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Daniel Charlse

@danielcharlse

I am a results-driven sales and retention specialist with strong call-centre and client management skills.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I seek a client-facing sales or retention role in a stable company that values measurable results, clear targets, supportive teams, and opportunities for advancement.

I am a sales and retention professional with decades of experience in high-volume contact centres, broker and retail environments, and operations management. I have a consistent track record in new business sales, retention, key account management and collections, including meeting a monthly sales target of R150,000 in a previous role.

I combine practical computer literacy (MS Office suite and basic IT/Wi‑Fi troubleshooting) with hands-on experience compiling B-BBEE scorecards and conducting verification audits, pre-sales/quotations, and team coordination. I am results-focused, client-centric, and ready to bring proven sales and customer-care processes to a stable, growth-oriented team.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

FV

Private Wine Merchant

Frogitt & Vonkel

Sep 2023 - Feb 2024 (5 months)

Managed call-centre wine sales, handled new client enquiries and onboarding, and provided ongoing after-sales support to meet monthly sales objectives.

SD

Retention Specialist

Sanlam Direct

Aug 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 7 months)

Performed retention and confirmation sales via call centre channels, conducted follow-ups, flagged quality issues, and resolved after-sales queries.

AS

Broker's Sales Assistant

Aristo Financial Services

Nov 2018 - Jul 2019 (8 months)

Supported brokers with sales follow-up and cold calling, handled claims and telephonic queries, and assisted with general marketing tasks.

LB

Contact Centre Agent

Leisure Books

Jan 2014 - Apr 2015 (1 year 3 months)

Processed new applications, provided web support and basic customer care, and handled telephonic inquiries and referral management for the My Smart Kid program.

WS

Campaign Agent

WNS Global Services SA

Sep 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 3 months)

Worked in a contact centre processing loans and re-loans, handling customer service calls, telephonic queries, and general marketing tasks.

AL

Internal Trainee

ABSA Bank (Pty) Ltd

Mar 1995 - Jul 1998 (3 years 4 months)

Performed teller duties and back-office administration including petty cash, enquiries counter, chequebook ordering, client relations, branch reconciliations, and switchboard support.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CS

Cloetesville High School

Matric (Grade 12), Secondary Education

Grade: Grade 12

Activities and societies: English, Afrikaans, Biology, Physical Science, Geography

Completed Grade 12 at Cloetesville High School in 1993 with focus on English, Afrikaans, Biology, Physical Science, and Geography.

University of Stellenbosch Business School logoUS

University of Stellenbosch Business School

Management Development Programme, Business Leadership and Management

2008 -

Activities and societies: Leadership, General Management, Marketing, People Management, Financial Management

Completed a part-time International Business Leadership and Management Development training programme at the University of Stellenbosch Business School in 2008 focused on leadership and management.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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