DESMOND POONGAVANAM

Business Development Manager
Modderfontein, ZA.

About

A highly motivated Business Development Manager with a proven track record in driving sales, generating leads, and fostering strong client relationships. Possessing expertise in strategic planning and team leadership, I excel at developing and executing outreach strategies to achieve ambitious business objectives and contribute to organizational growth and market expansion.

Work

Scrums.com
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Business Development Manager

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Led business development initiatives at Scrums.com, driving outbound opportunity generation and team performance to achieve key results.

Highlights

Spearheaded outbound opportunity generation, consistently exceeding targets and expanding market reach.

Managed and mentored a business development team, successfully guiding them to achieve and surpass key OKRs.

Developed and implemented strategic outreach campaigns, significantly increasing qualified lead generation.

Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics, providing data-driven insights to optimize sales strategies.

Vaso Connect
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Digital Sales Executive

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Drove digital sales at Vaso Connect, managing both inbound and outbound channels to achieve and surpass sales targets.

Highlights

Achieved and consistently exceeded sales KPIs by effectively closing both inbound and outbound digital sales opportunities.

Generated qualified leads and expanded the customer database through targeted digital marketing and advertising campaigns.

Maintained exceptional call quality, fostering strong client relationships and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Streamlined sales operations by accurately capturing data on various CRM systems and contributing to team strategic planning.

STARTEK (AEGIS)
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Sales Executive

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Executed sales strategies at STARTEK (AEGIS), focusing on both inbound and outbound channels to meet and exceed sales objectives.

Highlights

Consistently met and surpassed sales KPIs, successfully closing a diverse portfolio of inbound and outbound sales.

Maintained high standards of call quality, ensuring effective client communication and service delivery.

Provided accurate and timely reporting on sales targets, contributing to informed decision-making.

Utilized various sales platforms for efficient data capture and supported management in team strategy sessions.

WNS GLOBAL
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Senior Sales Associate

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Managed comprehensive sales cycles as a Senior Sales Associate at WNS Global, consistently achieving and exceeding performance metrics over a six-year tenure.

Highlights

Consistently exceeded sales KPIs over a 6-year tenure, driving significant revenue growth through inbound and outbound sales.

Maintained exceptional call quality and customer service, building lasting client relationships and fostering loyalty.

Generated comprehensive sales performance reports, offering critical insights for strategic adjustments and forecasting.

Managed and optimized sales data capture across multiple systems, enhancing operational efficiency and data integrity.

NEDBANK
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Back Office Clerk

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Supported back-office operations at NEDBANK, managing administrative tasks and data capturing to ensure operational efficiency.

Highlights

Managed critical office administration and data capturing tasks, ensuring high levels of accuracy and compliance.

Consistently met and maintained operational KPIs, contributing to seamless back-office functions.

Provided actionable feedback to direct management, supporting continuous process improvement initiatives.

CNA
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Retail Sales

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Performed retail sales and cashier duties in the technical department at CNA, building customer rapport and achieving sales targets.

Highlights

Achieved and consistently met monthly sales targets as a technical department sales representative.

Cultivated strong customer rapport, providing expert product knowledge and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Accurately managed daily cash transactions and balanced registers, ensuring financial integrity and accountability.

TPMS
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Valet Service

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Provided efficient valet services at TPMS, ensuring secure and well-maintained vehicle handling for clients.

Highlights

Managed the efficient and secure transfer of customer vehicles to and from storage facilities.

Ensured meticulous care and maintenance of all customer vehicles, upholding high service standards.

Education

Glenhaven Secondary School
Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Matric Certificate

General Studies

Languages

English

Certificates

Safety Certificate for Firefighting Techniques Training

Issued By

Hesscon (SAQA)

Skills

Sales & Business Development

Strategic Planning & Analysis, Sales and Lead Generation, Outbound Sales, Inbound Sales, Partnership & Alliance, Industry Knowledge & Expertise, Market Expansion.

Client & Relationship Management

Client Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Excellent Communication, Customer Rapport, Stakeholder Engagement.

Leadership & Team Management

Leadership, Team Collaboration, Team Management, Decision-Making, Performance Coaching.

Operational Efficiency

Results-Driven, Reporting, Data Capturing, Time Management, Organization, Process Optimization, KPI Tracking.

Technical Proficiency

Tech-Savvy, Hubspot, Apollo, Reply.io, Octopus, Dux Soup, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Pipedrive, CRM Systems.