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Malama Musonda

Malama Musonda

Ndola

Summary

• Forward-thinking Sales and Marketing Professional with expertise in coordinating and managing staff and deploying successful marketing campaigns. Persistent leader with history of surpassing revenue objectives with market-savvy approaches and persuasive negotiation skills. Talented project manager successful at tackling problems with tenacity and sound judgment.

•remains in tune with latest sales and marketing strategies. Possesses excellent track record in predicting and planning for new sales direction and market trends. Identifies new sales prospects and negotiate deals while maintaining high level of customer satisfaction. Oversees strategies and campaigns throughout product, service or concept lifecycle.

•Leads by example and inspire sales and marketing staff to perform at peak levels.

•Creates and implements successful sales and marketing strategies regardless of scale and budget. Excels at maximizing profits within limited budgets. Performs market research, develops strategic reports and organizes and promotes successful marketing campaigns. Aggressively pursues new sales leads resulting in high sales close rate. Understands importance of working with customers and other executives, as well as keeping staff informed and motivated.

•Performance-oriented offering exceptional record of achievement over Number-year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets.

•Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities.

•Remains in tune with latest sales and marketing strategies. Possesses excellent track record in predicting and planning for new sales direction and market trends. Identifies new sales prospects and negotiate deals while maintaining high level of customer satisfaction. Oversees strategies and campaigns throughout product, service or concept lifecycle. Leads by example and inspire sales and marketing staff to perform at peak levels.

•Forward-thinking with expertise in coordinating and managing staff and deploying successful marketing campaigns. Persistent leader with history of surpassing revenue objectives with market-savvy approaches and persuasive negotiation skills. Talented project manager successful at tackling problems with tenacity and sound judgment.

•Goal-orientedwith distinguished experience in Type industries and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent.

Accomplished Sales Manager offering Numberyears of experience developing and maximizing Type sales. Diligent in building and retaining accounts by providing support and attentive service. Expertise in marketing strategies, product promotion and merchandising to achieve market penetration. Successful record of expanding network connections through persuasive brand imaging.

• Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

SALES & MARKETING MANAGER

ZAMBEZI DIAMOND LIMITED
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Managing the sales and marketing team in Ndola , Kitwe . Chingola , Lusaka , Kabwe , Solwezi and Livingstone
  • Monitoring all sales and marketing activities done at the different branches
  • Preparing the Monthly sales report and Annual sales report
  • Monitoring and improving on online presence
  • Managing adverts and promotions
  • Promoting the company's existing brands and introducing new products to the market by looking for potential land location to subdivide and sell
  • Analyzing budgets, preparing annual budget plans, scheduling expenditures, and ensuring that the sales team meets their quotas and goals.
  • Researching and developing marketing opportunities and plans, understanding consumer requirements, identifying market trends, and suggesting system improvements to achieve the company's marketing goals.
  • Gathering, investigating, and summarizing market data and trends to draft reports.
  • Implementing new sales plans and advertising.
  • Recruiting, training, scheduling, coaching, and managing marketing and sales teams to meet sales and marketing human resource objectives.
  • Maintaining relationships with important clients by making regular visits, understanding their needs, and anticipating new marketing opportunities.
  • Staying current in the industry by attending educational opportunities, conferences, and workshops, reading publications, and maintaining personal and professional networks.

Online Communication / Complaints Manager

Zambezi Diamond Limited
10.2018 - 10.2023
  • Reviewed and prepared written correspondence to address complex and sensitive customer complaints and inquires.
  • Immediate response to customer question and inquiries
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly
  • Managed all social media platforms with adverts and promotions
  • Managed all online sales

SALES & MARKETING MANAGER

TECHKNOTE LIMITED
02.2016 - 07.2018
  • Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends.
  • Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
  • Improved brand visibility with well-executed promotional campaigns and engaging social media conten
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.

• Prepared Monthly sales report

SALES & MARKETING MANAGER

MALRIC MEDICAL LIMITED
01.2015 - 11.2015

•Responsible for the sales of medical products.

• General activities and performance of Sales Teams.

• Achieve monthly, quarterly and yearly sales targets by using strategic sales plans.

• Manage daily activities of sales staffs such as customer visits, follow-ups, sales calls, complaint handling

• Maintain and build relationship with customers (both new and existing).

• Analyse existing customers and new customers to determine sales opportunities.

• Increase sales growth by expending market and sales volume.

• Identify and liaise key persons/big account customers.

• Monitor and improve sales team performance by closely work together with team members.

• Responsible for branding, market expansion, achieving sales targets and strategic sales planning.

SAGE MEDICAL LIMITED

SALES & MARKETING MANAGER
03.2014 - 11.2014

•Managed the sales and marketing team

•Participated actively in sales and marketing

•Managing of customer relationship meetings

•Monitoring sales

•Implementing new sale plans and advertising

•Organizing and attending medical conferences

•Planning and implementing promotional campaigns

•Streamined operational processes within the partnership enhancing efficiency and reducing overhead costs

SALES & MARKETING EXECUTIVE

VIRAGE MEDICAL LIMITED
02.2013 - 02.2014

•Selling of company products included medical consumables and equipment to hospitals in Zambia for both private and government

•Contacting potential customers and identifying their needs

•persuading customers to purchase products available

•Closing the sale and making sure customers fully understand the products and services being offered aswell as explaining the terms and conditions

•Making sure the sales target is met

•Strengthened internal communication channel between departments fostering a productive work environment conducive to achieving shared goals

EXECUTIVE SALES ASSISTANT

SBM LIMITED
02.2012 - 11.2012

•Making sure Customer service Excellence is maintained

•Keeping the store fully stocked

•Monitoring sales personnel and Serving customers

•Advising customers on their purchases

•Making Sure Items In the Store are Displayed Correctly

•Getting feedback from customers

•Receive , unload and record new shipments

•Prepare Monthly Sales Report

Education

CERTIFICATE - SALES & MARKETING

BLISH LINKS TECHNOLOGIES
LUSAKA
03.2023

CERTIFICATE - FINANCIAL LITERACY & AND BUSINESS PLANNING

SME - TOOLKIT
NDOLA
07.2010

CERTIFICATE - CUSTOMER CARE

LUNGUNDIA CONSULTANCY
NDOLA
01.2010

DIPLOMA - CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PURCHASING & SUPPLY

ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS STUDIES & INDUSTRIAL
KITWE
02.2009

GCE O’LEVEL CERTIFICATE - SECONDARY

ST ANDREWS
NDOLA
11.2006

CERTIFICATE - PRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

SHALOM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
KITWE
11.2001

Skills

  • Communication & Active listening
  • Marketing and research
  • Social media boosting and monitoring
  • Negotiation skills
  • Time Management & Problem solving
  • Policy Making and Implementation
  • MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and Power Point etc)
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Risk management
  • Business and critical thinking
  • Knowledge in real estate and construction
  • Knowledge in media information and handling
  • Contract Review and interpretation
  • Customer service
  • Interpersonal communication

Personal Information

Marital Status: Married

References

•MRS MWANGALA CHELA , HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER ,ZAMBEZI DIAMOND CONSTRUCTION +26076992054

•MR. MKHUZO MWANZA, GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR, ZAMBEZI DIAMOND LIMITED, +260760917449

•MRS CHISHALA NJOVU, HUMAN RESOURCE, TECHKNOT LIMITED ,0976 710710

Timeline

SALES & MARKETING MANAGER

ZAMBEZI DIAMOND LIMITED
10.2023 - 03.2024

Online Communication / Complaints Manager

Zambezi Diamond Limited
10.2018 - 10.2023

SALES & MARKETING MANAGER

TECHKNOTE LIMITED
02.2016 - 07.2018

SALES & MARKETING MANAGER

MALRIC MEDICAL LIMITED
01.2015 - 11.2015

SAGE MEDICAL LIMITED

SALES & MARKETING MANAGER
03.2014 - 11.2014

SALES & MARKETING EXECUTIVE

VIRAGE MEDICAL LIMITED
02.2013 - 02.2014

EXECUTIVE SALES ASSISTANT

SBM LIMITED
02.2012 - 11.2012

CERTIFICATE - SALES & MARKETING

BLISH LINKS TECHNOLOGIES

CERTIFICATE - FINANCIAL LITERACY & AND BUSINESS PLANNING

SME - TOOLKIT

CERTIFICATE - CUSTOMER CARE

LUNGUNDIA CONSULTANCY

DIPLOMA - CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PURCHASING & SUPPLY

ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS STUDIES & INDUSTRIAL

GCE O’LEVEL CERTIFICATE - SECONDARY

ST ANDREWS

CERTIFICATE - PRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

SHALOM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Malama Musonda