Nikita Barnardo
@nikitabarnardo
Organised business development and executive support professional driving efficient systems and client growth.
What I'm looking for
I am an organised and adaptable business development and executive support professional with experience in B2B lead generation, cold calling, CRM management, and executive diary management. I take pride in creating structure, building efficient systems, and delivering dependable, detail-focused administrative support.
At Matrix Marketing I manage LinkedIn outreach, cold calling, email campaigns, mail merges, quoting, and CRM records while training new cold callers and leading client-facing meetings to support sales strategy. Previously, I sourced and qualified leads, made 30+ cold calls daily to book meetings, and managed executive schedules to ensure follow-up and client retention.
I also supported invoicing, quotations, procurement, customer communications, and filing systems at Sigma Compressor Services, contributing to smooth operations and compliance. I am confident, people-savvy, and eager to grow into roles where I can support leadership and make a measurable impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Development Specialist
Matrix Marketing (Pty) Ltd
Feb 2025 - Present (8 months)
Manage B2B lead generation via LinkedIn, cold calling, email outreach and mail merges, maintain CRM records, and train new cold callers to support sales, contributing to consistent pipeline growth.
Sales Sourcing Specialist & Executive
Matrix Marketing (Pty) Ltd
Apr 2024 - Feb 2025 (10 months)
Sourced and qualified B2B leads, created and managed call lists making 30+ cold calls daily to book meetings, and managed executive diary and client follow-ups to drive opportunity conversion.
Executive Assistant to the Managing Director
Sigma Compressor Services (Pty) Ltd
Oct 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years)
Managed invoicing, quotations and procurement, handled customer communications and complaints, maintained filing and reception duties, and supported health & safety compliance to ensure smooth operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Sociology
2020 - 2024
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from 2020 to 2024 focusing on psychological and sociological principles.
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Software and tools used professionally
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