WALTER KISEMBE
Business Development
Nairobi
Summary
I hold a BA Hons in Economics and Sociology from The University of Nairobi. I am an enthusiastic business-oriented person with a proven ability in Manufacturing, brand sales business and product marketing. My long-term goal is to use my skills and experiences to develop a professional career in private sector growth and development in an advisory capacity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
ASWA Security Company Limited
01.2024 - 02.2025
- I arrange business development meetings with prospective clients
- I develop a business development strategy focused on financial gain
- I conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
- I build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
- I promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives.
- I Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople
- Developed and executed strategic business plans to enhance market penetration and drive revenue growth.
- Identified and pursued new business opportunities, resulting in increased client acquisition and retention rates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improving operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Conducted market research and competitive analysis to inform product development and positioning strategies.
Marketing and Operations
Macmedia Africa Networks
10.2015 - 11.2023
- I maintained marketing staff by recruiting, selecting and training employees.
- I maintained a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunities.
- I maintained customer response operations by establishing work schedules, assigning employees and providing back up.
- I maintained work process flows by coordinating information and requirements with related operational departments.
Google For Business Advisor
Roundtrip Kenya
12.2013 - 08.2015
- Conducted sales pitch and recruiting companies and small businesses onto the Google Business Platform
- I sold data services to the Google clients by creating for them Google Plus Business Pages which is an online home for small businesses within Nairobi and its environs
- I gave after sale services to the Google existing clients and merchants
- I generated leads with my other team members on behalf of the Google company Kenya
- Google Feet on Streets Kenya (GFOSKE) Project
Sales and Marketing
Bright mat Business Solutions
12.2012 - 11.2013
- I promoted and raised awareness of the Bright mat brand and popularize its products and services.
- I established effective and strong network of channel –of –sales in the local market.
- I set up periodic sales quotas and performance milestones for various sales and marketing activities to drive the company’s revenue and growth up.
- I identified new business opportunities and threats to the company.
Sales and Marketing Executive
Wananchi Group
05.2010 - 10.2012
- I was part of a team that implemented a market awareness strategy for the new Zuku Triple Play product within Nairobi and its environs
- I implemented an aggressive sales drive, geared to meeting set quarterly targets for subscription to the Triple Play Product by convincing existing clients to switch or by searching for new clients.
- I maintained a steady relationship with a set of clients assigned to me to ensure they obtained value for money for the Tripple Play Product they signed up for.
- I was responsible for taking care of clients within the Nairobi south geographical region by handling all their queries and forwarding their problems to the relevant departments
- I was responsible for administering and executing contractual agreements between new clients and Wananchi Group to ensure that both parties understood what is and is not included in the product
- Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative Assistant
East African School of Human Rights
01.2009 - 11.2009
- I was responsible for the overall record keeping of the organization including employment records, contracts and correspondence such as letters among other records.
- Planned for meetings and forums and ensured I kept an accurate record of the meeting/forum proceedings.
- Processed correspondence from my boss. This could be creating mailers or promotional items to typing up letters or thank you cards to get a signature on and send out.
- I was responsible for the procurement and maintenance of records of the organization’s equipment.
- I managed a calendar of events and important meetings for the technical and other senior management staff and also handled all incoming correspondence by telephone and official email and referred them to responsible technical persons
Production Clerk
Mega Garments Limited
10.2006 - 05.2007
- Planned, organized and coordinated the operation of the production unit, including determining and scheduling the production tasks
- Ensured compliance with the set quality standards
- Resolved unusual and unforeseen production problems.
- Determined the needs for production technicians and arranged for services as needed.
- Reviewed the production unit inventory of supplies and materials, and requested and reordered stock as necessary to maintain an appropriate operational inventory.
- Tested production materials and equipment and made recommendations for purchase as appropriate.
- Estimated materials and labor costs for each project and performed cost analysis to ensure an effective and efficient operational mode.
- Planned, developed and maintained production data, storage and retrieval systems, including a variety of production files and records.
- Prepared and maintained production records.
- Trained and monitored other production personnel in the production process
Education
Friends School Kamusinga
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Lugulu Boarding Primary School
BA (Hons) - Economics and Sociology
The University of Nairobi
01.2008
Skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills This was achieved when I was at (EASHR)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills seen when I was handling the (GFOS) programme within Nairobi and its environs
Good understanding in the brand sales business
Good knowledge of computer and ICT (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of statistical analysis packages-SPSS
Proven ability to interact with persons of diverse cultures was evident when I was handling Zuku Tripple Play Product at Wananchi Group-Zuku Products
References
- Gombura, Cosmos, Country Director, cosmos@aswasecurity.com, 211922003485, ASWA Security Co., Juba, South Sudan, www.aswasecurity.com
- Paska, Atim, Head of Human Resource, hr@bibisempire.com, 211923741595, BiBi’s Empire, Juba, South Sudan
- Dennis, Kebori, Lead Consultant, info@macmediaafrica.com, 0723760000, Macmedia Africa Networks, Nairobi, www.macmediaafrica.com
Interests
Drama, Art, Reading, Researching, Travelling, Making friends
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Date of birth :5th January 1984
- Sex: Male
- Marital Status: Married
- Nationality: Kenyan
- ID No.:23697615
Driving
I hold a drivers licence with a 15 years experince in class BCE.
Timeline
Business Development Manager
ASWA Security Company Limited
01.2024 - 02.2025
Marketing and Operations
Macmedia Africa Networks
10.2015 - 11.2023
Google For Business Advisor
Roundtrip Kenya
12.2013 - 08.2015
Sales and Marketing
Bright mat Business Solutions
12.2012 - 11.2013
Sales and Marketing Executive
Wananchi Group
05.2010 - 10.2012
Administrative Assistant
East African School of Human Rights
01.2009 - 11.2009
Production Clerk
Mega Garments Limited
10.2006 - 05.2007
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Lugulu Boarding Primary School
BA (Hons) - Economics and Sociology
The University of Nairobi
Friends School Kamusinga