Timmy Silavwe
lusaka,Zambia
Summary
A seasoned professional in agribusiness and the seed industry, with extensive expertise in sales and business development, market strategy, and analysis. Demonstrates strong team leadership and management skills, coupled with a deep understanding of economic development and policy. Adept at driving sustainability within agri-value chains through data analysis and interpretation. Proven track record in stakeholder engagement, international trade, and investment, as well as banking and financial services focused on agricultural banking and development finance. Possesses budget control acumen essential for strategic planning. Committed to advancing economic growth through innovative market strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
National Sales Manager
Lake agriculture
2024.01 - Current
- - Led sales teams, drove revenue growth ($ 2500k+ annual sales)
- - Developed market strategies, expanded customer base (90% growth)
- - Managed key accounts, partnerships with multinational agribusinesses
- - Implemented data-driven decision-making, boosting sales efficiency by 200%
- Created a culture of excellence within the team, encouraging top-notch performance.
- Optimised sales methods to best engage, acquire and retain customers.
- Nurtured client relationships, ensuring high levels of loyalty and repeat business.
Business development manager
Zambian crops Genetics limited
2021.01 - 2024.01
- - Achieved sales targets, expanded market share in SADC region
- - Built strong customer relationships, CARTA & FASA partnerships
- - Trained & led sales teams, improving conversion rates by 60%
- Identified market trends, resulting in enhanced product offerings.
- Managed key accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Developed marketing plans to support department strategies.
- Drove revenue growth with innovative sales strategies.
Education
MBA - Economic Development
Lusaka University
Lusaka 2026.01 -
BSc - Agricultural Economics
Zambia Open University
Lusaka Skills
- Agribusiness & Seed Industry
- Sales & Business Development
- Market Strategy & Analysis
- Team Leadership & Management
- Economic Development & Policy
- Sustainability & Agri-Value Chains
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- International Trade & Investment
- Banking & Financial Services (Agricultural Banking, Development Finance)
- Budget control acumen
Certification
Agribusiness Management, Data Analysis
Languages
English (Fluent)
local language, French
Industries
- Agribusiness
- Seed & Crop Science
- Economic Development & Policy
- Market Research & Insights
- Sustainability & Agri-Value Chains
- Banking & Financial Services
- Trade & Investment Promotion
Timeline
MBA - Economic Development
Lusaka University
2026.01 -
National Sales Manager
Lake agriculture
2024.01 - Current
Business development manager
Zambian crops Genetics limited
2021.01 - 2024.01
BSc - Agricultural Economics
Zambia Open University