Francois Sheldon

NEW BUSINESS BANKER

Capitec bank

May 2022 - Current (3 years 5 months)

Sourcing new business clients through cold calling, business networking, marketing campaigns and sales drives. : Client after sales support, reporting on projects. Various team leader positions held on special sales projects. : Ensuring all targets and set goals are achieved by being innovative and working weekends when required at special events and when required.

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SALES MANAGER/Buyer

THOR-X INVESTMENT HOLDINGS

Aug 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 9 months)

- Negotiated new prices with prospective clients and suppliers while purchasing new stock to ensure competitive pricing and profitability. - Monitored sales figures to ensure targets were met, mentoring and motivating new sales staff daily to foster a high-performance culture. - Reported sales figures to company directors weekly, implementing strategies to incentivize staff and prevent financial losses for both the company and clients. - Drove client satisfaction and retention through service excellence, while also managing logistics related to stock ordering, transportation, collection, and distribution of oil and other motor lubricants to relevant clients.

Merchant Hybrid Consultant

Standard Bank

May 2017 - Jul 2020 (3 years 3 months)

Negotiating and managing client contracts as well as product Pricing/Rates negotiations. Generating new business and merchant clients through continuous cold calling and Engaging with Stakeholders to ensure that a client is banked holistically. Cross Sell appropriate Products from the Group Card Emerging Payments division and business Banking as well as Value Added Services. Undergo continuous Risk and Fraud prevention training to provide the best possible solutions to clients while minimizing Risk of financial losses. Servicing of entire merchant book in my area and working closely with Business Stakeholders to convert all Pay Away Merchant and Business Banking Clients. Provide alternative credit option to merchants who do not qualify for

Technical Support-Card Services/ Sales Rep

Capitec bank

Jan 2012 - Mar 2017 (5 years 3 months)

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Senior IT Technician

Thusano Computer Services

May 2007 - Dec 2011 (4 years 8 months)

As a Senior IT Technician, I was responsible for repairing PCs, managing networking tasks such as configuring printers and setting up domains and workgroups, and providing desktop support for various brands including HP, Dell, Mecer, Acer, and Proline. My role involved troubleshooting issues, removing viruses, and setting up new users on domains and email accounts, as well as printer troubleshooting. I have hands-on experience with Novell and data capturing, and I was proficient in installing, configuring, managing, and maintaining Windows Server 2003 and 2008, as well as Microsoft Office versions 2003, 2007, and 2010. Additionally, I utilized my experience in handling incoming sales quotation requests, which required visiting client sites

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IT Consultant

Compu- Genesys

Mar 2006 - Apr 2007 (1 year 2 months)

As an IT Consultant, I was responsible for a range of technical tasks including PC maintenance, problem identification, troubleshooting, assembling, diagnostics, upgrades, software installations, and basic networking. I effectively diagnosed and resolved technical issues to ensure optimal performance of client systems. Additionally, I engaged with inbound clients who required an on-site technician to assess their needs before providing accurate quotes, which enhanced client satisfaction and trust in our services. This experience, while not directly related to traditional sales roles, underscored the importance of understanding client requirements and fostering relationships, which are essential skills in any consulting environment. I also d

Learnership

Department of Sports, Arts and Culture

Apr 2005 - Apr 2006 (1 year 1 month)

Sports Development Management Coaching Cricket and Table Tennis

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