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Florence Chikonda

Lusaka

Summary

Hardworking account manager with several years of experience working directly with clients to service accounts. Expert at communication and applying targeted salesmanship techniques to achieve sales goals. Successful at increasing revenue with new accounts while maintaining relationships with existing ones. Detail-oriented Account Manager with many years of comprehensive experience managing employer-client relationships and developing new business deals. Focused on managing accounts systematically to maximize sales. Dedicated professional successful at introducing new products and expanding network connections.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

Zamtel
Lusaka
11.2019 - Current
  • Set business performance targets for Corporate Accounts, agreed with the Service Delivery Manager.
  • Use appropriate performance metrics and measures to routinely monitor progress against targets, taking appropriate managerial action to ensure all sales targets are met or exceeded.
  • Efficient use of all resources assigned to Corporate Accounts, ensuring that agreed customers' needs are met at a profit to Zamtel Zambia.
  • Attend to customer queries within agreed SLAs.
  • Ensure that customer specifications are met, and that the customer is satisfied with the end service and/or product. To generate revenue from sales of the following products/services:

Internet and Data

PSTN

Mobile

· Provide an important interface with customers

· Judgment is based predominantly on knowledge, skills and experience.

· Make most efficient use of resources, i.e. cost, people, time, etc.

· Work with existing processes and procedures in such a way that operational efficiencies and performance are enhanced

· Ensures achievement of specific sales targets, as agreed by the Senior Manager, Enterprise and Service Delivery Manager.

Branch Manager

TyreKing
Lusaka, Zambia
01.2017 - 11.2019
  • Assisted other branches when needed during peak periods or special projects.
  • Performed regular audits of financial records in order to ensure accuracy.
  • Monitored financial performance of the branch on a monthly basis.
  • Implemented internal control procedures to minimize risk exposure and maximize profitability.
  • Provided feedback on employee performance evaluations conducted by supervisors.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends related to products, services, customers and markets served by the branch.
  • Resolved escalated customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Created reports summarizing operational performance metrics for senior management review.
  • Coordinated promotional campaigns for new products or services in order to boost sales revenue.
  • Developed strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Facilitated weekly meetings with staff members to discuss progress on current initiatives.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for all employees in the branch.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, competitive landscape and regulatory environment.
  • Organized professional development programs for employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement initiatives within the branch.
  • Established and built customer relationships through targeted outreach and initiatives.
  • Disciplined employees to encourage compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
  • Planned work schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Built strong rapport with new and existing clients to better serve financial needs and promote branch loyalty.
  • Boosted customer base, acquiring new customers and identifying needs to deliver relevant products.
  • Verified cash by balancing cash drawers and maintaining cash count records.
  • Managed and inspired team members to perform to full potential, driving branch profitability.
  • Assigned duties to employees and examined work for accuracy, neatness and timeliness.
  • Supported outside sales force in servicing and obtaining new business.
  • Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
  • Analyzed competitors and market trends to facilitate business growth.

Team Leader

Airtel
Lusaka
01.2006 - 12.2014

Company: Airtel Zambia PLC, Lusaka.

Position: Team Leader - Customer Care

Duties and Responsibilities.

Providing hands-on support and guidance to agents.

Conducting coaching sessions for customer service representatives.

· Monitoring and maintaining performance standards (set targets).

Conducting coaching sessions for customer service representatives.

Identifying areas for customer service representative development to ensure continuous improvement.

Compiling and analyzing call center reports.

Education

Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management

NIPA
Lusaka Zambia
12-2011

Bachelor of Arts - CIM

ZIBC
Lusaka
01-2000

Skills

  • Sales Analysis
  • Customer Service
  • Account Management
  • Report Writing
  • Brand Management
  • Lead Generation
  • Lead prospecting
  • Business Development
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Business negotiation
  • Payment collecting
  • Customer rapport
  • Sales
  • Upselling
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Client Relations
  • Issue Resolution
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Sales Development
  • Lead Development

References

Mulenga Manza

Airtel Zambia   Ltd

Lusaka

Tel: 0978980671

Chilufya Chikabuka

Zamtel

Lusaka

+260950003302

Netson Sumba

Tyre king Zambia   Ltd

Tel: 0979002484

Timeline

Account Manager

Zamtel
11.2019 - Current

Branch Manager

TyreKing
01.2017 - 11.2019

Team Leader

Airtel
01.2006 - 12.2014

Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management

NIPA

Bachelor of Arts - CIM

ZIBC
Florence Chikonda