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Education
Skills
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Chrispine Mwenda

Chrispine Mwenda

Nairobi

Summary

Am a highly motivated and ambitious young man, willing to improve myself everyday through acquisition of new skills, learning and gaining new experiences. Am a hard worker, able to deliver results within stipulated deadlines and can work well under pressure. Am able to work individually or as part of a team. Have integrity and can maintain confidentiality.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Trade Development Manager

Hotpoint Appliances Ltd
Thika, Nairobi Province
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed and executed strategic marketing plans for product promotion and increased brand visibility.
  • Analyzed competitors'' offerings and strategies, enabling the company to stay ahead of industry trends and capitalize on new opportunities.
  • Collaborated closely with the product development team to incorporate client feedback into new offerings, enhancing overall product quality and appeal.
  • Managed key accounts by maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring high levels of customer retention.

Modern Trade

Multichoice
11.2023 - 07.2024
  • Implement sales strategies to maximize product visibility, availability, and sales volume within assigned territories
  • Establish and maintain relationships with modern trade partners to secure prime shelf space and promotional opportunities
  • Monitor competitor activities and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and competitive positioning
  • Ensure optimal product visibility through effective merchandising, display, and point-of-sale materials in modern trade outlets
  • Coordinate with marketing and branding teams to execute promotional campaigns and initiatives aimed at increasing brand awareness and product adoption
  • Monitor inventory levels and sales performance to ensure adequate stock availability and prevent excess inventory situations
  • Collaborate with logistics and supply chain teams to optimize stock replenishment cycles and minimize lead times
  • Utilize sales data and market insights to forecast demand and plan inventory levels accordingly
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within modern trade channels, including category managers, store managers, and purchasing departments
  • Address customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints in timely and professional manner, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention
  • Act as liaison between company and modern trade partners to facilitate communication, resolve issues, and drive mutual business objectives.

Business Development Executive

Learnsoft Beliotech Solutions
02.2022 - 10.2023

Procuring new clients through direct contact, word-of-mouth and collaborating with marketing department

  • Maintaining meaningful relationship with existing clients to ensure are retained
  • Negotiating with clients to secure most attractive prices
  • Equipping staff with technical and social skills needed to enhance sales
  • Reviewing client's feedback and implementing necessary changes
  • Remaining in tune with trends in consumption to ensure that offerings remain relevant.

Business Development Manager

Yolanda Hema Events
10.2018 - 12.2021
  • Communicating new product developments to prospective clients
  • Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings
  • Planning and preparing presentations
  • Overseeing development of market literature
  • Writing reports
  • Providing feedback to management.

Sales Promoter

Startimes
03.2018 - 09.2018
  • Demonstrate and explain products, methods or services in order to persuade customers to purchase products or utilize services
  • Identify interested and qualified customers in order to provide them with additional information
  • Keep areas neat while working: return items to correct locations following demonstrations
  • Practice demonstrations to ensure work effectively
  • Prepare and alter presentations content to target specific audiences
  • Provide product information, using lecture films, charts, and or slide shows
  • Provide product samples, coupons, information brochures, and other incentives and persuade people to buy products
  • Record and report demonstrations related information.

Internship Student

National Gender and Equality Commission
08.2017 - 02.2018

Assist in department work; organize meetings, workshops and conferences

  • Assist in generation of various Departmental and Commission reports
  • Taking minutes in departmental meetings
  • Accompany staff to field work when necessary and doing back to office reports
  • Undertake all assignments as directed by supervisors
  • Accompany Director Corporate Service to meeting when necessary
  • Assist in receiving, acknowledgement and filing commission reports in consultation with Director Corporate Service's office
  • Carry out any other duty as may be required within department.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Community Development -

Moi University
Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, Kenya
05.2015 - 12.2019

Accounting , Accounting Technician Certificate - undefined

Young Men Christian Association College
01.2014 - 07.2014

Computer modules , International Computer and Driving Licence -

Sipet College
01.2013 - 06.2013

Education -

Chogoria Boys High School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -

Chogoria Boys Primary
02.2005 - 12.2008

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client relationship building

Decision-making

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Trade Development Manager

Hotpoint Appliances Ltd
08.2024 - Current

Modern Trade

Multichoice
11.2023 - 07.2024

Business Development Executive

Learnsoft Beliotech Solutions
02.2022 - 10.2023

Business Development Manager

Yolanda Hema Events
10.2018 - 12.2021

Sales Promoter

Startimes
03.2018 - 09.2018

Internship Student

National Gender and Equality Commission
08.2017 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Arts in Community Development -

Moi University
05.2015 - 12.2019

Accounting , Accounting Technician Certificate - undefined

Young Men Christian Association College
01.2014 - 07.2014

Computer modules , International Computer and Driving Licence -

Sipet College
01.2013 - 06.2013

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -

Chogoria Boys Primary
02.2005 - 12.2008

Education -

Chogoria Boys High School
Chrispine Mwenda