Sifa John BUTATI
Munno Para,SA
Summary
Results-driven professional brings outstanding analytical, multitasking, and time management abilities. Offers background overseeing daily operations of business segments or departments. Driven and cost-conscious individual dedicated to capitalizing on new revenue potential.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Officer
Tanzamaji Co Ltd
Kigoma, Tanzania
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Developed strategies to increase sales and market share.
- Identified customer needs and developed customized solutions.
- Implemented promotional campaigns to boost sales volume.
- Analyzed customer feedback to improve product offerings.
- Built relationships with key clients through regular contact.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales activities and results.
- Created presentations for potential customers outlining product benefits.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire sales process.
- Collaborated with marketing team members to create compelling content.
- Developed pricing models that maximized profits while meeting customer needs.
- Negotiated contracts with customers to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Attended industry events to build brand recognition and establish contacts.
- Prepared weekly reports summarizing current sales performance metrics.
- Gathered data from multiple sources including surveys, focus groups.
- Reviewed competitor activity in order to stay ahead of changing trends.
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of company products and services.
- Provided training sessions on new products as needed by customers.
- Sourced new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up.
- Provided detailed and accurate sales forecasts to senior management.
- Managed a portfolio of accounts to achieve long-term success.
- Prepared and submitted sales reports and expense reports on a regular and timely basis.
- Adjusted sales techniques based on interactions and feedback from customers and peers.
- Ensured compliance with sales policies, practices, and legal requirements.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to develop and implement promotional strategies and campaigns.
- Attended industry events, conferences, and tradeshows to network and generate new business leads.
- Acted as a liaison between the customer and cross-functional internal teams.
- Set and monitored sales targets for individual team members and the team as a whole.
- Identified and targeted new business opportunities through market research and analysis.
- Negotiated contracts and closed agreements to maximize profit.
- Developed and implemented strategic sales plans to achieve corporate objectives.
- Built and maintained strong, long-lasting customer relationships to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Monitored market trends, competitor activities, and product developments to adjust sales strategies accordingly.
- Enhanced product knowledge through continuous learning and professional development activities.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
- Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
- Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
- Directed and coordinated products, services and sales activities.
- Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
- Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets.
- Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
Assistant Procurement Officer
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
Kigoma, Tanzania
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted with the development of procurement strategies and plans to ensure that goods and services were purchased in a cost-effective manner.
- Monitored supplier performance, negotiated contracts and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to foster collaboration on projects.
- Analyzed purchase requisitions and prepared competitive bids for goods or services.
- Evaluated vendor quotations to determine most economical options while maintaining quality standards.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing procurement activities including spend analysis, budgeting.
- Maintained an updated database of approved suppliers and contractors according to their service capabilities.
- Attended meetings and provided updates regarding procurement progress.
- Conducted market research to identify sources of supply for materials or services required by the organization.
- Coordinated with internal departments such as finance, legal, operations, in order to resolve any issues related to purchasing activities.
- Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock usage trends and forecasting future needs.
- Processed invoices from vendors in accordance with company guidelines.
- Negotiated pricing terms with suppliers for optimal financial benefits for the organization.
- Provided support in the preparation of tender documents such as specifications, drawings.
- Reviewed supplier contracts regularly to ensure they are up-to-date and compliant with applicable regulations.
- Developed strategies for reducing costs associated with procuring materials or services.
- Ordered new materials to prevent shortages and approved delivery details and times.
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports for supervisor review.
- Developed procurement budgets to reduce unnecessary expenditures.
- Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to secure optimal prices.
- Unloaded items from delivery trucks and transported materials to correct facility locations.
- Tracked company inventories and recorded item quantities in company databases.
- Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Procurement
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
Dar Es Salaam11-2018
Skills
- Promotional sales events
- Sales process engineering
- Brand building
- Profile and revenue-generating strategies
- Revenue-generating strategies
- Competitor analysis
Languages
Swahili
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Sales Officer
Tanzamaji Co Ltd
08.2019 - 12.2020
Assistant Procurement Officer
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
08.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Procurement
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
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