Experience

obodo

• United Kingdom
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Product Design Specialist | 🚀

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  At Obodo we are a team of renowned Product Experts that have developed the markets First Product Design Lead Talent Pool and a Collection of Specialised Assessments, ensuring that you are aligning yourself with Ideal Product Designers with standout portfolios, demonstrable experience and have all the relevant skills you are looking for! Obodo is your shortcut for hiring flexible, specialised product designers. Our aim is to significantly reduce your sourcing time and risk of making a poor hire! We personally connect innovative companies with the most suitable elite product designers for their new and exciting projects, ensuring the best possible fit. This is why companies like Meta, MIT, Wise and over 150 startups trust us to connect them with elite designers for full time direct hires and contract work! And the best part? We're not a 3rd-party recruiting agency! We work strictly within your budget, or even up to 50% less than what you initially expected.



PeopleSolved

• South Africa
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sr. Business Development

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2020

  Founded in 2011 PeopleSolved has grown to become the largest independent provider of specialist recruitment services in South Africa with an expanding global footprint. - Develops and executes a strategy for discovering and securing new business opportunities either locally, regionally, or nationally. - Develops negotiation strategies by evaluating risks and potentials. Evaluates, determines, and realizes quarterly business growth goals. - Creates a business development database in order to evaluate performance and organize client and prospective client information. - Fosters beneficial relationships with business partners, potential clients, and business contacts in order to attract new business and enhancing organization reputation. - Closes new business deals by developing and negotiating contracts. Specialist Markets Technology Finance Capital Markets and Investments Telecommunications Broadcast/Media Service Locations Africa Europe UK UAE Middle East USA Services Executive Search Contingency Permanent Contract Talent Mapping



Illinge Brokers

• Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Director Of Business Development

  • Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

  To service and support Independent Financial Advisors (brokers), IFA groups (corporates), Advisers, the Administration support staff of these businesses and the Financial Advisers and Broker Services support structures to these intermediaries To ensure that profitable annual sales volumes and monthly targets are met by directly and actively growing and managing an Intermediary Portfolio To develop and implement a regional business plan for the Intermediary portfolio (sales volumes, investment education and training, marketing and client services - administration) To supply accurate investment, product, fund, service’s and investor information To train and develop the Intermediary’s, Intermediary’s support staff Distribution Support Structures To support investment projects and campaigns (marketing support) To participate in investment product implementation (presentations, product development & client service support) To facilitate or identify Intermediary needs - technology, reporting and developing a profitable practice To co-ordinate and maintain effective SLA’s with all relevant stakeholders To ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements (e.g. FAIS, FICA)



LegalWise

• South Africa
• Law Practice
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2018

  Legalwise provides legal protection insurance which equips their members with the power to enforce and defend their rights through professional legal representation. What I do: Influenced and helped build a strong business development team! Recruited and developed hungry A-team players. Sales stars who join the organisation feel part and excited about Legal Wise from the day they meet us. Focused on hiring top talent with the right attitude and potential. Led brainstorming sessions to drive collaboration, teamwork and strategic thinking. Kept a handle on team revenue, tracking of sales and analysed team data. Have a strong ability to think on my feet and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. Inspired and developed various creative sales tactics and strategies Involved in building creative and enticing pitches true to the brand. Discovered innovative ways to generate leads. Researched and implemented initiatives to improve customer experience and build brand loyalty. Upheld and promoted Legal Wise brand promise. Built trusting relationships and maintained strong customer relations Built strong relationships with customers and all stakeholders. Cultivated positive interactions and relationships with sales representatives, team leaders, managers, and executives to evaluate sales strategy and results. Managed client accounts with due care and provided an open transparent service. Coordinated and attended high level client meetings. Negotiated fair sales contracts.



Capitec

• South Africa
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Service Consultant

  • Mar 2012 - Mar 2013

  Worked directly with potential clients to determine their financial needs and sold them a variety of financial services. Used different methods to appeal clients and sell products by telephone or face to face. Reached targets on a monthly bases Granted loans Influenced and assisted with client conversions (Switching clients from one bank to another). Worked directly with potential clients to determine their financial needs and sold them a variety of financial services. Used different methods to appeal clients and sell products by telephone or face to face. Reached targets on a monthly bases Granted loans Influenced and assisted with client conversions (Switching clients from one bank to another).