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Edwin Kamau
Senior Group Sales Executive
Work Experience
Doshi Group of Companies
Nov 2022 - Feb 2024 -1 yr, 3 months
- Job Details:Successfully managed sales activities, exceeding revenue targets by leveraging market insights and promoting products within a competitive landscape. Built and sustained key customer relationships, improving client retention and engagement through regular communication and tailored solutions. Collaborated with internal teams to align sales strategies with market demands and operational objectives, achieving significant growth in target markets.
Legend East Africa
Sep 2020 - Dec 2022 -2 yrs, 3 months
- Job Details:Develop sales strategies, maintain customer relationships, and achieve revenue targets in domestic and international markets. Oversee inventory, streamline transportation, and manage the timely delivery of products. Handle export documentation, ensure compliance with international trade regulations, and manage customs processes. Identify and target new international markets for product growth. Supervise and train sales teams, collaborating with other departments to align on goals. Address customer concerns, resolve issues, and gather feedback to improve products and services.
Territory Sales & Marketing Manager
Brandon Foods Limited
Oct 2018 - May 2020 -1 yr, 7 months
- Job Details:Developed and implemented lead generation and marketing campaigns, positioning the company’s offerings across Nairobi metropolitan. Built and maintained account relationships with HORECAs and key accounts, providing support throughout the sales cycle, including negotiation and post-sales support. Training retail staff on product knowledge and brand values, ensuring they are equipped to communicate effectively with consumers about the fine wines and spirits portfolio. Ensuring all activities are compliant with regulations regarding alcohol sales, advertising, and distribution, including age restrictions and regional laws. Regularly reporting on performance metrics, including sales targets, ROI of promotional activities, and market trends to senior management. Ensuring appropriate product stocking levels across key retail partners, balancing supply and demand to avoid both shortages and excess stock.
Regional Sales & Operations Manager
Biomek Limited
Nov 2015 - Aug 2018 -2 yrs, 9 months
- Job Details:Managed product presentations and client engagements with medical industry stakeholders, including doctors and hospitals across East and West Africa. Supported team development in product sales methodologies, offering training to enhance sales team capabilities.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Professional Marketing
Harley Reed Institute of Chartered MarketingBachelor's Degree in International Business Administration
Misr International University (MIU)
Skills
- Distribution Management
- Sales & Revenue Target Achievement
- Strategic Account Management & Customer Engagement
- Knowledgeable in both Modern & General Trade
- Business Development & Market Penetration
- Stakeholder Relations & Negotiation
- Product Promotion & Marketing Campaigns
- sales strategy development & execution
- CRM Systems (Salesforce) & Market Analysis
- Team Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration
Languages
English
FluentFrench
Intermediate