Highly motivated sales associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased revenue, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with targeted markets. Consistently recognized for sales performance and excellence in customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Midas Traders Limited
10.2020 - 01.2024
Manage leads for potential clients through online and traditional means
Assessed customers’ needs and provided assistance and information on product features
Researched on products offered and discussed available options for product improvement
Handle quarterly client visits to assess future niches through client feedback
Increased company’s revenue by 27% through enhancing internal processes to meet customer expectations
Increased customer retention by 60% through managing client needs and improving product & service offerings
Cross sold products and handled return of merchandise increasing sales by 45% month on month
Collaborated with colleagues to ensure proper customer service through process improvement
Set and achieved departmental sales goals on monthly, quarterly and annually
Ensured stellar customer satisfaction through excellent sales service and implementation of feedback mechanisms
Brainstormed on ways to improve sales; planning marketing activities, changing store’s design etc.
Managed scheduling of events, programs, and activities for campus manager
Properly documented/recorded information - entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form
Handled all inventory by registering fixed assets and also facilitate asset movement within and outside school
Oversaw facilities management for university, including repair, and maintenance projects
Promoted university’s outlook by participating in community events & meetings, and developing partnerships with secondary education institutions.
Chairperson, Marketing Student Association
Daystar University
08.2018 - 02.2020
Oversaw growth in membership & activities of club while ensuring smooth operations
Spearheaded a talk by Charted Institute of Marketing (CIM) - Kenya General Manager gave us a lecture on importance of doing the Marketing professional course
Organized a talk themed Era of Digital Marketing: How to position yourself with successful digital campaigns for companies including Coca-Cola, Two Rivers, Samsung, KFC, Sportpesa under his belt
Collaborated with the team in a Marketing Competition organized by the Strathmore Marketing Club in partnership with KCB Group and WPP-SCANGROUP which we emerged
Planned corporate partnerships for members to gain valuable industry insights examples including The Standard Media Group where we conducted focus group research on their latest and hottest product - Pulser Magazine
As a team we hosted a talk by Daystar Alumni Peris Gitau who is also the Marketing Manager of Domino's Pizza and Coldstone Creamery
Carried out a 4-week Digital Marketing Training
38 students participated and certificates were issued upon completion
Conducted educational visit to Coca-Cola company were students got to see marketing aspects of company
With increasing use of Digital Marketing, MSAD in collaboration with Hakika Marketing Agency held talk where CEO shared insights on digital marketing
BuuPass Limited sponsored event where 52 students participated.
Brand Ambassador
Centonomy Ltd.
04.2018 - 11.2018
Managed customer feedback regarding brand to sales managers
Collaborated with supervisors to work out new ways to market & represent brand
Bridged misconceptions and miscommunication gaps of Centonomy
Worked closely with sales and marketing staff to conceptualize marketing campaigns and strategies
Relayed feedback on website and social media content in order to drive brand awareness
Built rapport with customers and prospective institutional partners by maintaining positive brand image.
Education
Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing -
Digital Marketing Institute
Simon Page College Of Marketing
12.2021
HSK Level 1, Chinese Language & Literature -
Discovery Chinese Centre
Nairobi
08.2021
Bachelors of Marketing and Business Administration -
Daystar University
Athi River
11.2020
Skills
Customer Relations: Competent in providing experience to clientele by ensuring delivery of service is satisfactory and follow up is made to ensure client loyalty
Interpersonal Skills: Experience in sales has equipped me with skills relevant for face-to-face, online, or over phone calls
Communication & Problem-solving: Being an effective communicator I am able to solve customer problems stemming from misunderstanding/miscommunication with brand and product offering
Customer Relationship Management: Ability to establish and grow strong relationships/partnerships with current and potential clients by building and maintaining networks with stakeholders
Marketing Design and Planning: Astute in identifying and planning market coverage to reach target audiences, developing, managing and driving all aspects of marketing strategies
Sales & Marketing Strategies: Skilled in product positioning, communicating customer insights and supporting development of new business strategies; identifying top business opportunities or gaps through analysis of available reports
ICT Competence: Knowledge in dealing with MS Office suites & Google Office suites
Leadership Seminar Covering on: Leader & Time Management, Leader & Change, and Leader & Engagement - Continuous Improvement Management Ltd.
Career Profile Summary
Highly efficient and data-driven sales & marketing professional with 2+ years of experience in connecting brands to customers through incorporating innovative plans, designs and strategies. I’m eager to support your company in building an impeccable online & physical reputation by offering high class customer service for its product & service portfolio. Additionally, I have a proven track record of sales, marketing and customer service as my experience section highlights, being able to increase revenues to upwards of 27% and boosting profitability while maintaining positive customer & stakeholder relations.
Awards
Dean’s List Award
Volunteer Experience
Secretary, Rotaract Club of Youthzone Mombasa D9212, 06/01/23, Present, Rotaract is a worldwide organization of service clubs that brings together people aged 18 and above to exchange ideas with leaders about how to empower their communities, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun while serving. Rotaract is a Rotary International program., Maintain membership records., Record attendance at meetings, and report monthly attendance to the district., Send out notices of meetings of the club, board, and committees., Record and maintain minutes of club, board, and committee meeting, Manage club correspondence, including responding to emails and sending official notices and invitations., Assist the club president, treasurer, and committees as needed.
Communications & Information Executive, 05/01/17, 05/01/18, Lukenya Pillars of Transformation (LPT), Tutoring, motivating and donating reading & revision materials to children at Daystar Mulandi Transformational Primary school., Offer life skills training in firefighting, leadership and resource mobilization., Organized a free health checkup with the partnership of Machakos County hospital., Supporting 3 children’s’ homes (Red Rhino, Taraja Boys and Pillars of Hope) in book donation, water tank purchase and furnishing a dining hall.
Assistant Instrument Coordinator, 02/01/16, 02/01/17, Daystar Christian Fellowship, Obtained information about the day’s functions, events, and prayer times for band coordination., Planned music background scores for weekly programs & events in accordance with the protocols set., Rehearsed music and made timelines for Daystar’s engagements & events relating to the Christian fellowship.