With 12 years of experience in various industries, an energetic and professional individual who values punctuality and is dedicated to following safety procedures and protocols to prevent mishaps. A dynamic, purposeful, hard-working, and knowledgeable Manager with a proven track record of successful management. Strong relationship-building skills that have built and maintained a loyal client base, while excelling at devising strategies to increase profit. Key strength is the ability to bring out the best in people. Driven to succeed and years of working abroad have enhanced the natural ability to communicate with individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, enabling the overcoming of both language and cultural barriers.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Advisor
Thryv NZ
05.2024 - Current
Increased client satisfaction by providing tailored business advice and strategies for growth.
Capitalized on strategic business partnerships to foster new market penetration.
Recommended initiatives to improve performance and maximize return on sales incentives.
Assisted in marketing campaign design and performance measurement.
Reduced costs by identifying inefficiencies in client businesses and proposing targeted solutions.
Identified new market opportunities for clients, fostering business expansion and increasing revenue potential.
Managing and existing portfolio of 150+ marketing services customers in a Face to Face account
management role to small to medium businesses.
• Maintaining and growing an existing portfolio of SME customers using solution selling techniques
within marketing services i.e SEO, SEM, Social, Websites, Digital products, SaaS solution.
• Helping businesses identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to achieve their goals.
• Maintain existing key accounts to establish better relationships by contract renewals.
• By analysing existing operations, pinpointing better online strategies to increase online traction.
Business Development Manager
Harvey Norman commercial Business & Education
05.2023 - 04.2024
Develop new business leads for growth and develop the network
To ensure all company procedures about administration and store procedures are followed
This includes purchase orders, branch transfers, credit claims, approving batches, batch adjustments, negative stock reports, and aged trial balances
Maintain current commercial education clients, and actively grow and develop a new client base
To provide an exciting, rewarding retail experience for all customers at all levels of customer engagement and maintain customer service standards in-store
To serve as a role model for superior customer service and set the pace for service excellence for all employees
Organise client evenings using the store to sell our range and offering
To ensure your personal brand supports the values and perceptions of the company brand, and to ensure all interaction and engagement with third parties (including suppliers) endorses and promotes the company brand
Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
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.
Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
Represented company and promoted products at conferences and industry events.
Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, consistently exceeding revenue targets through upselling strategies and exceptional customer service.
Team Leader
Sky Tv Ltd
06.2021 - 05.2023
Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives
Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity
Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise
Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries
Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training, and development coaching
Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements
Conferred with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
Interviewed and selected potential new team members from list of candidates recommended by recruitment team
Created and distributed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to management regarding performance
Tracked project schedules and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time while staying on budget
Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans
Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth
Did a major project management end to end to get more business to the business and created the business segment and trained 190 CSR to the same
Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
Sales Manager
Beneficial Insurance
07.2020 - 06.2021
Developed sales plans, goals, strategies, and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives
Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning
Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services
Maintained professional network of potential clients and business opportunities
Achieved company growth and brand development through market expansion and sales
Analyzed business and sales targets using critical thinking skills
Established new accounts and serviced existing accounts maintaining professional relationships
Developed and implemented acquisition strategies to update product lines
Boosted revenue and facilitated sales activity while developing consistent employee measurements for exceeding goals
Reduced process gaps by hiring, supervising, and coaching employees on sales strategies and protocols, optimizing performance, growth, and profitability
Executed and created strategic sales plans to expand customer base and extend reach
Analyzed competitors' successes and failures, evaluating impact on market
Lead planning and implementation of company projects including participation in design and testing phases
Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
Claims Specialist
IAG
12.2019 - 07.2020
Maintained knowledge of policies and procedures and insurance coverage benefit levels, eligibility systems and verification processes
Communicated with other departments to establish action plans and manage open claims to closure
Planned and conducted investigations of claims to confirm coverage and compensability
Resolved claims by approving or denying documentation, calculating benefits due and determining compensation settlement
Documented specific claims by completing and recording forms, reports, and logs
Assessed and conducted negotiations within authority limits to settle claims
Researched and reviewed information to determine validity of insurance claims and contacted companies and customers about decisions
Contacted injured parties and legal representatives to negotiate final settlements for claims
Processed claims for payment or forwarded to appropriate personnel for further investigation
Examined automobile policies with third-party liability, accident benefits and collision benefits
Managed a high volume of claims effectively by prioritizing tasks and maintaining excellent organizational skills.
Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely communication, empathy, and clear explanations of claim outcomes.
Developed strong working relationships with external partners such as adjusters, legal counsel, and medical professionals to facilitate efficient claim resolution processes.
Settled complex claims fairly by applying critical thinking, negotiation skills, and detailed knowledge of insurance policies.
Operations Associate
Fliway Group
09.2019 - 12.2019
Key point of contact for assigned accounts, ensuring all customer enquiries are actioned within agreed time frames
Ensuring day-to-day agreed service levels are met
Developed and suggested new strategies and tactics for improvements
Updated company databases, websites, and customer account information
Presented operations budgets and expenditure numbers to supervisors for review
Helped finance teams with company budgets, staff allocations and payroll information
Sharing continuous improvement ideas or opportunities with manager for consideration and development
Building and maintaining trusting, collaborative relationships with key accounts, monitoring freight movements, and ensuring all service KPIs are met, problem solving, and identifying and sharing continuous improvement and service opportunities between Fliway and key accounts
Shipped packages and received goods and materials under guidance of company's procedures
Oversaw daily operations, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to company policies and procedures.
Trained and mentored new team members, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
Followed shipping and receiving procedures for goods and materials.
Maintained accurate records using various software systems, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.
Sales Manager
Abhi Tyagi
11.2015 - 05.2019
Managed multiple campaigns throughout the tenure in Probe/ Salmat Telco, The Warehouse group of financial services, NIB insurance, BNZ banking, Energy
Developed sales plans, goals, strategies, and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives
Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives
Manage the flow of day-to-day operations
As I have managed various Campaigns within the consumer space which include, Customer care & sales inbound and outbound campaigns over the years which sets different KPI's/focuses
Expertise in client relations, team/campaign movement, recruitment and most importantly the ability to adapt to the constant changes that the call center industry and outsource provider contains
Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth
Interviewed and selected potential new team members from list of candidates recommended by recruitment team
Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes
Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning
Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
Customer Service Specialist/Sales/Administrator
CX
07.2014 - 11.2015
Managed inbound sales and outbound leads
Managed customer's residential accounts and rural wireless initiative business accounts providing customer service
Worked as admin support
Managed escalations for the team and trained fresh staff
Was delegated responsibilities from my team leader
Worked in sales for more than 1 year and then promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service/Sales
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service
Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints
Business Advisor and Senior Account Manager at Thryv And Vivial Media (acquired By Thryv)Business Advisor and Senior Account Manager at Thryv And Vivial Media (acquired By Thryv)