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Tanaka Legodi

@tanakalegodi

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Aspiring sales representative focused on exceptional customer service.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers growth opportunities and values exceptional customer service.

I am a dedicated sales representative with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and continuously improving my sales skills. My experience spans various roles in direct sales and telemarketing, where I have consistently exceeded monthly sales targets by building strong relationships with clients and identifying new business opportunities.

Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in lead generation, pipeline management, and consultative selling. My time at Voestalpine taught me the importance of teamwork and effective communication, while my roles in direct sales have equipped me with advanced sales techniques and problem-solving abilities. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am passionate about helping clients find tailored solutions to meet their needs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Tele Sales Representative

Max-Law Credit Legal

Responsible for lead generation and upselling debt counselling services through cold calling, assisting with customer relations. Analyzed credit profiles, built rapport, and utilized CRM for data entry and consultative selling.

Time Management Data Entry Consultative Selling Solution Selling Upselling Cold Calling

General Worker

Voestalpine

Contributed to the production line of steel sleepers for export to Liberia, focusing on material handling and manufacturing processes. Trained in operating forklifts, conducting safety checks, and working effectively under pressure within a team environment.

Teamwork Manufacturing Processes Quality Control

Direct Sales Representative

EDC Direct Marketing

Generated leads and managed sales pipelines for Fidelity, Matrix tracking products, and MiWay car insurance. Utilized various sales techniques, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to acquire new clients and develop team members.

Lead Generation Pipeline Management Communication Skills Team Management Problem Solving Creative Thinking Objection Handling Client Relationship Management

Tele Sales Representative

Teleknights

Served as an onsite appointment setter and cold caller for a US clientele, assisting licensed insurance agents with lead generation. Focused on persuading clients, handling objections, and assessing needs to help protect families.

Persuasion Objection Handling Active Listening Data Management Appointment Setting Lead Generation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Prestige College

High School Diploma, General Studies

Activities and societies: Athletics (track and field), 2019 all-star Pretoria basketball league, 2019 Silver medalist Pretoria basketball league, Tshwane North Basketball selection (second round), 2021 TBL Champion, 2021 club sports champion, 2018 bronze medalist Pretoria basketball league, 2019 Top scorer Pretoria basketball league

Completed studies in Accounting, Mathematics, Physical Science, Geography, English, and Afrikaans. Participated actively in athletics, specifically track and field, and achieved recognition in basketball, including being a 2019 all-star and silver medalist in the Pretoria basketball league.