Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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References
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Josephine Zuze

KITWE

Summary

Adept at driving teams towards excellence, I enhanced team productivity and customer satisfaction at Prudential Life Insurance through effective leadership and problem-solving. Leveraging skills in sales expertise and teamwork, I achieved significant sales growth, mastering client service and staff training. My approach consistently results in surpassing goals with a focus on continuous improvement and strategic sales enhancements.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

Prudential Life Insurance
07.2023 - 02.2024
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
  • Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.

Sales Representative

Dream Home Suppliers Limited
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
  • Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
  • Implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
  • Optimized territory coverage by strategically planning routes for maximum efficiency in meeting clients face-to-face.
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.

Sales Representative

Hamz General Dealers
03.2019 - 09.2022

• Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers.
• Establish and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
• Reach out to customer leads through calling, texting and emailing reminders.
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule.
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends.
• Continuously improve through feedback.

Education

High School Diploma -

Malela Secondary School
Kitwe, Zambia
11.2015

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team motivation
  • Staff Training
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Safety
  • Cash Handling
  • Sales expertise
  • Client Service

Languages

Bemba, Nyanja
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

References

1. Ms Carol Tembo

Designation: Stores Manager,

Company: Hamz General Dealers, Kitwe.

Cell # +260 764 156 667

2. Ms Esther

Designation: Supervisor

Company: Dream Home Suppliers Limited, Kitwe

Cell# +260 961 137 242

3. Mr.

Designation: Supervisor

Company: Prudential Life Insurance, Kitwe

Cell# +260

Timeline

Team Leader

Prudential Life Insurance
07.2023 - 02.2024

Sales Representative

Dream Home Suppliers Limited
10.2022 - 06.2023

Sales Representative

Hamz General Dealers
03.2019 - 09.2022

High School Diploma -

Malela Secondary School
Josephine Zuze