SOP’S for the molecular research laboratory
• Wrote various Annual scientific research reports for the CSIR-DST inter-bursary support
• Collaborated with University of pretoria academic colleagues on areas of shared research interest such as small-scale animal vaccine trial and Bacterial and yeast large scale culturing.
• Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
• Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes.
• Used Molecular Cloning, PCR and Genomics to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of data.

• Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
• Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
• Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
• Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.