Multi-faceted Regional Sales Manager promoting excellent record of meeting company-defined quotas through exceptional sales strategy. Mentors employees to develop top-performing team members. Fifteen-year progressive career background combined with dedication to corporate growth and development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Sales Manager
A1 Financial Services
06.2019 - 09.2023
Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
Collaborated with senior executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation.
Coached sales associates
and Team Leaders in product specifications, sales phycology and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings and increase sales performance.
Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.
Held weekly regular performance evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses of team members and provide counselling to improve outcomes.
Led targeted training programs to educate staff on product benefits and service capabilities. (Sales Booster training)
Assessed each location's individual and team performances, analyzing data trends to determine best methods to improve sales results.
Met with each sales representative and Team Leader on a monthly basis to answer questions, resolve issues and identify new strategies.
Managed monthly Performance Improvement Programs.
Effectively recruited and hired highly talented individuals bringing exceptional skills and expertise to sales team through multiple recruitment channels.
Targeted prospects in other territories through careful research of competitor products, services and trends.
Held weekly meetings with Team Leaders to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
Held weekly presentations with Head Office to present feedback and progress.
Executed successful promotional events and trade shows.
Achievements:
Top performing region (KwaZulu Natal) in 2019 and 2020
Outbound Sales Agent
EC3
07.2018 - 05.2019
Converting sales leads to sales, maintaining an 80% to 100% conversion ratio.
Booking of tracker fitment appointments,
Used computer databases to keep track of phone calls and resolution of client queries.
Represented company professionally in situations, working through challenging phone calls and cultivating positive interactions by remaining calm and poised.
Gained referrals to increase sales volumes and exceed company target and KPI's.
Achievements:
Rookie Award (Best Newcomer)
Business Owner
Hire Central
11.2017 - 06.2018
Sales (Advertising space)
Strategic marketing
Lead sourcing
Sales Coach
Old Mutual South Africa
06.2017 - 10.2017
Evaluating sales teams' calls, noting areas of improvement and providing coaching accordingly.
Ensured improvement in areas such as lead to quote, quote to sale and lead to sale ratios while managing a quality score of above 85%. Track Record can be provided.
Weekly feedback to management team on sales team performance.
Designed and implemented sales training program and documentation.
Outbound Agent
Old Mutual South Africa
10.2014 - 05.2017
Achieving short term insurance and value added product sales targets.
Lead generation to exceed company KPI's
Managed Call Volumes, appointments made and sales made.
Achievements:
Top sales agent March 2015
Top sales agent April 2015
Second place sales agent first quarter 2015
Top sales agent second quarter
Top sales agent 2015
Winner of the Leadership Development Programme.
Outbound Call Center Agent - Short Term Insurance
Liquid Capital
03.2013 - 09.2014
Made outbound calls to customers buying new vehicles to sell insurance products.
Contacted customers after sales process to drive ongoing customer satisfaction and gaining referrals.
Used computer databases to keep track of phone calls, confidential notes about conversations and customer contact information.
Inbound Call Center Agent - Long Term Insurance
Telesure Investment Holdings - 1life Direct
04.2011 - 02.2013
Made outbound lead follow-ups to potential and existing customers by telephone and email to qualify leads and sell products and services.
Asked fact-finding questions to determine customer needs and expectations and recommended specific products and solutions.
Incorporated cross-selling, up-selling and add-ons and offered promotional items to increase sales.
Followed-up on leads produced by outbound marketing campaigns based on established criteria.
Used computer databases to keep track of phone calls, confidential notes about conversations and customer contact information.
2IC Duties Includes:
Coaching team with the required sales techniques.
Undertaking meeting.
Updating and maintaining statistical database.
Sales Consultant Representative
Virgin Active
03.2008 - 03.2011
Lead creation.
Created professional sales presentations to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
Increased sales by offering consultation on products and services and applying customer service and upselling techniques.
Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements and gaining referrals.
Assisted in product placement and visual merchandising, maintaining attractive and inviting appearance.
Organized sales paperwork, presented proposals and finalized contracts.
Attended advanced training sessions and conferences to increase product knowledge and productivity.
Tailored sales approaches and techniques to specific client needs to increase marketing effectiveness.
Cold-called leads and closed large number of new sales over several months.
Organised and attended Business presentations to generate leads and sales.
Implemented marketing strategies and techniques, increasing revenue and customer satisfaction.