Benzu Simozu
Lusaka
Summary
Skilled Business Development leader offering 3 years of experience in leading operations and enhancing revenue. Bringing expertise in client acquisition and contract negotiation, along with excellent interpersonal communication, relationship-building and team leadership abilities. Results-driven and proactive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding sales and revenue objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
Onus Africa Ltd
10.2021 - Current
- Overseeing the implementation of Business Objectives in the organization
- Overseeing Management of key accounts
- Creating financial projections of key projects
- Maintaining current client relationships and Identifying areas for potential clients
- Contacting potential clients to establish business relationship and meet with them
- Researching and Identifying new business opportunities with the goal to expand business
- Possessing strong understanding of company service in order to improve business position and keep business competitive
- Delegating management of accounts and sales among team members
- Overseeing performance of B.D team to ensure desired output if achieved and strategies set in place are well implemented
- Oversee implementation of business processes to ensure that business runs efficiently and effectively
- Reviewing cost minimization strategies
- Reviewing client feedback surveys.
Owner of a poultry business (production and supply of broiler chickens)
01.2018 - Current
- Purchase/order of birds and supplies
- Day to day care taking/raising of birds
- Marketing of products
- Sales and Supply of products
- Accounting/book keeping.
Business Development and Finance Assistant
BongoHive Innovations Ltd
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Development of business strategies for Coworking unit
- Analysis of current and past financial data for the purpose of creating strategies for cost minimization and profit maximization for the coworking unit
- Market research and Identification of new business opportunities
- Implementation of new and old business strategies
- Maintenance and management of client relationships
- Conducting customer feedback surveys
- Submitting monthly reports with regards to; successes and failures of implemented strategies, success and failures of cost minimization strategies, growth proposals.
- Increase client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
- Develop and implement strategic plans for business growth, resulting in increased market share and profitability.
- Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and potential areas of expansion.
- Negotiate lucrative contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing favorable pricing and terms for the company.
- Assisted in budget preparation for streamlined financial planning and forecasting.
- Supported the finance team by processing invoices and expense claims promptly and accurately.
- Streamlined vendor payment processes, ensuring timely disbursements to maintain strong relationships.
- Reduced discrepancies in accounts receivable by closely monitoring customer payments and following up on overdue balances.
- Contributed to improved cash flow management, preparing regular cash flow projections for review by senior finance staff.
- Payroll management
Research assistant
SMACHT+ project evaluation
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Qualitative data collection (administering of KII, IDI and FGD)
- Transcription
- Report writing.
Intern in the finance department
Toyota Zambia Ltd
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Vendor Payments and reconciliations
- General and Sub – Ledger postings
- Record keeping
- Invoice & Order processing and management
- Vendor Payment Management
- Petty cash Handling
- Cash Journal reconciliation
- Cheque cutting
- Cheque posting.
Research assistant
Centre- Care in Zambia Project (Lundazi)
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Door to door data collection and interactions with target population
- Sample size selection and analysis
- Use of ODK software
- Data analysis
- Report writing.
Research assistant
Saving Mothers Giving Life Project (Chembe and Mansa Districts)
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Door to door data collection and interaction with target population
- Use of CS Entry Software
- Posting of Data.
Remote accounts opening officer (Channels department)
FINCA Zambia
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Opening FINCA savings accounts
- Savings portfolio management
- Field marketing of our FINCA savings product to target clients (physically engaging in one on one marketing)
- Reporting to the remote accounts opening supervisor on new strategies to increase savings liabilities, marketing clients and advising on new incentives and schemes to increase clientele
- Report writing
- Customer care and service.
Industrial attachment- Planner
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting services
11.2014 - 01.2015
- Partaking in drafting of yearly strategic plan
- Tracking progress and extent of implemented projects of the organisation by carrying out monitoring and evaluating of ministry projects
- Formulation of recommendations, policies, and plans aligning with ministry objectives
- Creating forecast plans based on past trends
- Budget drafting for organisational projects in order to assist with resource allocation
- Attestation and drafting of collective agreements
- Working on organization objectives and goals and offering solutions to goal attainment.
Education
Master of Business Administration Finance -
University of Zambia
01.2021
Certificate in Entrepreneurial Skills and Work Skills -
Zambia Development Agency
01.2017
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics -
Mulungushi University
01.2016
Full Grade 12 Certificate -
Ndola Girls National Technical High School
01.2011
Skills
- Excellent research skills in both qualitative and quantitative surveys (for both time series and cross sectional data sets)
- Ability to effectively research new markets
- Strong Business Knowledge and experience interpreting financial data
- Exceptionally good communication and listening skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to work very well with people of different ethnic backgrounds
- A great team player that’s seriously result oriented
- Possess very effective conflict resolution skills
- Assertive, confident and work well as part of a team
- Able to meet targets under high pressure and in deadline driven environment
- Good inter-personal skills and high ethical standing
- Computer literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and proficient in all administrative programs
Phone Number
0976779448, 0955772302
Current Address
Chainama Hills, yellow houses #4, Lusaka, Zambia
Brief Profile And Career Objectives
To find a challenging position to meet my competences, capabilities, skills, education and experience. To be an employee of high quality performance, integrity and increase the performance of the company and its value. I wish to be a part of a vibrant organisation that is ready to utilise my academic and professional skills to the fullest.
Driver License Number
50108592
Personal Information
Gender: Female
References
- Oscar Chansa, Financial Accountant, Toyota Zambia, +260966738037
- Lloyd Hachikumba, Branch Manager, Finca Zambia, +260-0977306544 / +260-0960282771
- Milicah Shonga, Coworking Manager, BongoHive Innovations Ltd, +260967905528
- Francis Kalumba, COO, Onus Africa Ltd
- Tambulani Nyirenda, N@C project supervisor, UNZA, +26 0978118552/+260950237228
- Dennis Sikaulu, Barclays/ZDA Ready for work trainer, ZDA, +260977894345
- Prosper Milambo, SMGL Project Research Supervisor, CSO, +260954190743
- Jembo P. Chilonga, Senior Planner, Ministry of Information., +260-0967867238
Hobbies and Interests
- Networking and making friends
- Travelling
- Research
- Keeping up with current affairs
- Site seeing.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Tonga
Intermediate (B1)
Bemba
Advanced (C1)
Nyanja
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Onus Africa Ltd
10.2021 - Current
Business Development and Finance Assistant
BongoHive Innovations Ltd
01.2021 - 10.2021
Research assistant
SMACHT+ project evaluation
02.2020 - 03.2020
Intern in the finance department
Toyota Zambia Ltd
01.2019 - 08.2019
Owner of a poultry business (production and supply of broiler chickens)
01.2018 - Current
Research assistant
Centre- Care in Zambia Project (Lundazi)
01.2017 - 12.2018
Research assistant
Saving Mothers Giving Life Project (Chembe and Mansa Districts)
01.2017 - 10.2017
Remote accounts opening officer (Channels department)
FINCA Zambia
01.2016 - 01.2017
Industrial attachment- Planner
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting services
11.2014 - 01.2015
Master of Business Administration Finance -
University of Zambia
Certificate in Entrepreneurial Skills and Work Skills -
Zambia Development Agency
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics -
Mulungushi University
Full Grade 12 Certificate -
Ndola Girls National Technical High School
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