
Boikie Khumalo
@boikiekhumalo
I build merchant partnerships and exceed sales targets across SaaS and e-commerce.
What I'm looking for
At Uber Eats, I build strategic merchant partnerships across South Africa, lead end-to-end contract negotiations, and consistently achieve and exceed monthly sales targets.
I've spent over 10 years driving B2B and B2C sales across technology, e-commerce, retail, and optical care, including Amazon, Langa Advertising, and Maono Optics. I bring disciplined pipeline management, strategic prospecting, client retention, and a people-first approach to Sales Manager opportunities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Account Executive
Uber Eats
Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Build and manage strategic merchant partnerships across the South African region through targeted prospecting. Lead end-to-end contract negotiations and consistently achieve and exceed monthly sales targets.
Delivered excellent customer service to maximize engagement and satisfaction. Responded promptly to customer enquiries and processed order requests via phone and email.
Customer Service Representative
Dresden Vision
Jun 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year)
Delivered professional and courteous customer interactions via outstanding written and verbal communication. Resolved complex customer issues with sharp attention to detail and a solutions-focused approach.
Managing Director
Langa Advertising
Apr 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Oversaw operations and strategic direction of an advertising company, driving business development and client relationships.
Sales Development Representative
Maono Optics
Mar 2019 - Jun 2023 (4 years 3 months)
Built new client relationships through consistent cold-calling and follow-up. Boosted client retention by establishing clear sales goals and achieving targeted revenue rates.
Optical Sales Consultant
Torga Optical Eastgate
May 2018 - Jun 2020 (2 years 1 month)
Delivered exceptional patient care by tailoring each interaction to individual needs. Demonstrated expertise in medical aid verification and streamlined claims processing.
Optical Sales Consultant
Danneberg & Moffatt Optical Eyecare Group
Mar 2014 - Apr 2018 (4 years 1 month)
Assisted customers in selecting eyeglasses and contact lenses based on style and functional requirements. Interpreted eye prescriptions to recommend optimal lens options, materials, and coatings.
Optician
Torga Optical
Mar 2013 - Oct 2013 (7 months)
Provided optical services including fitting and adjusting eyewear to ensure comfort and visual clarity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CourseCareers
Short Course in Technology Sales, Technology Sales
2025 - 2025
Completed a short course in Technology Sales from January 2025 to July 2025.
University of Johannesburg
Entrepreneurial Development, Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Studies
2020 - 2021
Studied Entrepreneurial Development with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Studies from July 2020 to January 2021.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Diploma in Optics, Optical Sciences
2011 - 2013
Earned a Diploma in Optics / Optical Sciences from 2011 to 2013.
Danville Secondary School
National Senior Certificate (Matric), General
2005 - 2010
Completed the National Senior Certificate (Matric) from 2005 to December 2010.
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