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Zakhi Khumalo

Cluster Specialist (Area Manager)
JHB

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Cluster Specialist (Area Manager)

Vodacom
10.2016 - Current
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Monitored industry trends to adapt strategies accordingly.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
  • Analyzed marketing data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.

Field Manager

Specpack sales and marketing
02.2014 - 03.2015
  • Manager within the DEFY account
  • Brand Ambassador Manager
  • Managing 9 Staff members in retail stores within the area
  • Training retail staff on products and services that DEFY has to offer
  • Merchandising and positioning of the DEFY brand for various retailers
  • Managing of targets given for Brand Ambassadors to increase sales with the Region.

Field Marketer

TCC/Futureforce
05.2014 - 04.2015

· Manager within the DEFY account.

· Brand Ambassador Manager.

· Managing 9 Staff members in retail stores within the area.

· Training retail staff on products and services that DEFY has to offer.

· Merchandising and positioning of the DEFY brand for various retailers.

· Managing of targets given for Brand Ambassadors to increase sales with the Region.

Field Service Executive

Specpack
01.2009 - 04.2014
  • Managing the Vodacom Account
  • Voice and data representative Manager
  • Managing 7 Staff members in retail stores within the area
  • Training retail staff on products and services that Vodacom has to offer
  • Merchandising and positioning of the Vodacom brand for various retailers
  • Preparing photographic reports for the Gauteng Region
  • Custodian of the Point Of Sale report for the Gauteng Region.

Trainer/Relationship Manager

Beyond Outsourcing
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Client Account: Vodacom
  • Training retail staff on Vodacom’s products and services
  • Custodian of point of sale systems in Gauteng West, East, South and Central regions
  • Managing two merchandise specialists in the area.

Brand Ambassador

The Creative Counsel
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Marketing and servicing various promotional campaigns
  • Deliveries for Cell C in-store promotional leaflets
  • Merchandising Sun Care Products
  • Supervisor for Cell C Intersection promotion
  • Data Capturing

Education

Senior certificate (Grade 12) -

Mondeor High School

No Degree -

University of Johannesburg
JHB
04.2001 -

Skills

Staff Training

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Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12/09/86
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: 08/B – Own car

References

  • Student Wise, Darren Louw, 083 294 7501, Nick Louw, 083 285 0232
  • The Creative Council, Mpho Madiba, 072 339 1169, Oxana Van Der Berg, 083 260 9007
  • Beyond Outsourcing, Naresh Perumal, 082 238 4444
  • Specpack, Laura Stevens, 072 650 1197
  • Specpack Sales and Maketing, Leon Vukheya, 082 718 2462

Timeline

Cluster Specialist (Area Manager)

Vodacom
10.2016 - Current

Field Marketer

TCC/Futureforce
05.2014 - 04.2015

Field Manager

Specpack sales and marketing
02.2014 - 03.2015

Field Service Executive

Specpack
01.2009 - 04.2014

Trainer/Relationship Manager

Beyond Outsourcing
01.2008 - 01.2009

Brand Ambassador

The Creative Counsel
01.2006 - 01.2007

No Degree -

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Senior certificate (Grade 12) -

Mondeor High School
Zakhi KhumaloCluster Specialist (Area Manager)