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Desmond Mahugu

Desmond Mahugu

Sales Executive
Nairobi,Nairobi

Summary

Self-motivated outside sales professional experienced in both technical and non-technical, fast-paced team environments. Relationship building and closing expert. Experienced Delivery Driver offering delivery experience and solid dedication to customer satisfaction. Enhances vehicle longevity and workplace safety with good inspection and maintenance abilities. Apply advanced modern skills to enhance service for customers and collaborate effectively with diverse team members.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Sales Executive

Maxam Limited
04.2023 - Current
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.
  • Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential customers to highlight features and benefits of products.
  • Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with vendors to determine product availability and quality.
  • Field sales visits into convenience retailers in my territory promoting the Maxam ltd portfolio.
  • Educating retailers on how to increase their alcohol sales through a blended method of face to face and digital interaction, and providing informed recommendations.
  • Activating the products in my customers stores using point of sale.
  • Negotiating additional shelf space for drinks and displays to increase the visibility of Maxam Ltd portfolio.
  • Reporting back insight and information gained during my calls.
  • Using my people skills to build strong business relationships across all outlet.

Heavy Truck Delivery Driver

Maxam Limited
03.2017 - 03.2023
  • Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
  • Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.

Heavy Truck Driver

Del Monte Kenya
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
  • Communicated regularly with dispatcher to provide updates on delivery times.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods and freight from heavy duty trucks.
  • Reported vehicle and roadside issues in accordance with company policies to maintain route transparency.
  • Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.
  • Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.

Education

No Degree - Basic of Security Management

Alison
Online
09.2023

No Degree - Defensive Driving - Essential Principles & Practice

Alison
ONline
10.2022

No Degree - Driving And Basic Mechanical Knowledge

Sony Driving School
Kiambu, Kiambu District, Kenya
02.2012

No Degree - Sales And Marketing Education

Dima College
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
06.2008

No Degree - Computer Packages

Compenlite Computer College
Murang'a, Murang'a District, Kenya
06.2007

Skills

  • Sales Funnel Management
  • Lead Prospecting
  • Professional Networking
  • Business Networking
  • customer service
  • Driving
  • Order Verification
  • Product Promotion
  • Adherence to regulations
  • Emergency response readiness
  • Fuel-efficient driving
  • Safe driving practices
  • Cold Calling
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Marketing Initiatives
  • GPS and Route Planning
  • Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections
  • Logistics Knowledge
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Delivery Schedule Development
  • Delivery Record Keeping
  • Delivery Verification
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Route Management
  • Merchandise Replacements

Accomplishments

  • Named Maxam Ltd Driver of the year 4 times [2019,2020, 2021, 2022]

Quote

Reality is nothing but a collective hunch.
Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Interests

Driving

Adventure

Cycling

Watching Movies

Timeline

Sales Executive

Maxam Limited
04.2023 - Current

Heavy Truck Delivery Driver

Maxam Limited
03.2017 - 03.2023

Heavy Truck Driver

Del Monte Kenya
03.2016 - 03.2017

No Degree - Basic of Security Management

Alison

No Degree - Defensive Driving - Essential Principles & Practice

Alison

No Degree - Driving And Basic Mechanical Knowledge

Sony Driving School

No Degree - Sales And Marketing Education

Dima College

No Degree - Computer Packages

Compenlite Computer College

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