Dennis Nathaniel Chengo, Customer Service Agent

Dennis Nathaniel Chengo

Customer Service Agent

Liberty Life Assurance Ltd

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Business Information & Technology
Experience
7 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :7 years, 2 Months

Customer Service Agent at Liberty Life Assurance Ltd
  • Kenya
  • November 2016 to November 2017

 Created new revenue streams by cultivating successful partnerships with companies and individuals, worth more than $60, 000 revenue in 11 months through cold calling.
 Managed a portfolio of 120 accounts totaling $960, 000 (Sum Assured) in sales.
 Making calls on follow up with customers on unresolved issues.
 Calculated quotes and educated potential clients on best options.
 Handling customer complaints and inquiries.
 Evaluated leads obtained through referral, call lead database and cold calling.
 Establish and build new relationships with existing and potential producers that have prospective business that meets the companies underwriting criteria.
 Maintain existing relationships in order to protect existing books of business.
 Be prepared to travel throughout Victoria and interstate on occasion.
 Develop an in depth understanding of your company’s products.
 Co-ordinate any marketing campaigns to prospects.
 Conduct broker training and presentations.
 Provide feedback to the underwriting department to ensure quality service and underwriting standards are maintained.
 Assist brokers with product and business queries.
 Assist in general department matters when required.
 Demonstrate business planning skills to achieve visitation & sales targets.

Business Development Executive at Diamond Trust Bank
  • Kenya
  • August 2012 to October 2014

 Achieved double digit year-over-year growth in territory business base accounts.
 Boosted add-on business by 9% within 3 months of hire. .
 Maintained friendly and professional customer interaction.
 Created strategies to develop and expand sales of services to existing customers which resulted in a 12% increase in annual revenue.
 Managed a portfolio of more than 350 personal/company accounts (operational) with an average turnover of $ 2.5m in sales.
 Executed customer transactions including deposits, withdrawals, money transfers and checks.
 Planning and doing presentations on products and services.
 Worked closely with all product development departments to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentation and clients meetings.
 Planned and executed events, and marketing programs, producing 4 times the target number of qualified leads.
 Identifying new sales leads.
 Pitching products and/or services.
 Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers.
 Researching organizations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets.
 Researching the needs of other companies and learning who makes decisions about purchasing.
 Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings.
 Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives.
 Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events.

Business Development Executive at Standard Chartered Bank
  • Kenya
  • October 2008 to November 2010

 Ranked a Top Performer, averaging 86% above sales each quota.
 Obtain double digit quota-over-quota growth in territory business base accounts.
 Oversee portfolio of more than 420 personal and company accounts (operational) with an average of accounts totaling $1.8M in sales.
 Surpassed yearly sales target of $500, 000 Personal/Company Loans by 18% and $100, 000 Credit Cards by 8%.
 Worked closely with clients to identify their needs and challenges and provide solutions.
 Generate new business to achieve designed targets in terms of numbers of customers, volume and revenue.
 Expand client base through cold calling to qualified prospective customers.
 Aggressive sales call plans to acquire large prospective customers through referrals.
 Assist in developing pipeline for new business opportunities.
 Directed a successful search engine marketing campaign that utilized solid linking, technical and keyword research tactics.

Sales and Marketing Executive at Barclays Bank
  • Kenya
  • January 2007 to August 2008

 Acquired Recognition Award 2nd Runners up Customer Service - Direct Sales in the region.
 Surpassed annual sales quota by 18% (Accounts/Loans and Credit Cards).
 Top performer 4 months running selling Credit Cards and Personal Loan in the region.
 Collaborated with account executives to penetrate new accounts, identify potential customers and coordinate product demonstrations.
 Responsible for overall business performance and development within the branch.
 Delivering exceptional performance while meeting customer needs through selling and cross-selling.
 Created strategies to develop and expand sales to existing customers which resulted in a 17% increase in revenue.
 Provide professional customer service to achieve a high percentage of customer satisfaction and retention.
 Uncovered and qualified prospects with sales opportunities in targeted markets using external resources.
Others:
-Complete credit facilities (Credit Cards-Barclaycard and Loans) and account opening documentation with client.
-Generate new business and meet set targets.
-Carrying out presentations and activation on all Bank products and services to clients.
-Ensure full awareness of all bank policies relating to operational risk, KYC and procedures to money lingering prevention.
-Maintaining 100% accuracy on facility and documentation.
-Updating and maintaining clients records and keep confidentiality.
-Delivering exceptional performance and meeting clients need through selling and cross-selling.
-Professional customer service is maintained.
-Doing follow up on clients and handling complaints.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Business Information & Technology
  • at Kenya Methodist University
  • August 2014

 Marketing and Advertising Coursework.  Business Communications Coursework  Coursework in Professional Prospecting Skills.  Coursework in International Business.  Mathematics for Business.  Financial Accounting.  Fundamentals of Marketing and Sales.  Entrepreneurship Skills.  Insurance and Risk Management.  Micro-Economics.  Principles of Management.

Diploma, Computer Science and Computer Networks
  • at Fourth Dimension University College
  • June 2002

 Coursework in Environmental Systems Design.  Networking Concepts.  Installation and Support of Computer Software and Hardware.  Hardware Diagnostics.  Micro-Computer Systems Installation and maintenance 1&2.  Computer Applications - Excel, Ms Word, Internet, PowerPoint.

Specialties & Skills

Interpersonal Skills
Strategising
Customer Profitability
Business Intelligence
Client Relationship Building
Strong Communication and IT fluency, Sales-Force lead management, Customer Relationship Management
Closing deals with prospects, Project Management, Calm while working Under Deadline Pressure.
Identifying benefits of products/services from customer perspective, Team work.

Languages

English
Expert
Swahili
Native Speaker
French
Beginner

Hobbies

  • Scouting, Playing Soccer, Fishing, Mountain Bike Riding, Swimming.
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