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Samantha Trimble
Business Development Consultant
Randburg
Summary
Business development consultant skilled in budget review, reporting, and research. Top-notch administrator with financially-savvy and organized approach. Familiar with helping business leaders understand all facets of operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
Languages
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Development Consultant
Stallion Security
09.2025 - Current
- Negotiated contracts and closed sales with new and existing clients.
- Elevated client engagement levels through regular communication updates and strategically planned touchpoints.
- Reviewed client concerns and recommended appropriate changes to supervisors.
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and developing strategic partnerships.
- Developed customized solutions for clients, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction and retention.
- Delivered compelling sales presentations that clearly communicated value propositions tailored to client needs.
- Met with current clients to assess needs and develop improvement plans.
Tender Specialist
Stallion Security
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Improved tender response rates by tailoring proposals to client needs and requirements.
- Assisted with contract negotiations following successful bids, ensuring favorable terms for both parties involved.
- Managed a comprehensive database of past bids, improving accessibility to information for future submissions.
- Strengthened relationships with clients through regular communication during the tender process, fostering trust and confidence in our services.
- Established ongoing monitoring systems for industry trends and market developments, enabling proactive adjustments to our bidding strategy.
- Coordinated with subject matter experts throughout the organization for input on technical aspects of proposals, ensuring accuracy and relevance within each submission.
- Optimized resource allocation by prioritizing key opportunities based on potential return on investment.
- Implemented robust quality assurance measures within the bidding process to minimize errors and enhance submission quality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely submission of tenders.
- Maintained a high level of compliance in all submissions by adhering to strict guidelines and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and incorporating feedback into future bids.
- Mentored junior team members in effective tender writing techniques, enhancing overall team performance.
- Developed a comprehensive library of reusable content, expediting the proposal creation process and maintaining consistency across all submissions.
- Transformed bid templates to improve readability and presentation, resulting in increased client engagement rates.
- Spearheaded internal training initiatives aimed at promoting best practices in proposal development across the organization.
- Conducted post-award debriefs to identify areas for improvement in subsequent tenders.
- Secured contracts for company growth through the development of compelling bid submissions.
- Improved bid presentation and clarity with well-structured documents and visuals.
- Delivered detailed reports on tender outcomes and performance metrics to senior management, facilitating strategic decision-making.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information, ensuring comprehensive and competitive tender submissions.
- Conducted thorough market research to inform and support tender strategies.
- Leveraged technology to automate routine tasks in tender preparation process, increasing efficiency.
- Enhanced tender proposal success rates by meticulously reviewing and fulfilling all documentation requirements.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
Junior Assistant
New Generation Fire Sprinklers CC
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions for efficient budget tracking and reporting purposes.
- Contributed to team success by supporting colleagues in various tasks as needed.
- Developed strong relationships with clients for increased loyalty and satisfaction.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports, providing essential data analysis that informed strategic decisions.
- Maintained physical filing system and retrieved documents on request.
- Entered data into system and checked for errors.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Enhanced office efficiency by organizing files, managing calendars, and coordinating meetings.
- Supported sales efforts by creating presentations and marketing materials that showcased company offerings effectively.
- Applied [Software] skills to create high-quality tracking spreadsheets.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
Runway Model
Steele Model Studio
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Rehearsed cat walks and special choreography in preparation for fashion exhibits.
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
- Upheld audition and cold-call success rate by adhering to feedback and taking constructive criticism.
- Maintained high levels of professionalism in over [Number] shoots.
- Designed fitness and dietary schedules to meet client demands for shoots.
- Posed and strutted to demonstrate features such as garment quality, style, and design.
- Provided constructive feedback during fittings and design meetings that led to improved garment functionality and overall aesthetics.
- Participated in photo shoots, resulting in high-quality images for promotional materials and editorial features.
- Utilized strong interpersonal skills to create a welcoming environment for new models, offering guidance and support throughout their integration into the industry.
- Handled last-minute wardrobe adjustments gracefully under pressure while maintaining focus on delivering an exceptional performance.
- Increased brand awareness by representing designers in print campaigns, online advertisements, and social media platforms.
- Designed personal body care plans to optimize health appearance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoërskool Die Burger
Bergbron, South Africa 01.2019 - 12.2025
Skills
Contract negotiation
Interests
Journaling
Learning a new language
Music and singing
Performance Arts
Yoga
Hiking
Timeline
Business Development Consultant
Stallion Security
09.2025 - Current
Tender Specialist
Stallion Security
04.2025 - 09.2025
Junior Assistant
New Generation Fire Sprinklers CC
01.2024 - 03.2025
Runway Model
Steele Model Studio
01.2021 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Hoërskool Die Burger
01.2019 - 12.2025
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