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Ncedo Nkonzo

About Me

Results-driven Sales Professional with over ten years of success in account management, customer engagement and sales execution within FMCG and related industries. Skilled in building client relationships, optimising sales strategies and leading teams to exceed performance goals.

Education & Qualifications

Non Degree Purposes (NDP)
University of South Africa
Business Management 1; Industrial Psychology 1; Development Studies 1 and 2; Intro to Economics; Management Environment 1, 2 · Achieved · 2006
Sales and Marketing Certificate IMM
Damelin Business College
Sales and Marketing Management · Certificate · Achieved · 1999
Computer literacy
East London Business College
Proficiency in MS Office Excel, Powerpoint and Email · Achieved · 1998
B.Admin in Human Resources Management (Incomplete)
University of Fort Hare Alice
Human Resources Management (modules mentioned: Economics 1; Public Admin 1; Statistics 1) · Degree · In Progress
Matric
Wongalethu High School Mdantsane
Achieved · 1991

Work Experience

Self Employed Entrepreneur
All Another Trading
Jun 2019 - Present Current

Founded and managed All Another Trading. Developed strategies increasing revenue by 30% year-over-year; built supplier and client relationships driving 50% customer-base growth in the first year; managed operations including budgeting, marketing and product sourcing; handled costing, purchase orders and new business development; managed RFQs and tender processes; supervised product sourcing and marketing activities.

Account Manager
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (E.L)
Jul 2017 - Apr 2019

Managed cash and credit customer accounts and collections; negotiated space, pricing and execution strategies with key retailers; promoted product listing and distribution; supervised store merchandisers; conducted market research and competitor analysis; led promotional campaigns and trade strategies; developed customer relationships and loyalty; used SAP/MAC Mobile applications.

Account Developer
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (E.L)
Apr 2014 - Jun 2017

Managed market execution standards and promotions; maintained customer master files; SHEQ responsibilities; prospected and developed new business accounts; managed co-assets and cooler verification/data accuracy; drove market share and revenue growth; tracked competitor activity; sales forecasting and order management; brand activation and campaign management.

Top End Grocer Field Marketer
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (E.L)
Jul 2008 - Jun 2014

Ensured store compliance with Look of Success standards; executed in-store point of purchase displays; shelf health management using FIFO; handled sales administration; coordinated promotional activities; trade marketing and merchandising execution; built retailer and distributor relationships.

National Key Accounts Merchandiser
M-Works (Pty) Ltd
May 2007 - Jun 2008

Applied core merchandising principles across national account stores; maintained planograms and stock rotation; supported sales team promotional execution; point of sales installation; brand activations and wet demos sales promotions; portfolio approach across categories.

Sales Ambassador
Leonard Dingler Swedish Match (Pty) Ltd
Dec 2006 - Jan 2007

Executed promotional strategies driving sales growth; maintained store standards using layouts and planograms; developed new business relationships and opened accounts; maintained call strike rate; drove recommended selling price (RSP) and market share.

National Key Accounts Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Fortune (E.L)
Aug 1996 - Nov 2006

Implemented merchandising and stock rotation best practices; supported rational accounts with in-store promotions; maintained high product visibility; drove price-driven promotions and compliance agreements with customers.

National Key Accounts Merchandiser
Towerkop Dairies (Pty) Ltd
Feb 1994 - Jul 1996

Sales management and administration; drove accessibility, availability, activation and affordability for clients; shelf packing per store planner guide; built effective store displays; drove price-driven promotions and compliance agreements with customers.

Skills

Sales Management
Finance
Business Development
Account Management
Promotional Planning
Market Research
Team Leadership
Communication
Sales Execution
Sales Operations and Administration
Customer Relationship Management
Problem-solving
Team building
Merchandising
Computer Literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
SAP
MAC Mobile applications
Sales forecasting
Order management
Tender processes and management
Requests for Quotation (RFQs)
SHEQ

Languages

English
Xhosa

References

Mr. Siya Dekeda
Sales Manager - Coca Cola Beverages South Africa (E.L )
084 4634 750/ 063 595 7201
Mr. Vuyani Nxele
Director - MVB Sales & Training Services
082 854 8555/ 086 548 4286
Mr. Gareth Ellis
Sales Team Leader - Coca Cola Beverages South Africa ( E.L )
082 7780 266 1991