Wanda Van Tiddens
Business Development Manager
Cape Town
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
RIFF Distribution Services
08.2024 - Current
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
- Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
- Conducted comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and potential areas of expansion.
Business Development Manager
Noble Private Portfolios
10.2015 - 07.2024
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
- Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
- Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
- Consistently met or exceeded monthly quotas through diligent prospecting efforts, relentless follow-up activities, and expert negotiation skills.
- Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
Investment Broker
Absa Bank
04.2010 - 09.2015
- Achieved consistent revenue growth through proactive generation of new business leads and successful account conversions.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing personalized investment advice and tailored portfolio recommendations.
- Negotiated better terms for clients when working with external parties such as fund managers or custodians.
- Maintained strict compliance with all regulatory requirements, ensuring that all transactions were executed within established guidelines.
- Continuously improved professional skills through ongoing education, attending relevant conferences, and industry seminars.
- Conducted comprehensive research on various investment options, ensuring optimal decision-making for clients'' financial goals.
- Expanded the firm''s clientele base through targeted outreach strategies and effective networking efforts.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in a high level of trust and long-term business partnerships.
- Assisted clients in navigating complex financial situations by offering expert guidance on available investment strategies.
- Stayed up-to-date on financial market trends and changes in order to offer informed guidance to clients.
- Presented detailed reports on portfolio performance, keeping clients informed about their investments'' progress.
- Met with clients to generate new business and negotiate contracts.
- Contacted potential clients to pursue sales and gather funds.
- Met and collaborated with existing and prospective clients to ascertain financial goals and provide recommendations on investment solutions.
- Discussed financial options with clients and provided informed suggestions.
- Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.
Education
Certificate in Wealth Management
University of Cape Town
Cape Town06-2021
RE5
SAIFM
Pretoria03-2012
Skills
Business development
Relationship development
Relationship building
Decision-making
Lead generation
Customer service
Negotiations
Sales and marketing
Timeline
Business Development Manager
RIFF Distribution Services
08.2024 - Current
Business Development Manager
Noble Private Portfolios
10.2015 - 07.2024
Investment Broker
Absa Bank
04.2010 - 09.2015
Certificate in Wealth Management
University of Cape Town
RE5
SAIFM
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