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Joseph Muthui

Summary

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Community Manager- Eastern

Poa Internet
01.2025 - Current

DUTIES:

  • Foster community engagement by designing and implementing interactive programs.
  • Increase member involvement through the organization of events and activities.
  • Develop strategic partnerships to enhance community resources and support.
  • Organize community meetings to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.
  • Build strong relationships with identified community stakeholders for collaborative initiatives.
  • Address community concerns to enhance overall customer satisfaction and trust.
  • Promote community programs to expand reach and influence.
  • Strengthen community bonds with effective conflict resolution strategies.
  • Produce reports about community activities to keep my line manager informed.


Community Projects Lead

Poa Internet
01.2023 - 12.2024

RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Identified and onboarded schools for the School Connectivity Program
  • Collaborated with the technical team to have the schools connected to internet
  • Provided liaison to ensure timely support for the existing schools
  • Was involved in developing a partnership document with the schools outlining terms of engagement
  • In collaboration with ESG organized events at the program schools to commemorate various international days
  • Was involved in organizing charitable events at schools as part of the company's CSR efforts
  • Identified schools for an upgrade program done by stakeholders/investors
  • Made necessary arrangements to ensure schools were well-informed of potential investor visits

Community Representative

Poa Internet
11.2021 - 12.2023

RESPONSIBILTIES:


  • Handled community-related incidents, for example, and not limited to; access denial, sharing policy concerns, and sabotage
  • Ensured distribution point uptime by ensuring there was enough tokens and was always connected to a phase with power where applicable
  • Fostered a healthy and cordial relationship with landlords to ensure a smooth running of operations
  • Helped in identifying community groups/organizations for the company's CSR activities
  • Developed strong community bonds to ensure a smooth landing for teams especially in new and upcoming networks
  • Identified and onboarded schools for the School Connectivity program
  • Helped in identifying branding locations across the territories

Business Development Executive

Poa Internet
01.2018 - 05.2020

RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and the community in general to drive growth
  • Engaged one-on-one with partners (landlords) to build strong networks and relationships
  • Was involved in identifying and contracting the inaugural MTUs
  • Identified and contracted hosts for the Poa Street WiFi
  • Was involved in network expansion.
  • Negotiated on behalf of the company for favorable terms with property owners for hosting our distribution points.
  • Conversations with property owners to allow for internet installations.
  • Was part of the team in the initial fibre project at Nairobi’s Eastlands.
  • Worked hand-in-hand with the sales department to ensure a good penetration in the contracted MTUs
  • Created awareness in new markets before the arrival of other teams

Sales Executive

Intellicom East Africa
01.2013 - 12.2017

RESPONSIBLITIES:


  • Worked in a fast-paced business environment in the FMCG sector.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Made sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
  • Increased sales revenue by cultivating strong client relationships and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Analyzed sales data regularly to monitor progress towards goals and make necessary adjustments to strategy as needed.
  • Worked closely with the sales team leader to prospect, pitch and close new business.
  • Organized weekly team meetings with sales.
  • Was involved in the day-to-day management of clients.
  • Participated in team building and sales training events
  • Addressed client concerns and ensured the resolution of issues in a timely manner.
  • Delivered an ongoing market analysis and assessment of competitors.
  • Did retention of existing customers through the development of strong relationships with key decision makers in our client organizations.

Business Development Executive

Kenya Shell
01.2009 - 12.2012

RESPONSIBLITIES:


  • Ensured fast movement of the company's lubricants through intensive marketing campaigns.
  • Interacted with clients in onsite visits and relayed feedback to the area sales manager.
  • Made daily call reports and sent them to the line manager
  • Organized events at the dealer's sites to grow the business

Education

Diploma - Diploma in Sales & Marketing

Zetech University
Nairobi

Skills

  • Community engagement
  • Public relations
  • Relationship building
  • Brand advocacy
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Community outreach
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Strategic planning
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Partnership development
  • Communication skills
  • Information dissemination
  • Community insights

Timeline

Regional Community Manager- Eastern

Poa Internet
01.2025 - Current

Community Projects Lead

Poa Internet
01.2023 - 12.2024

Community Representative

Poa Internet
11.2021 - 12.2023

Business Development Executive

Poa Internet
01.2018 - 05.2020

Sales Executive

Intellicom East Africa
01.2013 - 12.2017

Business Development Executive

Kenya Shell
01.2009 - 12.2012

Diploma - Diploma in Sales & Marketing

Zetech University
Joseph Muthui