Dynamic and motivated professional with a proven record of generating and building relationships, managing projects from concept to completion, designing logistical strategies, and coaching individuals to success. Skilled in building cross-functional teams, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, and making critical decisions during challenges. Adaptable and transformational leader with an ability to work independently, as well as with a group. Im friendly and out-going with hard working skills to match
Remata Printers | Midrand |July 2019 – Present
At Remata I am a Business Development Manager. My role includes planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives. Researching organizations and individuals to find new business opportunities. Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new ones. Finding and developing new markets and improving sales.
Some of the day to day tasks includes:
- Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings
- Planning and preparing presentations (say hello to Powerpoint)
- Communicating new product developments to prospective clients
- Overseeing the development of marketing literature
- Writing reports
- Specking and taking print briefs
- Providing management with feedback
- Meeting set sale targets set out by management
- Developing and nurturing client relationships
Artifact Advertising | Northriding |July 2018 – July 2019
At Artifact Advertising I was the Print Account Manager solely running the biggest account which was Nissan South Africa. This role included many responsibilities such as developing long-term relationships with a portfolio of clients, connecting with key business executives and valuable stake holders.
Manage and develop client accounts and initiate and maintain favourable relationships with clients as well as run the production department within the agency.
Some of the day to day tasks included:
- Communicating with the client and ensuring their needs are met.
- Building strong lasting relationships with suppliers
- Getting quotes from various suppliers to give my client the best possible cost for printing.
- Serve as the lead point of contact for all customer account management matters.
- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships
- Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximise profits.
- Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives.
- Develop new business with existing client and / or identify areas of improvement to meet sales quotas.
- Forecast and track key account metrics (e.g. quarterly sales results and annual forecasts).
- Prepare reports on account status
- Collaborate with sales team to identify and grow opportunities within territory.
- Assist with challenging client requests or issue escalations as needed.
Total Print Management | Northriding | January 2016 – July 2019
As the Operations Manager at Total Print, I oversaw many responsibilities within the business. Which often times included high-level HR duties, such as attracting talent and setting training standards and hiring procedures.
I also analysed and improved organisational processes and worked towards improving quality, productivity and efficiency for the business and its staff. Some of the duties included:
- Overseeing general office operations.
- Greeting visitors, answering a high-volume of incoming calls.
- Providing good customer service
- Meeting with clients and suppliers alike to build long-lasting relationships
- Coordinating appointments and meetings, as well as managing staff calendars and schedules.
- Supervising, mentoring, training and coaching our office staff and delegating assignments to ensure maximum productivity.
- Coordinating print production within the company while working alongside our supplier chain.
- Purchasing office supplies and equipment and maintaining proper stock levels.
- Producing reports, composing correspondence and drafting new contracts.
Kmarc Print | Kyalami | January 2011 – December 2015
At Kmarc Print I was the lead Graphic designer. I had the responsibility of liaising with clients to determine their requirements and budget. Managing client proposals from typesetting through to design, print and production.
I ultimately ran the production warehouse, from planning schedules and production process as well as doing the DTP and design for each print job.
Some of the day to day tasks included:
- Conceptualizing visuals based on requirements
- Creating images and layouts by hand or using design software.
- Testing graphics across various media.
- Liaising with clients to determine their requirements and budget.
- Managing client proposals from typesetting through to design, print and production.
- Working with clients, briefing and advising with regards to design style, format, print production and timelines.
- Developing concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos and websites
- Determining size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, font style and size.
- Preparing rough drafts of material based on an agreed brief.
- Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements if required
- Liaising with external printers on a regular basis to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed to the highest quality.
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