Thulani Maswanganye
Sales And Marketing
Johannesburg
Summary
Innovative critical thinker with over 15 years of experience in business development, sales, and marketing within the advertising and food and beverage industries. Proven track record in strategic key account management, product marketing, and market analysis. Skilled in client relationship management, negotiation, and problem-solving, with a strong ability to develop business partnerships and implement effective solutions. Committed to delivering exceptional service and staying informed on industry trends to drive organizational success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Project Management Coordinator
Kungomusa Training and Projects
10.2019 - Current
- Resolved any issues or conflicts that arose during projects promptly, minimizing delays or disruptions in work processes.
- Improved overall team performance by providing guidance, training, and support to junior staff members.
- Championed change management efforts by effectively communicating project goals and objectives to all affected parties, ensuring smooth transitions during implementation.
- Spearheaded process improvements within the organization by sharing best practices learned from completed projects across various departments.
Events Coordinator/Bar manager & Host
Disoufeng Pub & Restaurant
04.2015 - Current
- Managing operating and administrative functions to ensure specific projects are delivered efficiently.
- Traveling to on site inspecting and project managing events.
- Ensuring excellent customer service and quality delivery
- Being responsible for all project budget from start to finish
- Recruiting, training and motivating staff.
- Doing regular stock-takes and ordering as necessary.
- Handling Deliveries
- Overseeing or liaising with the kitchen
- Greeting and welcoming guests at the door.
- Reason for Leaving:
Business Development Representative
The Brand and Beverages Company
02.2016 - 08.2019
- Developed new business and managed accounts
- Met and exceeded targets relating to revenue growth, activities, profit margin, mix of products and services, sales, customer retention and customer acquisition.
- Tracked business development successes and failures and re-strategized better ways to secure business
- Responsible for focusing on Customer Service in order to understand customer issues, communicating to clients on all matters ensuring regular feedback and communication with client
- Managed order levels maintaining the CRM database.
- Developed effective working relationship with customers through regular meetings
- Responsible for identifying and obtaining further sales and business development opportunities.
- Worked closely with group marketing to develop marketing campaigns to support sales strategy.
- Generated new business and raised awareness of other company products. Provided regular feedback to senior management about the market place and competitor activities
- Reason for Leaving: Company underwent huge financial constraints which resulted to Retrenchments.
Sales Executive
McCarthy Volkswagen
09.2011 - 10.2014
- Developing and securing new business for additional growth
- Generating new business for the Company and increased revenue.
- Provided customers with products update
- Managed existing accounts to maximize profitable sales volumes
- Developed and secured new business for additional growth
- Responsible for client consultation
- Responsible for both In-bound and out-bound sales.
- Responsible for cold calling customers daily and building a stable data base.
- Responsible for vehicle sales.
- Ensured that the dealership met all the customer requirements and needs.
- Responsible for Marketing and Advertising.
- Responsible for Customer Services and maintaining good relationships with customers.
- Compiling Weekly, Monthly Sales Reports and Stats.
- Attending Sales and Revenue meetings
- Reason for Leaving: Resigned to further Studies on a full time basis
Road Manager
Sound Media
02.2008 - 09.2011
- Supervising and managing road shows, events, activations, promoters and promotions
- Work with small and mid-sized tours based on the size of the product
- Setting up and breaking down before and after event or activation.
- Briefing promoters before event date.
- Maintaining a good relationship with clients.
- Advancing show dates.
- Making travel and hotel arrangements
- Reason for Leaving: Company was liquidated
Education
Graduate Certificate - Media Studies
Boston City Campus and Business College
Johannesburg Senior Certificate - undefined
Tulip High School
01.2006
Skills
Excellent Relationship Building and Networking
Communication and Influence Skills
Strategic Business Development
Analytical Skills
People Skills
Team Player
Ability to work independently without supervision
High Energy Levels
Creative Skills
Planning and Organizing
Excellent Communication Skills
Attention to Details
Business Acumen
Sales and Marketing Strategy
Advertising
Team Leadership
Customer Service Orientated
Social Media Engagement
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
Internet
Personal Information
- Ethnicity: African
- Notice Period: Available Immediately
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 08
- Availability: Available Immediately
Competencies Skills Abilities
- Excellent Relationship Building and Networking
- Communication and Influence Skills
- Strategic Business Development
- Analytical Skills
- People Skills
- Team Player
- Ability to work independently without supervision
- High Energy Levels
- Creative Skills
- Planning and Organizing
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Attention to Details
- Business Acumen
- Sales and Marketing Strategy
- Advertising
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service Orientated
- Social Media Engagement
Computer Skills And Literacy
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Internet
Key Area Of Expertise
- Strategic Client Liaison & Relationship management
- Facilitating the development of Strategic Business Partnerships
- Conducting client satisfaction Surveys
- Ability to manage difficult customer situations proactively
- Ability to liaise and present to clients at all levels
- Managing of multiple accounts
- New business development
- Service Level Agreement Management
- Report Writing
- Strategy Development - strength inclined towards Marketing, and Business Development.
- Keeping abreast of trends and changes in the industry.
Full Name
Thulani, Maswanganye
References
- Thabiso Mokgatlhe, Disoufeng Pub, 073 644 8412
- Johan Notier, The Brand and Beverages Company, 082 552 0380
- JP Strydom, McCarthy Volkswagen, 082 333 3929
- Jenna Milkin, Sound Media, 072 154 8369
Timeline
Project Management Coordinator
Kungomusa Training and Projects
10.2019 - Current
Business Development Representative
The Brand and Beverages Company
02.2016 - 08.2019
Events Coordinator/Bar manager & Host
Disoufeng Pub & Restaurant
04.2015 - Current
Sales Executive
McCarthy Volkswagen
09.2011 - 10.2014
Road Manager
Sound Media
02.2008 - 09.2011
Senior Certificate - undefined
Tulip High School
Graduate Certificate - Media Studies
Boston City Campus and Business College