Top Talent like Phelo are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Phelo Silwanyana

Field Sales & Marketing Representative
Sales & Business Development Manager
Cape Town, WC, ZA
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Driving Growth, and ROI in Events | IT | AI Automation
With a solid foundation in marketing from the University of the Western Cape, I have built a dynamic career in sales and business development across various industries. My journey began as a Business Developer at Marcus Evans South Africa, where I honed my skills in organizing and selling conference seats. I then transitioned to Virgin Active SA as a Sales Consultant, driving membership growth through innovative sales strategies. At VUKA Group, I served as Head of Delegates, focusing on strategic planning and relationship building in the Power/Energy sector. As an International Account Executive at Energy Capital & Power, I leveraged my extensive network to connect clients with key decision-makers. Most recently, as a Sales Manager at Flock Eventing Platform, I drove engagement and growth in the events industry. My career is marked by a commitment to fostering meaningful connections and achieving business success.

Work History

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Sales Manager

Flock Eventing PlatformFeb 2024 - Dec 2024 • 11 mosAs a Sales Manager at Flock Eventing Platform, I focused on driving engagement and growth in the events industry. I worked on creating meaningful connections and helped clients leverage innovative event technology to enhance attendee experiences and achieve their event goals.
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International Account Executive

Energy Capital & PowerMar 2023 - Dec 2023 • 10 mosAs an International Account Executive in the energy industry, I helped businesses achieve success by building strong business relationships, identifying new opportunities, and maximizing sales. I provided support and guidance to drive business growth and generate substantial returns on investment. Leveraging my extensive network and in-depth knowledge of the energy sector, I connected clients with key decision-makers, opening doors to lucrative opportunities.
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Head of Delegates

VUKA GroupMay 2021 - Feb 2023 • 1 yr 10 mosFocused on building business relationships in Power/Energy, Transport/Mobility, and the Green Economy. Developed and maintained relationships with key clients, identified new business opportunities, and grew sales revenue. Engaged in strategic planning, networking, sales and negotiation, marketing, event management, and problem-solving to ensure successful event execution.
V

Sales Consultant

Virgin Active SAMar 2019 - Mar 2021 • 2 yrs 1 moExecuted dynamic sales strategies by setting up marketing stands, conducting flyer drops, and delivering presentations, resulting in increased gym membership sales and brand visibility. Conducted club tour presentations, fostering relationships with clientele and trainers. Utilized telephone outreach to generate new sales and secure referrals.
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Business Developer

Marcus Evans South AfricaFeb 2016 - Dec 2018 • 2 yrs 11 mosOrganized and sold conference, training, and summit seats, identifying and targeting appropriate audiences. Conducted research to pinpoint prospects, engaged in outreach, and secured commitments from decision-makers. Facilitated presentations and excelled in data entry and reporting. Sold advertising space in exhibitions and magazines.

Education

U

University of the Western Cape

Marketing, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services2010 - 2012
D

Dr Nelson Mandela High School

Bachelor's Matric Pass, Matriculant2005 - 2009

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
Driving Growth, and ROI in Events | IT | AI Automation
With a solid foundation in marketing from the University of the Western Cape, I have built a dynamic career in sales and business development across various industries. My journey began as a Business Developer at Marcus Evans South Africa, where I honed my skills in organizing and selling conference seats. I then transitioned to Virgin Active SA as a Sales Consultant, driving membership growth through innovative sales strategies. At VUKA Group, I served as Head of Delegates, focusing on strategic planning and relationship building in the Power/Energy sector. As an International Account Executive at Energy Capital & Power, I leveraged my extensive network to connect clients with key decision-makers. Most recently, as a Sales Manager at Flock Eventing Platform, I drove engagement and growth in the events industry. My career is marked by a commitment to fostering meaningful connections and achieving business success.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Phelo are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Phelo Silwanyana

Field Sales & Marketing Representative
Sales & Business Development Manager
Cape Town, WC, ZA
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

F

Sales Manager

Flock Eventing PlatformFeb 2024 - Dec 2024 • 11 mosAs a Sales Manager at Flock Eventing Platform, I focused on driving engagement and growth in the events industry. I worked on creating meaningful connections and helped clients leverage innovative event technology to enhance attendee experiences and achieve their event goals.
E

International Account Executive

Energy Capital & PowerMar 2023 - Dec 2023 • 10 mosAs an International Account Executive in the energy industry, I helped businesses achieve success by building strong business relationships, identifying new opportunities, and maximizing sales. I provided support and guidance to drive business growth and generate substantial returns on investment. Leveraging my extensive network and in-depth knowledge of the energy sector, I connected clients with key decision-makers, opening doors to lucrative opportunities.
V

Head of Delegates

VUKA GroupMay 2021 - Feb 2023 • 1 yr 10 mosFocused on building business relationships in Power/Energy, Transport/Mobility, and the Green Economy. Developed and maintained relationships with key clients, identified new business opportunities, and grew sales revenue. Engaged in strategic planning, networking, sales and negotiation, marketing, event management, and problem-solving to ensure successful event execution.
V

Sales Consultant

Virgin Active SAMar 2019 - Mar 2021 • 2 yrs 1 moExecuted dynamic sales strategies by setting up marketing stands, conducting flyer drops, and delivering presentations, resulting in increased gym membership sales and brand visibility. Conducted club tour presentations, fostering relationships with clientele and trainers. Utilized telephone outreach to generate new sales and secure referrals.
M

Business Developer

Marcus Evans South AfricaFeb 2016 - Dec 2018 • 2 yrs 11 mosOrganized and sold conference, training, and summit seats, identifying and targeting appropriate audiences. Conducted research to pinpoint prospects, engaged in outreach, and secured commitments from decision-makers. Facilitated presentations and excelled in data entry and reporting. Sold advertising space in exhibitions and magazines.

Education

U

University of the Western Cape

Marketing, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services2010 - 2012
D

Dr Nelson Mandela High School

Bachelor's Matric Pass, Matriculant2005 - 2009

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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