Simon Prince Chansa
Mumbwa,Zambia
Summary
Market Development Executive with a proven track record in developing and executing market entry strategies that enhance brand visibility and product reach. Conducted comprehensive market analyses to identify trends and opportunities, informing strategic decision-making and product positioning. Established and nurtured relationships with key stakeholders, leading to successful promotional campaigns and improved customer engagement. Managed direct sales agents to effectively reach customers, implementing sales strategies that contributed to market growth and revenue generation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
MARKET DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
ZEDMOBILE
Mumbwa, ZM
04.2025 - Current
- Developed and executed market entry strategies that expanded product reach and enhanced brand visibility in target segments.
- Conducted comprehensive market analysis, identifying trends and opportunities that informed strategic decision-making and product positioning.
- Established and nurtured relationships with key stakeholders, driving collaboration that resulted in successful promotional campaigns and improved customer engagement.
- Managed Direct Sales Agents, to effectively Reach out to Customers.
- Executed Sales Strategies for Market Growth and Revenue.
- Prepared Updated Sales Reports.
- Assisted in the organization of industry events, fostering networking opportunities that elevated brand presence and attracted potential clients.
- Supported the development of sales training programs that improved team performance, equipping staff with essential product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Analyzed competitor activities and market dynamics, providing actionable insights that guided strategic adjustments and maintained competitive advantage.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase executive efficiency.
- Established relationships with key partners and vendors to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Created reports summarizing progress against organizational goals and objectives.
- Organized and facilitated regular meetings with senior management teams.
- Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify potential business opportunities.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Area Representative ( DSA Management)
ZAMTEL
Mumbwa, ZM
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty through personalized service.
- Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for service improvement and innovation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement effective strategies that increased service efficiency and client engagement.
Direct Sales Representative
KAZANG ZAMBIA
Mumbwa, ZM
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company's products and services.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Created reports detailing sales progress, customer feedback, and marketing trends.
Education
CERTIFICATE - Educational Leadership And Management
NSANJE HILLS COLLEGE
LUSAKA , ZAMBIA 01.2024 - 12.2025
CERTIFICATE - SALES AND MARKETING
Purdue University, USA
LUSAKA , ZM 08.2023 - 07.2024
KABULONGA HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS
LUSAKA , ZAMBIA Skills
- Market analysis
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder management
- Client engagement
- Revenue growth
- Sales strategy
- Relationship building
- Competitive analysis
- Direct sales management
- Sales reporting
- Event organization
- Customer feedback analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Product positioning
- Team leadership
- Networking strategies
- Business opportunity identification
- Client satisfaction
- Performance metrics
- Communication skills
- Project management
- Human resources leadership
- Budget administration
- Networking
- Distribution management
- Revenue and market expansion
- Market growth
- Staff development
- Community outreach
- Revenue generation
- Growth planning
- Business operations organization
- Operations Start-up
- Financial administration
- Crisis management consulting
- Sales expertise
- Business development
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Product development
- Administrative skills
- Executive support
- Strategy
- Public relations
- Customer relations
Languages
English
First Language
Bemba
Elementary (A2)
A2
Nyanja
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
MARKET DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
ZEDMOBILE
04.2025 - Current
CERTIFICATE - Educational Leadership And Management
NSANJE HILLS COLLEGE
01.2024 - 12.2025
CERTIFICATE - SALES AND MARKETING
Purdue University, USA
08.2023 - 07.2024
Area Representative ( DSA Management)
ZAMTEL
06.2022 - 12.2023
Direct Sales Representative
KAZANG ZAMBIA
02.2022 - 06.2023
KABULONGA HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS