Xolile Percy VilakaziXV
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Xolile Percy Vilakazi

@xolilepercyvilakazi

Partnerships and Growth Leader with expertise in business development.

South Africa

What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role where I can leverage my expertise in partnerships and business development to drive growth and foster meaningful relationships.

I am a Partnerships and Growth Leader with over 5 years of experience driving revenue and partner expansion across various sectors, including SaaS and EdTech. My proven track record includes building C-level trust and closing complex B2B deals, which has allowed me to launch scalable partner programs that deliver long-term value.

Throughout my career, I have successfully generated new revenue streams by forming strategic relationships and optimizing sales pipelines. My expertise in tools like Salesforce and HubSpot has enabled me to run targeted outreach and improve retention rates significantly. I am passionate about fostering collaboration across teams to enhance partner engagement and drive business success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Business Development Manager

Tempesta Media

Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)

Generated new revenue by forming strategic relationships with US-based contractors and owned full pipeline development using HubSpot, sourcing 95% of leads via outbound and intent data tools. Reduced sales cycle by 25% by refining messaging and internal workflows, delivering 92% deal prediction accuracy and 20% revenue growth in early lifecycle. Built repeatable sales playbooks, coordinated GTM al

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Employer Engagement Specialist

ThriveDX (HackerUS)

Oct 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 3 months)

Built and managed national employer partnerships for tech bootcamp graduates, boosting qualified lead generation by 65% through market research and partner mapping. Booked 60+ strategic partner meetings/month with a 68% conversion rate via LinkedIn, cold calls, and referrals. Increased partner engagement and retention by 15% through data-driven onboarding and follow-up, using CRM analytics and pla

SI

Business Development Executive

Strategy Insights

Apr 2023 - Oct 2023 (6 months)

Built trusted partnerships with senior leadership across global enterprises, securing £525K+ in new contract value within six months by strategic account planning and C-Level relationship management. Actively sourced and secured new client relationships, achieving a 45% conversion rate from pipeline to proposals. Owned the full lifecycle of strategic partnership development from prospecting to onb

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Sales Development Representative

Pascivite

Aug 2022 - Mar 2023 (7 months)

Followed up with leads, generating 100+ new leads/month and a 20% increase in qualified opportunities, contributing to over $500K in revenue by building a sales pipeline of 52 opportunities with a 55% close rate. Reduced sales cycle by 25% and maintained an 89.4% customer retention rate, ensuring predictable and scalable revenue growth. Streamlined reporting and analytics in CRMs like Salesforce t

AD

Business Strategy and Improvement Consultant

ADG

Apr 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years 4 months)

Created business cases for capital improvement projects and collaborated with cross-functional leaders to develop continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Led improvement initiatives resulting in quality enhancements, cost savings, and margin improvement opportunities, while overseeing Kaizen blitz activities and facilitating LEAN training. Su

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Johannesburg Business School

MBA, Business Administration

Completed a Master of Business Administration program. Focused on advanced business strategies and management principles.

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University of Johannesburg

BA Honors degree, Management and Governance

Obtained a Bachelor of Arts Honors degree with majors in Political Science and Business Management. Developed a strong foundation in governance and business principles.

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University of Johannesburg

BA Bachelors, Management and Governance

Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Political Science and Business Management. Gained comprehensive knowledge in political systems and business operations.

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