Clinton Ateya
Senior Partnerships Manager
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic, results-oriented professional with a strong track record of developing and executing effective strategies that drive organizational success. Proven expertise in leading high-performing teams and fostering collaboration to exceed goals. Recognized for adaptability and a commitment to delivering impactful outcomes through innovative problem-solving and strategic foresight. Passionate about leveraging skills to create value and enhance operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Partnerships Manager
Mosub Kenya
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Established clear metrics to measure progress toward strategic goals, enabling informed adjustments as needed.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Identify, onboard, and nurture strategic partnerships aligned with business goals and brand values.
- Lead negotiations and contract discussions with key stakeholders to secure long‑term collaboration.
- Oversee partner pipeline health, driving conversion and retention metrics and resolving onboarding blockers.
- Design and deliver partner training, mentorship frameworks, and enablement materials for shop assistants and promoters.
- Coordinate brand activation, distribution of marketing assets, and representation at partner events.
- Implement sales governance and reporting frameworks to track partner performance against quarterly targets.
Branch Manager
Watu Africa
11.2020 - 02.2024
- Led a high-performing team of 80+ employees, exceeding branch targets by 15% YoY through strategic leadership.
- Negotiated vendor contracts, ensuring seamless service delivery and cost savings.
- Trained & mentored staff on sales, compliance, and customer engagement-key for merchant success.
- Watu Africa is a leading asset-financing company operating across East Africa, specializing in providing accessible financing solutions for motorcycles, vehicles, mobile phones, and small businesses. Committed to fostering economic empowerment.
Customer & IT Support-Digital Marketing
Watu Africa
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Customer Support: Addressed 50+ daily customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat, resolving issues related to loan applications, payments, and technical glitches.
- Digital Marketing: Executed campaigns on social media and email, increasing customer engagement by 25%.
- IT Support: Troubleshot technical issues for internal teams, ensuring seamless operations of CRM systems.
- Conducted market research to refine partner engagement strategies.
Education
Bsc. - Business Information Systems
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Of Sciences and Technogly
12.2018
Skills
Customer support
Sustainability
Advocacy
Problem Solving
Remote Collaboration
SaaS Proficiency
Digital Marketing
IT Support
Critical Thinking
Data & Tools
Data-driven decision making
Accomplishments
- Certificate in Virtual Assistant, 01/01/25 - 02/01/25, Attended Virtual Assistant program- Earned more soft skills like patience, critical thinking, use of slack and zoom.
- Data Analytics (ALX), 03/01/25 - Present
- Panelist-EV Adaptability, 05/01/22 - 05/01/22, Local EV Advocacy: Emphasized your panelist role and knowledge of Kenya's EV growth to position you as a bridge.
Timeline
Senior Partnerships Manager
Mosub Kenya
05.2025 - 11.2025
Branch Manager
Watu Africa
11.2020 - 02.2024
Customer & IT Support-Digital Marketing
Watu Africa
10.2018 - 02.2020
Bsc. - Business Information Systems
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Of Sciences and Technogly