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Mellisa Phiri

Wola- Srodmiescie

Summary


Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales & Marketing Manager

ELAN Professional Line
05.2023 - Current
  • Manage day-to-day sales activities, ensure timely product delivery, and maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure the seamless execution of orders, deliveries, and services by collaborating with operations and logistics teams.
  • Work with product distributors as well as settle new contracts.
  • Oversee social media strategies, ensuring the company maintains a strong digital presence.
  • Represent the organisation to public at trade exhibitions and beauty fairs, driving awareness of our products.
  • Provide regular reports to senior management on sales trends, marketing performance, and potential areas for improvement.

Customer Service Specialist (Outbound)

Teleperformance
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Acted as the first point of contact for fielding customer inquiries and resolving customer issues
  • Created a sense of urgency by highlighting the benefits of products and services
  • Provided advisory support for current or potential customers
  • Managed customer backorders and lead time inquiries
  • Followed up consistently and persistently with clients
  • Responsible for customer satisfaction and maintaining client communication.

Assistant Teacher & Administrator

Wioska Honey Bees
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking
  • Documented student attendance and progress
  • Helped students improve their vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing
  • Planned and implemented tasks to build student's skills.

Sales Support Assistant

Old Mutual Insurance
12.2020 - 09.2021
  • Acted as the first point of contact for fielding customer inquiries and resolving customer issues
  • Achieved individual sales targets
  • Delivered excellent level of customer service
  • Generated, analyzed, and distributed sales reports
  • Worked with upper management to improve customer satisfaction.
  • Met deadlines by managing workload independently.

Education

Master's in Applied Social Psychology - Social Sciences

University of Social Sciences & Humanities (SWPS)

Criminology Honours - Arts

University of Pretoria

Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology & Criminology - Arts

University of Pretoria

Skills

  • Basic computer skills
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Retail marketing
  • Business development
  • Brand-building strategies
  • Analytical & Communication skills- Empathy, Customer Care, Critical thinking & Multitasking
  • Establishing & maintaining business relationships with clients- Problem Solving, Team player, Can work in a multicultural environment

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Sales & Marketing Manager

ELAN Professional Line
05.2023 - Current

Customer Service Specialist (Outbound)

Teleperformance
10.2022 - 01.2023

Assistant Teacher & Administrator

Wioska Honey Bees
02.2022 - 10.2022

Sales Support Assistant

Old Mutual Insurance
12.2020 - 09.2021

Master's in Applied Social Psychology - Social Sciences

University of Social Sciences & Humanities (SWPS)

Criminology Honours - Arts

University of Pretoria

Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology & Criminology - Arts

University of Pretoria
Mellisa Phiri