Simon Ndlovu
Buyer at Cash Crusaders
ALX Africa
South Africa
Hi, I'm Simon Ndlovu!
Buyer at Cash Crusaders
I am an aspiring software developer specialising in back-end web development. My broad range of abilities includes an understanding of Google Workspace Suite and Microsoft Office, as well as web principles utilising Python, SQL, Django, and the Django REST Framework, along with HTML, CSS, Git, and GitHub. I'm working hard to improve my technical skills in key programming tech sectors. I'm also committed to learning about software development life cycles and adding clear, effective code to codebases. I'm dedicated to continuous improvement, flexibility, and staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends. I'm always seeking opportunities to collaborate with professionals who share my passion for innovation and excellence.
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Experience
Cash Crusaders
Buyer
March 2019 - Present
Sourced and purchased new and second-hand goods that aligned with the company's inventory needs.
Ensured that stock levels were maintained at optimal levels to meet customer demand without overstocking.
Inspected incoming goods to ensure they met quality standards and were in good condition.
Worked closely with store managers and other team members to ensure smooth operations and meet sales targets.
Consistently reached and exceeded the monthly targets set by management for the number of buys per month.
Offered loans and purchased goods for approximately 17–25 customers per day.
Contributed to partial stocktakes and trained three successful salespeople and two buyers under guidance.
Conducted morning product knowledge training and delivered effective theoretical and practical lessons.
Cash Crusaders
Salesman/Person
June 2016 - March 2019
Consistently reached and exceeded monthly targets set by management.
Built and maintained strong customer relations, following up on recent business transactions.
Handled customer objections effectively, ensuring high-quality customer service.
Conducted stock rotation and merchandised stock according to company standards.
Maintained 11 consecutive months of achieving and surpassing sales targets by 2.5% as an individual.
Addressed customer objections efficiently and professionally.
Education
Web Development
ALX
Graduated in 2024
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Languages
English
Professional
Shona
Native
Xhosa
Beginner
Zulu
Beginner
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