Robi Simao

Experienced Dealer Relationship & Business Development Manager

41 Terrace Road, Eastleigh, ZA

About

Highly accomplished Dealer Relationship and Business Development Manager with over 15 years of progressive experience in the financial services and automotive finance sectors. Proven expertise in driving sales growth, optimizing portfolio performance, and ensuring regulatory compliance through strategic stakeholder engagement and robust relationship management. Adept at leading high-performing teams, implementing business strategies, and enhancing operational efficiencies to consistently exceed targets and foster sustainable market share expansion.

Work Experience

Dealer Relationship Manager / Business Development Manager

MFC a division of Nedbank Ltd

Aug 2022 - May 2024

Eastleigh, Gauteng, ZA

Currently manage a diverse portfolio of dealerships, driving business strategy and ensuring compliance within the automotive finance sector.

  • Strategically allocated and managed targets across assigned portfolios, successfully driving business strategy and achieving key performance indicators.
  • Cultivated and maintained robust relationships with key external and internal stakeholders, enhancing service deliverables and fostering collaborative partnerships.
  • Proactively identified and resolved errors and omissions within the portfolio, ensuring effective management and operational efficiency.
  • Ensured 100% compliance of dealerships with industry legislation, established norms, and risk management standards, mitigating potential liabilities.

Dealer Consultant

Halls Financial Services

Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

Eastleigh, Gauteng, ZA

Served as a brand ambassador, driving market share growth and expanding the dealer network for AA Warranties within a 6-month tenure.

  • Expanded AA Warranties' market share by cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with existing dealerships and onboarding new partners.
  • Drove significant area sales growth and identified new customer acquisition avenues by proactively engaging with potential clients.
  • Streamlined stakeholder interactions across the sales-to-claims process, enhancing overall customer experience and operational flow.
  • Conducted comprehensive training workshops for associated automotive workshops, improving their understanding and adherence to claims processes and procedures.

Dealer Relationship Manager / Business Development Manager

MFC a division of Nedbank Ltd

Jan 2013 - Feb 2022

Eastleigh, Gauteng, ZA

Managed dealer relationships and drove business development initiatives for nearly a decade, consistently achieving strategic objectives and ensuring compliance.

  • Managed and optimized a large portfolio of dealer accounts over 9 years, consistently achieving and exceeding sales targets and business growth objectives.
  • Developed and executed strategic business plans, including target allocation per portfolio, to drive significant business expansion and market penetration.
  • Cultivated and sustained long-term, high-value relationships with a broad network of external and internal stakeholders, ensuring seamless service delivery.
  • Implemented robust risk management protocols, ensuring all dealerships adhered to industry legislation and internal standards, minimizing compliance risks across the portfolio.

Team Leader

Motor Finance Corporation

Aug 2008 - Jan 2013

Eastleigh, Gauteng, ZA

Led a team of consultants to achieve sales fulfillment and operational efficiency, optimizing client turnaround times and staff performance.

  • Led and managed a team of consultants, ensuring the attainment of sales fulfillment targets and optimizing client turnaround times within specified SLAs.
  • Monitored, managed, and reported on team productivity, adherence, and quality, driving continuous performance improvement initiatives.
  • Designed and delivered ongoing training and coaching programs, enhancing staff product knowledge and ensuring continuous professional development.
  • Streamlined internal processes and implemented improvements, resolving operational inefficiencies to enhance overall team and organizational effectiveness.

Education

Management

Gordon Institute of Business School

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

Eastleigh, Gauteng, ZA

Courses

  • Economics
  • Business Management
  • Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Project Management

Banking Services Advice

Milpark Business School

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

Eastleigh, Gauteng, ZA

Courses

  • Accounting
  • Basic Economic Principle
  • Banking
  • Economic Fundamentals in the Banking Environment
  • Financial Management

Business Management

North-West University

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

Eastleigh, Gauteng, ZA

Courses

  • Business Management
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing
  • Financial Management

General Studies

Hoerskool Postmasubrg

Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

Eastleigh, Gauteng, ZA

Courses

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Business Economics
  • Accounting

Languages

English , Afrikaans , Portuguese

Skills

Relationship Management

  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Client Relations
  • Partnership Development
  • Customer Retention

Business Development

  • Sales Strategy
  • Market Share Growth
  • New Business Acquisition
  • Portfolio Management
  • Target Allocation

Compliance & Risk Management

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Industry Legislation
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Policy Adherence

Team Leadership & Development

  • Performance Management
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Training Programs
  • Productivity Improvement

Operations Management

  • Process Improvement
  • Service Delivery
  • Efficiency Optimization
  • SLA Management
  • Error Resolution

Financial Services

  • Automotive Finance
  • Banking Services
  • Economic Principles
  • Financial Management

Project Management

  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Execution
  • Resource Allocation

Marketing & Sales

  • Brand Ambassadorship
  • Sales Driving
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Market Analysis

References

Steven Khoza

Regional Sales Manager, MFC a division of Nedbank; Contact: [email protected] / 0836765608

Antonette Batchler

Head Vehicle Asset Ownership, Motor Finance Corporation; Contact: [email protected] / 0788012642