Belinda Blom Email & Phone Number

South Africa

Cap Town, Western Cape

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:•Managing strategic groups e.g. Tiger Wheel and Tyre, TyreMart, Goodhope Tyres, Auto Pedigree, Cherry Foton, Dals Auto as well as specialist independents•Responsibilities include dealing with the various buyers with respect to managing model stock, issuing all data sheets and compliance certificates and doing demonstrations on the various chemicals and industrial products when necessary. Extensive knowledge of the chemical industry is required in order to remain competitive •Responsible for increasing revenue in existing client base and bringing in new business •Handling customer issues with regard to delivery and product information with a 24 hour turnaround time •Achieving monthly sales targets to ensure sustainable growth in our brand•As most of my clients are generated from referrals maintaining sound business relationships is essential •The ability to apply self-management practices, have excellent persuasiveness and selling ability, have sound interpersonal skills, creativity and the ability to interact with all types of personalities ACHIEVEMENTS:• Since joining the company I have increased my monthly target revenue by over R80 000 and have brought in over 50 new clients into the business

Cape Town Area, South Africa

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:•Achieve sales volume/market share targets and ensuring sustainable growth in brand equity, sales volume, market share and competitive advantage •Managing model stock, category management, price/promotional compliance and sales volume•Implement National Key Account and Regional Independent Promotions calender•Ensure AMPPS (Availability; Merchandising; Promotions; Price; Space) specific to National Key Account customers’ requirements are executed and targets achieved•Manage sales administration (i.e. Managing budget allocation) as well as prioritizing and organizing various sales activities and promotions•Managing Local and International trade visits presenting my trade to the Chairman, Managing Director, Sales/Marketing Director, GM as well as to our international investors/business partners of SAB Miller from numerous countries around the worldACHIEVEMENTS:• 2009 - Brand Award• 2010 - Best In Trade activation (Castle World Cup) in the country• 2011 - Best In Trade activation (Castle draught) in the country • 2011 – 2nd Nationally in Peroni Winter campaign for in trade activation and volume growth (314 %)• 2011 – Peroni Best In Trade activation and volume growth (19%)• 2012 – Best In Trade activation and highest volume growth in the country (Hansa Special Ingredient and Hansa 15 Seconds Of Fame)• 2012 - Highest volume growth in district (Grolsch)• 2012 – Involved in business planning model as to which brands play in which markets • 2013 - Best In Trade activation and volume growth achieved (Castle Rhino Campaign)• Acted as Team Leader over 5 Account Managers and our merchandising team in addition to my role• 2013 –Regional Grolsch Incentive – only KAM to achieve target. One of the Key Role players responsible for turning Grolsch Brand volume around (23 % decline YTD to a 5 % growth in 12 weeks) and travelled to Amsterdsm with Grolsch Brand Team and Grolsch International

Cape Town Area, South Africa

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Category ManagementIncrease forward shareNew Product LaunchesEstablishing and growing brand equity Relationship management within Key AccountsIn store promotional brand activationPerformance Management (in store merchandisers)Revenue Management Monthly Product Portfolio Presentations Maintaining the look of success in the storeAchievements:Top performer 4 months consecutively By increasing forward share I increased sales volume by up to 800 % in some stores thereby increasing sales targets

Cape Town Area, South Africa

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Maintaining and expanding an existing client base (I expanded my client base by over 50 new clients)Meeting monthly sales targets Training new and existing sales reps on all our productsEnsuring all outstanding debtors were received by month end Personally sorting out any queries with regards to account and cash on delivery payments As most of my clients are generated from referrals maintaining sound business relationships is essential Business development and improvement Achievements:Had the highest target in the company (R25 000) more than the other reps based on level of experience. Targets were met every month.Was seen as a mentor amongst my colleagues as I was given the responsibility of motivating the other sales executives and assisting them wherever possible.I hold the record as the only Sales Executive in the company (satellite branches included) to reach the highest turnover in one month exceeding my target by over R50 000.

East London

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Offering a service of a financial needs analysis to potential clients, building portfolio's based on their financial situation. Analysing their current financial situation and determining whether they have any shortfalls and advising them accordingly to alleviate any shortfalls. Performing a detailed financial needs analysisProposing and selling financial solutions Building and maintaining client relationships. Client base was built up via networking, leads and referrals. In less than 2 years I had built up a client portfolio of over 150 clients. Offering advice on life cover, investment products (i.e. Endowment policies, retirement annuities), short-term insurance, wills, banking products etcAdministration and filing of clients personal files

East London

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Senior creditors function for an R80m organisation involving a number of subsidiary companies, predominantly involved in the construction sector. Processing supplier invoices on Pastel, booking invoices onto the correct company and doing return and debits and journal entries where necessary, exporting invoices once they have been updatedProcessing all cheques and internet Payments on PastelEmailing invoices, cheques and internet payments on Outlook Express Responsible for making sure all required information is received before booking them onto the system i.e. matching invoices with delivery notes, ensuring all delivery notes are signed by the required persons, goods are charged at correct price and making amendments where necessaryReconciling supplier accounts at month end on Excel, responsible for an average of 150 accountsEnsuring supplier deadlines are met in order to qualify for settlement discount Collating all mail received i.e. supplier statements, invoices, confidential information etc Chasing suppliers for outstanding information i.e. outstanding invoices, delivery notes etc Responsible for company cheque book Responsible for payment of Telephone account and rates, water and electricity accounts of the various properties owned by TranstructRelieving the main switchboard when necessary and dealing with enquiries

Plymouth, United Kingdom

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Processed new business for Independent Financial Advisers and Financial Planning Consultants Issued quotations for pension applications Issued policy documents Dealt with transfers of pensions from other life assurance companies into Standard Life, dealt with telephone enquiriesAchievements:Was nominated Employer of the year by my recruitment agency

Plymouth, United Kingdom

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Operated main switchboard, dealt with enquiries and general office dutiesInputting of invoices on Excel, emailing on Office LotusTaking of minutes at Marketing meetings, organising conference venues for up to 25 delegatesMeeting and greeting clients and ensuring that all clients are dealt with in a professional matter Ensuring that all relevant information is communicated to management timeouslyManaging directors diary and arranging appointments

East London, South Africa

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Controlled patient flow which included maintaining the doctors diaryUpdated and filed patients record cardsCarried out reception and general office duties

East London

was studying as well as working full time where I would work in the evenings and on weekends); KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Served customers with over-the-counter medicines Assisted in the dispensary with the preparing of prescriptionsProcessed account payments and cash transactionsChecked stock levels and placed orders to replenish stocks Maintained shop floor displays

East London

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Front-line counter service including balancing of cash at close of each business dayProcessed cash and cheque withdrawalsDealt with deposits i.e. inputting details of deposits and withdrawals into the Day JournalOpened bank accounts and provided advice on the various financial services and products available

East London

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Collated cheques and deposit slips and confirming all required information was capturedHandled all cheques requiring special clearance and liaised with clients by phone and answered any queries they had regarding the clearance of their chequesFiled mandates and sent Telex'sAuthorised withdrawals and issued bank cards and statementsUpdated saving's books and verified signature cards Passed leads to the marketing department for follow-up action

National Diploma, Financial Planning And Services

I was one of 13 students who acheived over 90 % in our financial planning exams. A total of 2387 students enrolled.

National Diploma, Marketing/Marketing Management

Activities and Societies: Was a member of the Student Representative Council. Assisted lecturer in my 2nd year by tutoring students.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Netball Drama

Distinction

Activities and Societies: Leadership: Creating a People-Centric Organisation