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Sam Salima

Massey,AUK

Summary

Dynamic Account Manager offering expertise in building partnerships, retaining key accounts and enhancing profit channels. Strong leader with proficiency in growing professional network, influencing decision-makers and devising successful strategies. Collaborative and strategic team leader with robust background in customer relationship management. Strong analytic, quantitative and technical aptitude with great attention to detail. Self-motivated, driven and adaptable with proven track record of exceeding goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Security / Risk Management Coordinator

Intercede Corporate Ltd
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with minimizing risk exposure by reviewing claim validity and viability against coverage standards.
  • Promoted enterprise-level risk management practices and helped instill strong culture focused on protective policies and procedures.
  • Trained staff in risk management policies and monitored compliance to control company liability.
  • Investigated allegations to check validity and recommend actions to minimize risk.
  • Taught employees how to control risks at front line.

Sales & Logistics Manager

Aquatanks Ltd / Galloway International Ltd
01.2021 - 11.2022
  • Maintained calm demeanour and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise. Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

Field Agent

Intercoll Limited
03.2020 - 12.2020
  • Demonstrated features, answered questions and redirected concerns to positive areas.
  • Stayed in frequent contact with customers to assess satisfaction, gather requirements and resolve issues.
  • Prepared and finalized court documentation.
  • Full investigation by assessing surveillance
  • Serve the business in good faith, prompting and protecting the business best interests.
  • Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
  • Negotiated contracts and terms of sale with potential customers.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Finalized sales and collected necessary deposits.
  • Generated leads through cold-calling, networking and other outreach methods.

Key Account Manager

Franklins Plumbing Ltd
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships to drive business growth.
  • Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions, and promoting compelling business opportunities.
  • Developed thorough understanding of key clients' needs and requirements to prepare customized solutions.
  • Facilitated strategic meetings with key stakeholders to understand customer needs and develop action plans.
  • Analyzed sales and customer data to identify trends and opportunities for increased profitability.
  • Created sales forecasts to target daily, monthly and yearly objectives.
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.

Sales & Service Coordinator + Account Manager

Humes Pipelines Ltd / Fletcher Building Group
09.2016 - 10.2019
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanour and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.

Education

C.O.A - Certificate of Approval

Manukau Institute of Technology
Manukau, NZ

Fletcher Living Leadership Course

Fletcher Building Learning Academy
Auckland, NZ
2018

School Cert - English, Maths, Geography

Otahuhu College
Auckland, NZ
2001

Skills

  • Consulting
  • Customer Experience Control
  • Risk Control
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Growth Portfolios
  • New Business Identification
  • Account Strategy
  • Resolve Customer Issues
  • Operational Management
  • Persuasive Negotiations
  • Customer Consultations

Languages

Samoan
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Security / Risk Management Coordinator

Intercede Corporate Ltd
01.2023 - Current

Sales & Logistics Manager

Aquatanks Ltd / Galloway International Ltd
01.2021 - 11.2022

Field Agent

Intercoll Limited
03.2020 - 12.2020

Key Account Manager

Franklins Plumbing Ltd
09.2019 - 02.2020

Sales & Service Coordinator + Account Manager

Humes Pipelines Ltd / Fletcher Building Group
09.2016 - 10.2019

C.O.A - Certificate of Approval

Manukau Institute of Technology

Fletcher Living Leadership Course

Fletcher Building Learning Academy

School Cert - English, Maths, Geography

Otahuhu College
Sam Salima