. Experienced Business Development Consultant offering proven track record of working with customers to achieve solutions and drive company growth. Skilled in networking with industry professionals to build lead pipeline and increase client base.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Business Development Specialist
Fi-Knight Enterprises Limited
KITWE
06.2021 - Current
Developed and implemented effective sales strategies, resulting in a 20% increase in annual revenue
Managed a diverse portfolio of key accounts, fostering strong client relationships and achieving a customer retention rate of 95%
Led a high-performing sales team of 10 sales representatives, providing mentorship, training, and motivation to achieve monthly targets consistently
Conducted market research and analysis to identify new business opportunities and competitive trends, enabling the company to stay ahead of the competition.
Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
Came up with detailed plans to enhance sales management and prioritize long-term business goals.
Branch Manager
Sikale Wood Manufactures Limited
KITWE
07.2017 - 06.2020
Managed a team of employees and ensured the branch met sales and revenue targets
Responsible for motivating and develop team members, identify and solve problems, and made tough decisions under pressure
Issue receipts, and properly account for the branch overheads and costs, and prepared monthly reports
Set clear goals, provided constructive feedback, and built strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
Telemarketer
Taj Pamodzi Hotel
LUSAKA
12.2016 - 02.2017
Answered calls, took messages, and transferred calls to correct individuals.
Displayed excellent sales skills and understanding of how to leverage abilities to exceed quotas.
Completed daily cold calling and outreach to build sales pipeline.
Handled high-volume telemarketing operations with expert use of client management software and computer dialing.
Recorded contact information of customers and potential customers in internal database.
Answered questions about company offerings with knowledgeable responses about products and services.
Sales Consultant
A1 Travel
LUSAKA
10.2015 - 10.2016
Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
Created detailed sales presentations to communicate product features and market data.
Cold called and conducted face-to-face sales calls with C-level executives and directors in assigned sales territory.
Maintained sense of urgency in answering customer questions and requests through email or voice messaging.
Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
Education
MBA Degree: Masters - Business Administration
The University of Zambia
LUSAKA ZAMBIA
05.2018 - 05.2021
Associate of Business Administration - Business Management