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Michael Jaganyi

Nairobi

Summary

Resourceful and client-focused regional sales team lead with over thirteen years of experience in exceeding sales goals and customer expectations. Meticulous and results-oriented, with expertise in educating employees on all stages of the sales cycle, while recommending the best options to meet short- and long-term needs. Personable relationship builder with polished communication skills.

Strategic sales and marketing leader with thirteen years' experience in cultivating key partnerships and facilitating staff, client and customer education to boost profits. Seeking to leverage strong interpersonal skills and background to take the next career step with a respected organization that rewards talent, vision, and results. Proficient in developing innovative strategies to champion business solutions, increase audience engagement and achieve profitability objectives. Proven leader in guiding teams to success and driving organizational goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Regional Sales Representative

Centrofoods Industries Limited
Western And Nyanza, Kenya
05.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented regional sales strategies to increase market share.
  • Conducted regular training sessions with staff to ensure product knowledge and customer service standards were met.
  • Analyzed regional sales data to identify areas of improvement and new opportunities.
  • Researched competitors' products, pricing, and promotions to stay ahead in the marketplace.
  • Identified potential customers within the region by researching industry trends and attending trade shows.
  • Maintained relationships with existing customers through regular communication, visits, and feedback.
  • Prepared monthly reports on regional sales performance for management review.
  • Coordinated with marketing department to develop effective campaigns targeting potential customers in the region.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for discounts on bulk orders of products sold in the region.
  • Developed a database of prospective clients for targeted marketing activities within the region.
  • Analyzed customer feedback from surveys conducted during regional store visits.
  • Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
  • Established monthly sales objectives by creating effective sales plans and quotas.

Sales Team Lead

Wasoko
Nairobi
10.2021 - Current
  • Developed attainable team sales goals and fostered relationships with clients and staff members.
  • Identified sales objectives and set realistic expectations to convert prospects into clients and clients into partners.
  • Prioritized account management and sales processes by adapting to schedules, evolving product availability and maintaining deadline requirements.
  • Mentored, coached and supported 70 sales Executives through staff development, pre-call planning and feedback sessions.
  • Drove creative development processes by leveraging past performance indicators to gauge best engagement approaches.
  • Monitored performance of sales team and implemented improved methods to close gaps.
  • Trained and developed new team members to improve product knowledge and selling abilities.
  • Researched items at other locations to find products requested by shoppers.
  • Negotiated sales and pricing with new and existing clients.
  • Reported sales metrics and statistics to management and stakeholders.
  • Achieved or surpassed company-defined sales quotas for multiple months.

Ag. Sales Operations Manager

Wasoko
Nairobi
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Directed 80-member team to coordinate meetings and logistics for branch sales meetings.
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
  • Directed and coordinated products, services and sales activities.
  • Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
  • Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets.
  • Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.

Customer Engagement Specialist and Team Lead

Wasoko
Nairobi
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Supervised and trained customer service team members to provide exceptional service, driving retention and satisfaction.
  • Assessed, motivated and empowered team members to work to build customer satisfaction and loyalty, to support retention and growth.
  • Evaluated employee performance, identified areas of improvement and communicated plans to employees.
  • Compiled and analyzed sales figures to determine best approaches to improve sales as well as performance.
  • Enforced adherence to company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
  • Communicated sales targets and worked with front-line supervisors to enhance revenue numbers and promotional techniques.
  • Increased employee productivity by establishing and monitoring customer care performance indicators, service level metrics and goal achievement.
  • Mitigated regulatory risks by leading and developing sales analysis team protocol and compliance initiatives.

Sales Consultant

Sokowatch
Nairobi
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Applied consultative sales strategy to assess client needs and propose turnkey solutions to align with business objectives.
  • Oversaw management and implementation of new revenue strategies, sales initiatives and customer engagement tactics to increase market share.
  • Landed new customer accounts through consistent combination of perseverance, dedicated cold calling and exceptional service.
  • Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and enhance loyalty and retention.
  • Identified, coordinated and participated in client relationship-building activities and meetings.
  • Determined prospects' needs and crafted appropriate responses along with information on suitable products and services.
  • Elevated new business opportunities and implemented effective networking strategies across Nairobi.
  • Maintained client satisfaction ratings by offering proactive resolution ideas while driving actionable responses to questions, concerns or challenges.
  • Provided advice to customers regarding suitable product selection.
  • Consulted with long-term, new and prospective customers to understand needs and propose ideal solutions.
  • Leveraged market data and competitive insights to increase client profitability.
  • Increased revenue by skillfully upselling and closing customer sales and driving product benefits around client needs.
  • Improved profitability, developing pipeline of multiple distribution channels and sales strategies.
  • Grew customer base by identifying needs, surveying sites and determining estimates to deliver relevant product solutions that achieved client budgets and schedules.

Trade Development Representative

Twiga Foods Limited
Nairobi
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Forecasted sales for different accounts and managed inventory to ensure sufficient products at each site.
  • Stayed on top of changes in company offerings and policies by remaining in frequent contact with service, inventory management and technical personnel.
  • Recommended accessories and delivered details regarding latest promotions to increase sales.
  • Exceeded sales goals using consultative sales talents and effectively explaining programs and services to generate interest.
  • Analyzed sales performance and service feedback to drive organizational and operational changes resulting in greater profitability.
  • Cultivated professional client relationships by asking appropriate questions, identifying needs and providing insightful information regarding products.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships with clients to accurately quote prices and terms that achieved customer objectives.
  • Created professional sales presentations and attended retail trade shows to creatively communicate product quality and market comparisons.
  • Negotiated and closed deals with minimal oversight.
  • Executed updated marketing plans to increase branding exposure, customer traffic and sales.
  • Generated sales by prospecting leads, cold calling and negotiating advantageous deals.

Sales Representative

Premier Foods Limited
Nairobi
05.2017 - 10.2019
  • Met with store managers to discuss product needs, accomplish sales goals and facilitate sales growth.
  • Contacted new and existing customers to discuss how specific products could meet needs.
  • Maximized efficiency and time management by effectively planning and organizing client routes within territory.
  • Collaborated with retailers to strengthen product exposure with optimal locations, shelf positions and signage.
  • Created and implemented store displays, promoting sales and growth.
  • Championed contact management system launch to achieve 100% client organization.
  • Followed-up with clients after installations to assess quality service and customer satisfaction.
  • Improved profitability and developed pipeline leveraging multiple marketing channels and sales strategies.
  • Monitored customer order process and addressed customer issues.
  • Leveraged trends in customer marketplaces to shape value-added solutions and approaches.
  • Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions and meet target budgets.
  • Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.

Regional Sales Representative

Beta Healthcare International
Nairobi
03.2015 - 03.2016

Achieved regional sales goal of kshs 100 million by establishing action plans, coaching colleagues, reviewing objectives and improving processes.

  • Built rapport with key regional accounts.
  • Established monthly sales objectives by creating effective sales plans and quotas.
  • Forecasted sales for different accounts and managed inventory to ensure sufficient products at each site.
  • Championed contact management system launch to achieve 100% client organization.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships with clients to accurately quote prices and terms that achieved customer objectives.
  • Improved profitability and developed pipeline leveraging multiple marketing channels and sales strategies.
  • Cultivated professional client relationships by asking appropriate questions, identifying needs and providing insightful information regarding products.
  • Negotiated and closed deals with minimal oversight.
  • Implemented professional sales presentations to creatively communicate product quality and market comparisons.

Van Sales Representative

Beta Healthcare International
Nairobi
06.2012 - 02.2015
  • Recommended optimal merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
  • Readied merchandise for sales floor by marking items with identifying codes and accurate pricing.
  • Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and enhance loyalty and retention.
  • Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
  • Leveraged trends in customer marketplaces to shape value-added solutions and approaches.
  • Met with store managers to discuss product needs, accomplish sales goals and facilitate sales growth.
  • Maximized efficiency and time management by effectively planning and organizing client routes within territory.
  • Created sales and revenue-generating opportunities in new markets to improve bottom line.
  • Improved profitability, developing pipeline utilizing multiple marketing channels and sales strategies.
  • Collaborated with retailers to strengthen product exposure with optimal locations, shelf positions and signage.
  • Contacted new and existing customers to discuss how specific products could meet needs.

Sales and Marketing Assistant

Beta Healthcare International
Nairobi
03.2010 - 05.2012
  • Supported customers by obtaining information, clarifying issues and coordinating swift resolutions.
  • Kept team informed with real-time sales data and analyses comparing actual to projected results.
  • Generated new leads within target market using traditional marketing, social media networking and direct networking with decision-makers.
  • Networked with current and potential customers and industry partners to continuously further sales and marketing goals.
  • Created innovative and experimental approaches to consistently improve marketing and drive sales.
  • Assisted in managing trade show booths to encourage new clients and new orders.
  • Documented actionable tips and advice for expanding digital space.
  • Directed cold calling activities to offer product solutions to large and small companies and generate new customers.
  • Performed administrative tasks to streamline organizational effectiveness.
  • Performed market research activities such as distributing satisfaction surveys and providing suggestions for future promotions.
  • Contributed to preparation of detailed promotional presentations.
  • Conducted marketing research to develop growth strategies.

Retail Sales Consultant

Airtel Kenya
Nairobi
02.2009 - 01.2010
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Promoted memorable shopping experiences resulting in increased customer retention and loyalty.
  • Handled cash, check, credit and automatic debit card transactions with 100% accuracy.
  • Delivered consistent follow up with customers after each merchandise sale by phone or email to answer any last minute questions.
  • Assessed conflicts and identified solutions for clients promptly.
  • Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
  • Maintained accurate and attractive merchandise displays to maximize purchases.
  • Engaged shoppers, providing assistance and information on merchandise and product features.
  • Help customers load purchased equipment when necessary.

Education

Diploma - Business Management

Kenya Institute of Management
Nairobi
11.2018

Certificate - KCSE

Our Lady Of Fatima Secondary School
Nairobi , Nairobi
11.2008

Certificate - KCPE

Saint Daniel Comboni Primary School
Nairobi , Nairobi
11.2004

Skills

  • Client relations and retention
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Talent development
  • Account management
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Persuasive
  • Product Knowledge
  • Focused on customer satisfaction
  • Sales initiatives
  • Mentoring and training
  • Tactful conflict resolution
  • Client relationship management
  • Staff training and motivation
  • Sales Coaching

Certification

  • Firm Level Economics: Producer and consumer behavior (Managereial economics), University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign- 2023
  • Firm Level Economics: Markets and allocation (Managerial Economics), University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign- 2023
  • Project Planning: Putting it all together (Project Management), Google -2023
  • Project Initiation: Starting a successful project (Project Management), Google - 2023
  • Principals of Management, Johns Hopkins University - 2022
  • Foundations of Project Management, Google - 2022
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma, MF Treinamentos - 2022
  • Selling Strategies for sales professionals, Wasoko sales Academy - 2022
  • Asking Great Sales Questions, LinkedIn learning- 2021
  • Sales Foundations, LinkedIn learning- 2021
  • Sales Negotiations, LinkedIn learning- 2021
  • Closing Strategies, LinkedIn learning - 2021
  • •Handling objections, LinkedIn learning- 2021
  • •Transitioning to management for sales people, LinkedIn learning - 2021
  • •selling using champions, LinkedIn learning- 2021
  • •Soft skills for sales professionals, LinkedIn learning- 2021
  • Market research, LinkedIn learning - 2022
  • Performance management, LinkedIn learning - 2022

Timeline

Regional Sales Representative

Centrofoods Industries Limited
05.2023 - Current

Ag. Sales Operations Manager

Wasoko
05.2022 - 07.2022

Sales Team Lead

Wasoko
10.2021 - Current

Customer Engagement Specialist and Team Lead

Wasoko
02.2021 - 10.2021

Sales Consultant

Sokowatch
01.2021 - 03.2021

Trade Development Representative

Twiga Foods Limited
11.2019 - 11.2020

Sales Representative

Premier Foods Limited
05.2017 - 10.2019

Regional Sales Representative

Beta Healthcare International
03.2015 - 03.2016

Van Sales Representative

Beta Healthcare International
06.2012 - 02.2015

Sales and Marketing Assistant

Beta Healthcare International
03.2010 - 05.2012

Retail Sales Consultant

Airtel Kenya
02.2009 - 01.2010
  • Firm Level Economics: Producer and consumer behavior (Managereial economics), University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign- 2023
  • Firm Level Economics: Markets and allocation (Managerial Economics), University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign- 2023
  • Project Planning: Putting it all together (Project Management), Google -2023
  • Project Initiation: Starting a successful project (Project Management), Google - 2023
  • Principals of Management, Johns Hopkins University - 2022
  • Foundations of Project Management, Google - 2022
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma, MF Treinamentos - 2022
  • Selling Strategies for sales professionals, Wasoko sales Academy - 2022
  • Asking Great Sales Questions, LinkedIn learning- 2021
  • Sales Foundations, LinkedIn learning- 2021
  • Sales Negotiations, LinkedIn learning- 2021
  • Closing Strategies, LinkedIn learning - 2021
  • •Handling objections, LinkedIn learning- 2021
  • •Transitioning to management for sales people, LinkedIn learning - 2021
  • •selling using champions, LinkedIn learning- 2021
  • •Soft skills for sales professionals, LinkedIn learning- 2021
  • Market research, LinkedIn learning - 2022
  • Performance management, LinkedIn learning - 2022

Diploma - Business Management

Kenya Institute of Management

Certificate - KCSE

Our Lady Of Fatima Secondary School

Certificate - KCPE

Saint Daniel Comboni Primary School

Professional Referees

Kevin Murimi, Expansions Manager, Wasoko, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254721407312

William Omondi, Sales and Marketing Manager, Beta Healthcare International, P.O.Box 42569 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: +254721608418

Teresia Njoki Area Sales Manager, Twiga Foods Limited. P.O. Box, 38714-00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: 072162008

Michael Jaganyi