A marketing and business development professional passionate about entrepreneurship and small business development. Have more than 16 years of working experience in various sectors including recycling, retailing and security services.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales and Marketing Manager
Ebenezer Distributors (Pvt) Ltd
01.2016 - Current
Joined the organization on start-up as a backyard poultry incubator manufacturing and refurbishing concern
Managed to increase turnover by 100% within 2 years
Market research
Conducted feasibility studies as well as research to identify market needs
Innovation and product development
Successfully Introduced hatchery services, supply of eggs, day-old chicks and fully grown birds for meat and breeding to the business
Leadership-formulated and oversaw implementation of the marketing strategy as well as staff recruitment and management.
Director Business Development
Shedvert Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd
03.2011 - Current
Co-founder responsible for overall business strategy formulation and implementation
Grew the clothing retail outlet from 1 shop on start-up to the current 3
Staff recruitment and management
Sourcing merchandise locally, regionally and globally
Inventory management
Key account management
Planned and coordinated implementation of business plans and penetration of new markets
Analyzed market trends and customer needs to identify new business development opportunities
Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth
Marketing Manager
Peace Security Company
01.2010 - 12.2015
Established and managed the Marketing Department of the organization
Successfully introduced the Electronic security systems division
Preparation of tender documents
Wrote and distributed press releases to increase brand visibility
Key account management ensuring at least 90% customer retention.
Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, campaigns and promotions
Researched developing trends to stay updated with new ideas and marketing practices
Recruited and hired capable team members to add value and diverse skills set to marketing department
Graduate Trainee/ Business Development Officer
ART Corporation
09.2006 - 12.2009
Started as a graduate intern before being elevated to the position of Business Development Officer
Initiated the plastic recycling project
Key account management
Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe
2013
Bachelor of Business Studies Honours Degree - Marketing
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe
2006
Skills
Staff management
Market research and business consultancy
Innovation - new product development
Project management
Global Sourcing
Managing start-ups
Cold Calling
Personal selling
Key account management
B2B selling
Retailing
Accomplishments
Co-founded the clothing retail outlet with one outlet which has grown to the current 3 outlets(2011)
Pioneered the establishment of the electronic security services division for Peace Security (2012)
Established the plastic Recycling project for ART Corporation (2007)
Timeline
Sales and Marketing Manager
Ebenezer Distributors (Pvt) Ltd
01.2016 - Current
Director Business Development
Shedvert Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd
03.2011 - Current
Marketing Manager
Peace Security Company
01.2010 - 12.2015
Graduate Trainee/ Business Development Officer
ART Corporation
09.2006 - 12.2009
Master of Business Administration -
University of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Business Studies Honours Degree - Marketing