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Vivian Atieno Otieno

Nairobi

Summary

Results-driven operations and business development professional with over 6 years' experience in team leadership, client success, cross-functional operations, and international stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in improving performance, driving customer satisfaction, and leading high-impact teams in fast-paced environments. Experienced in managing distributed teams aligned with strategic growth goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Executive

APEX STEEL LTD
Nairobi
08.2024 - Current
  • Lead business growth by generating qualified leads and closing sales deals for a wide range of steel products.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with high-value clients, ensuring retention and repeat business.
  • Coordinate with internal departments to align operational delivery with client expectations.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify trends, driving strategic insights for sales planning.

Business Development Executive

CESP AFRICA
Machakos
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Designed and implemented marketing and sales strategies that led to increased market presence.
  • Created customer insight mechanisms and analyzed campaign effectiveness for optimal ROI.
  • Maintained strong external relationships with clients and partners to support business objectives.
  • Led promotional events and digital campaigns to boost engagement and visibility.

Customer Success Executive

CCI KENYA
Nairobi
11.2022 - 02.2024
  • Managed high call volumes and client requests, achieving 97% customer satisfaction.
  • Reduced escalation frequency through proactive issue resolution and product expertise.
  • Mentored new hires and contributed to overall team performance improvement.

Business Administrator

MODERN BULLION
Nairobi
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Oversaw all administrative operations across finance, HR, facilities, and executive support.
  • Developed and implemented workflow documentation, policy manuals, and reporting systems.
  • Supported the CEO by managing internal communications, scheduling, and project operations.

Administrative Assistant

SPOTLINK TECHNOLOGIES
Ruiru
06.2017 - 12.2020
  • Provided administrative support to executives, including calendar, travel, and communications management.
  • Enhanced office efficiency through process improvement and recordkeeping.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management

Zetech University

Certificate in Data Analysis -

Tech4Dev

Skills

  • Team Leadership & Coaching
  • Client Relationship Management (Global)
  • Operational Excellence & Strategy
  • Process Optimization & Efficiency
  • Performance Management & KPI Tracking
  • Conflict Resolution & Escalation Handling
  • Data Analysis & Reporting (Excel, Power BI)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

References

Available upon request

Technical Tools

  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Power BI
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Analytics
  • ERP Systems

Timeline

Business Development Executive

APEX STEEL LTD
08.2024 - Current

Business Development Executive

CESP AFRICA
03.2024 - 07.2024

Customer Success Executive

CCI KENYA
11.2022 - 02.2024

Business Administrator

MODERN BULLION
01.2021 - 02.2022

Administrative Assistant

SPOTLINK TECHNOLOGIES
06.2017 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management

Zetech University

Certificate in Data Analysis -

Tech4Dev
Vivian Atieno Otieno