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EDWIN MAINGI DAVID

Machakos

Summary

Experienced Business Development Manager with a strategic mindset, capable of revitalizing underperforming operations and promoting their success. Proficient in clear and efficient communication, as well as cultivating high-performing teams. Committed to ongoing improvement and consistently achieving market-leading outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Consultant

Passion Aviation
01.2025 - Current
  • Review client concerns and recommend appropriate changes to supervisors.
  • Negotiate contracts and close sales with new and existing clients.
  • Maintain extensive knowledge of company products and services to provide top-notch expertise to customers.

Business Development Manager

Taijet Aviation PLC
01.2024 - 01.2025

Direct approach to drive cost-benefit analysis and financial modelling of new business diligence reports and regulatory restrictions on new business ventures.

Drive collaboration with internal stakeholders to develop plans for adapting existing portfolios to new business opportunities.

Drive corporate governance measures.

Drive product research initiatives to understand future impacts on product offerings and production.

Endorse demand creation strategies and new product service offerings to improve revenue streams and meet market demands.

Establish business development strategies to ensure alignment with overall organisational strategy.

Formalise new business agreements with identified partners, suppliers and vendors.

Formulate targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aligned with business development strategies.
Guide business development research reports on potential revenue streams and business threats.

Lead collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for portfolio enhancement.

Lead development of business intelligence frameworks to improve data analytics, predictive modelling and market assessments.

Lead discussions on trading research with organisation's trading departments.

Lead identification of opportunities to optimise business processes.

Lead local and regional team discussions to finalise decisions on business development.

Lead new business opportunity initiatives based on business network feedback and economic landscape.

Lead new business ventures and plan approaches and market entries.

Lead relationship building with industry players and develop strategies to leverage network for business opportunities and partnerships.

Lead the department's financial budgeting process to acquire funds for the department's activities.

Business Development Manager

Longrich Kenya
02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, consistently exceeding revenue targets through upselling strategies and exceptional customer service.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Conducted comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and potential areas of expansion.
  • Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
  • Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
  • Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
  • Established valuable partnerships with complementary businesses, creating mutually beneficial synergies that accelerated growth for both parties.
  • Developed and maintained strategic partnerships to provide added value to clients and increase competitive advantage.
  • Increased brand visibility with creation and execution of comprehensive digital marketing strategy.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
  • Improved sales team performance with targeted training programs focused on advanced sales techniques and product knowledge.
  • Led cross-functional teams to launch marketing campaigns, resulting in increased brand awareness.
  • Conducted market analysis to identify trends and adjust business strategies accordingly.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.

Business Development Manager

Longrich
05.2018 - 11.2018
  • Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, consistently exceeding revenue targets through upselling strategies and exceptional customer service.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Conducted comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and potential areas of expansion.
  • Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
  • Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
  • Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
  • Established valuable partnerships with complementary businesses, creating mutually beneficial synergies that accelerated growth for both parties.
  • Increased brand visibility with creation and execution of comprehensive digital marketing strategy.
  • Developed and maintained strategic partnerships to provide added value to clients and increase competitive advantage.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
  • Improved sales team performance with targeted training programs focused on advanced sales techniques and product knowledge.
  • Led cross-functional teams to launch marketing campaigns, resulting in increased brand awareness.
  • Conducted market analysis to identify trends and adjust business strategies accordingly.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.

Customer Experience Officer

Bimanet
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Resolving customer complaints and issues with a keen eye for making customers happy
  • Enhancing customer experience
  • Monitored performance metrics such as customer experience surveys to increase customer satisfaction scores.

Project Coordinator

Start Up Now
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Overseeing and developing market campaigns
  • Conducting research and analyzing data to identify and define audiences
  • Devising and presenting ideas and strategies
  • Coordinating internal marketing and an organization's culture

Sales Representative

Madison Insurance
01.2015 - 06.2015
  • Coordinating internal marketing and an organization's culture
  • Check insurance claims to solidify trust and safeguard reputation
  • Design and implement effective marketing strategies to sell new insurance contracts or adjust existing ones
  • Fulfill all company-established policy obligations
  • Collect information from clients on their risk profiles in order to offer the proper solutions

Volunteer

Kenya Students Christian Fellowship
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Deliver Letters to institutions
  • Oversee leadership meetings in schools
  • Organize Bible studies in different secondary schools
  • Create a team of Kenya Ex-Secondary students in every institution

Education

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Kyanguli Secondary School

Certificate in Accounts

Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
Nairobi

Bachelor's Degree in Business Development - Business Management

St. Paul’s University

Diploma in Accounts

Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
01-2026

Skills

  • Sales presentations
  • Business planning
  • Client relationship building
  • Team building
  • Negotiations
  • Strategic planning
  • New business development
  • Relationship development
  • Team collaboration
  • Sales and marketing
  • Marketing expertise
  • Training and development
  • Business administration
  • Business development
  • Market trend analysis
  • Sales expertise
  • Relationship building and management
  • Customer service
  • Market penetration
  • Goals and performance
  • Client consultations
  • Database management
  • CRM platforms
  • Networking strength
  • Business development and planning
  • Lead generation

Accomplishments

    Awarded Top CEO Under 35 by KEMEN Awards

Languages

English
Kiswahili

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading inspirational books
  • Participating in social activities
  • Public Speaking
  • Travelling

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/27/93
  • Nationality: Kenyan

Timeline

Business Development Consultant

Passion Aviation
01.2025 - Current

Business Development Manager

Taijet Aviation PLC
01.2024 - 01.2025

Business Development Manager

Longrich
05.2018 - 11.2018

Business Development Manager

Longrich Kenya
02.2018 - 01.2019

Customer Experience Officer

Bimanet
01.2017 - 12.2017

Project Coordinator

Start Up Now
01.2016 - 12.2016

Sales Representative

Madison Insurance
01.2015 - 06.2015

Volunteer

Kenya Students Christian Fellowship
01.2013 - 01.2014

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Kyanguli Secondary School

Certificate in Accounts

Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya

Bachelor's Degree in Business Development - Business Management

St. Paul’s University

Diploma in Accounts

Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
EDWIN MAINGI DAVID